The trial improvements to Phoenix Road were implemented over an 18-month period, with the aim of creating a safer and more sustainable Somers Town.
Camden Council has now agreed to make these changes permanent, with additional alterations planned based on public feedback.
Councillor Adam Harrison, cabinet member for planning and a sustainable Camden, said: “As part of the compensation for the considerable loss of Camden’s open space caused by the construction of HS2, we secured funding for greening Phoenix Road, providing an exciting new open space in Somers Town and a greener link between Euston and St. Pancras stations.
“Somers Town is an area of Camden that suffers from a lack of green spaces, wider climate risks and has low car ownership.
“This project has delivered wide, attractive pavements adorned with an array of plants, reduced local traffic and pollution, and enabled walking and cycling for residents and visitors alike.”
The scheme will create a traffic-free green space on Phoenix Road, with significant planting, seating, and play features.
The side streets will also be given a green makeover, with more seating areas
The trial scheme’s traffic reduction will be made permanent and further enhanced through a southbound-only restriction at the Chalton Street/Phoenix Road junction.
Councillor Harrison said: “Since the start of the 18-month trial, we have gathered data and feedback from the community to help understand the impact of the trial and undertook a consultation in April this year that helped shape changes to be made to the trial scheme.”
The changes to the trial scheme include creating zones within the new green space, a loading bay at the Werrington Street/Phoenix Road junction, and reference to the area’s heritage through railway-inspired seating.
There will also be a disabled parking bay near the Chalton Street/Phoenix Road junction, and plans to explore more bins, lighting, and potentially CCTV to tackle anti-social behaviour and littering.
