"The main improvements that developers Shaftesbury Capital want to make to the area include new signage, upgrading the lighting and introducing more planting. The plans also want to take Carnaby back to its roots by making it look more like a road again. The street would remain pedestrianised, but could have a 'road' and pavements re-installed. The developers want to un-do a lot of the changes that were made in the '80s and '90s when artificial stone paving was installed."
"'We believe there is an opportunity to refresh Carnaby Street's public realm with high-quality, contextually appropriate materials that celebrate the street's heritage while improving comfort and accessibility,' says the public consultation website. 'This includes replacing existing artificial stone with a refined mix of natural stone and subtly reintroducing a visual distinction between pavement and carriageway, reflecting the proportions and character of the original street.'"
Carnaby Street is proposed to undergo a public-realm overhaul led by developers Shaftesbury Capital. Proposed interventions include new signage, upgraded lighting, additional planting, and replacing artificial stone paving with a mix of natural stone. The design would subtly reintroduce a visual distinction between carriageway and pavement while keeping the street pedestrianised, restoring the street's historical proportions. Plans propose re-establishing a 'road' and pavements to reflect the original character. An art and cultural programme is proposed to integrate artworks into façades, paving and sightlines. The proposals are at an early stage and subject to public consultation.
Read at Time Out London
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