Camden goes ‘naked’ in £1.5m pilot project
Camden High Street - ‘naked’
Camden High Street as it is today
One of London's most iconic thoroughfares will be stripped bare this week as part of a £1.5m project to create pleasant and safer street environments.
Signs will disappear, road markings will be removed and bollards banished on Friday in the first scheme of its kind in central London.
Designed to protect pedestrians and make drivers more aware of their surroundings and speed, the project was developed and joint funded by Camden Council and Camden Town Unlimited, the local business improvement district.
The scheme also aims to encourage people out of their cars to enjoy the benefits of walking along more attractive streets.
Similar previous initiatives in Holland led to benefits including motorists dropping their speed and taking greater care.
Chris Knight, Camden Council’s executive member for environment, said: ‘This pioneering scheme aims to upgrade the high street and make it even more attractive, pleasant and safe for all who use it.’
Simon Pitkeathley, Camden Town Unlimited chief executive, said: ‘It’s great that the public and private sectors can work together to deliver innovative projects like this.’
An information leaflet explaining the changes to Camden High Street (North) has been issued to residents and businesses in the area.
The council aims to complete the project by March next year.
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