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Plans to create a version of New York’s High Line park as part of an ambitious regeneration project in a north London borough have been given the green light.

Camden council’s planning committee has unanimously approved the first phase of the ‘Camden Highline’ scheme in a move that is set to transform a 260 metre section of viaduct between Camden Gardens and the crossroad between Royal College Street and Camden Road into a public park.

The arches of the viaduct have been envisaged as office and retail units with glass frontages and glass doors to maximise light and to create a seamless link between the gardens and the units.

The ‘Camden Highline’ route will run eight metres above the ground, providing a biodiversity boost for one of London’s most popular tourism centres as it weaves its way through local communities and housing estates, connecting 20,000 people to new green space.

Gardens and walkways, seating areas, cafes, arts and crafts stalls, children’s play areas and space for charitable activities are all set to feature.

Alongside delivering health and social benefits, the developers and architects vPPR are working with urban space reimaginers Street Space to ensure the local community plays a central role in project design and has a voice in decision-making.

The mayor of London Sadiq Khan has previously backed the scheme, which he says epitomises London’s creativity and ingenuity.

Planning approval for Phase 1 has been secured by planning and development consultancy Lichfields.

 “Planning approval for Camden Highline is great news and rejuvenate this public space with woodlands and gardens whilst incorporating glass into the façades of the arches to create light filled working spaces”

– Michael Lowndes 

Senior director, Lichfields

“Camden Highline will undoubtedly have a big impact and contribute to a positive change to this part of London,” says Litchfields senior director, Michael Lowndes. “The design is intended to celebrate and amplify the characteristics of the railway viaduct.”

Camden Highline, the charity behind the project, is currently focused on fundraising for construction.

Picture: Lichfields has secured planning permission for Camden Highline, an ambitious regeneration project in the north London borough. Image with thanks to James Corner Field Operations

www.lichfields.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
30th January 2023

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