New shared space on Gordon Square opens 8 May
19 April 2024
The Camden Council public realm project on the northside of Gordon Square, directly outside the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Institute of Archaeology, will officially open to the public on Wednesday 8 May.
This projectÌýled by Camden Council, with °×С½ãÂÛ̳ as aÌýfunding partner, forms a key pieceÌýof the council'sÌýinvestigations to pedestrianise Gordon Street.ÌýThe full projectÌýincludes the change of use for the road, a design which includes new cycle lanes as well asÌýthe installation of plants and street furniture to enhance the public realm and formsÌýaÌýcomponent of Camden Council’s Bloomsbury Green Corridor, within theÌýÌý(2024).
°×С½ãÂÛ̳, working with Camden Council, has embraced the transformation of this space as a key part of the campus preparations to support the Bicentennial celebrations at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ in 2026 andÌýis confident that this transformation will enhance the local area for our students, residents, and visitors.
According to Kevin MacDonald, Director, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Institute of Archaeology:
“The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Institute of Archaeology is incredibly excited to have the area immediately outside of our building transformed into a vibrant pedestrianized space, with links to the wider Camden Council Green Corridor."