First public benches in a non closed off area in Southern Camden since a long time!

A lengthy redevelopment of a Camden Square, Byng Place, which is situated in between UCL, ULU, SOAS and Birkbeck College has not only created a much more pedestrian and cycle friendly square. To my enthusiastic surprise, I spotted a whole range of brand new sitting opportunities for residents and bypassers. Above all these, unlike in most other squares, which can be locked in the evening, this square is open access 24h a day.

I waited for this for 20 years and finally somebody in town-planning knew how urban spaces ought to look like!

This should serve very much as a template and sample to any other regeneration, repair or redevelopment in Camden. Nothing makes an area more liveable but the opportunity for residents to sit down, and relax in it!

Just one point of caution. So far no litter boxes have been put up.












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