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 UCL Institute of Archaeology, will officially open to the public on Wednesday 8 May.
This projectÌýled by Camden Council, with UCL 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).
UCL, 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 911±¬ÁÏÍø in 2026 andÌýis confident that this transformation will enhance the local area for our students, residents, and visitors.
According to Kevin MacDonald, Director, UCL Institute of Archaeology:
“The UCL 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."