Southwark Council’s Salisbury Row project impresses national judges to win yet another award
Published 1 September 2011
Southwark Council’s project to transform an overlooked and dangerous part of the Elephant and Castle into a popular community space has been recognised as the best in the country.
Hot on the heels of a London Transport Award earlier this year, the Salisbury Row scheme has now picked up an award from Local Government News, in their 2011 Street Design Awards (Community-led Design Category).
Local residents were key to shaping the final look of the area, which includes two separate parks joined into one bigger space, over 70 new trees, more than 3,600 plants and 7,500 bulbs, a new 'civic' zone for residents and a 20 mph limit throughout the whole scheme.
Laura Sharman, Editor of Local Government News, said:
"I am delighted to announce Salisbury Row: the People's Project is this year's winner of the Community-led Street Design Award. It is fantastic to see residents so dedicated to improving their local community they are willing to put in the time and effort that has made this scheme the success it is today. Our judges were particularly impressed by the results of the project and the dramatic impact it has had on the area."
Cllr Barrie Hargrove, cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling at Southwark Council, said:
"It's great news that this project, which had the community involved right from the start, is being recognised with yet another award. This scheme, with its calm, pedestrian-friendly roads, well tended green spaces and even a wildlife garden, shows what amazing results can be achieved as we press ahead to transform our inner city spaces."
Background Information
The Salisbury Row regeneration project included over 70 new trees, more than 3,600 plants and 7,500 bulbs, a new 'civic' zone for residents, some one-way working streets and a 20 mph speed limit throughout the whole scheme area.
It was paid for with more than £1.91m of joint funding, with TfL providing £1.7m and Southwark Council contributing £200,000.
Partners in the project were Mouchel for design, and Conway for construction. It has also been shortlisted for a National Transport Award, which are held in October.
