Investment in public spaces continues with shortlisted designs for New Malden as part of the London Festival of Architecture
Transforming public spaces across the borough to promote health and well-being and increase access to nature are top priorities for Kingston Council.
As part of this commitment, a number of public realm investment projects are taking shape to create spaces across the borough that everyone can enjoy, based on community feedback and engagement.
One of these is the ‘A Gateway to New Malden’ project, the design competition launched earlier this year by Kingston Council in partnership with the London Festival of Architecture. It will deliver permanent public realm improvements to New Malden’s Fountain Roundabout and nearby pocket-park. Six design teams have been shortlisted, and further information on the design teams available on the London Festival of Architecture website.
Proposed designs for the new space will be displayed in a public exhibition for local residents, businesses and stakeholders to give their feedback, which will then be used as part of the final judging process to select a design in July. Please come along to let us know your views:
- Friday 23 June 2023; 10am - 1pm
- Saturday 24 June 2023; 10am - 4pm
- Venue for both events; Kingston Environment Centre, 1 Kingston Road, New Malden KT3 3PE
Further information on the public events is available at: kingstonletstalk.co.uk/fountain-roundabout-and-pocket-park
The transformation of this area of New Malden is just one part of the council's efforts to work with the local community to ensure the town centre thrives and there will be further opportunities to be involved in community art projects and activities over the summer.
Other public realm improvement projects are taking place across Kingston town centre, with further engagement events taking place in July for the space at Eagle Brewery Wharf. Davies White Architects have also now been selected to deliver the next phase of work for the Memorial Gardens project. For more information, please visit: https://transformkingston.co.uk/
Cllr Lesley Heap, New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Chair, said:
“Ensuring that our residents and visitors can enjoy the wonderful spaces the borough has to offer is really important. That is why we are asking people to get involved and let us know how they want to see these areas transformed.
“Making these spaces more attractive also helps to bring people into our town centres, a key part of our work to regenerate our borough and support the local economy. Exciting plans like these one help us to improve our community spaces, bring life into our high streets, and enhance our access to nature.”