CASE STUDIES
​Clarendon Cross is a charming old village crossroads, which was rescued from through traffic in the latter part of the 20th century. This led to a previously unimaginable transformation of a previous rat-run into an oasis of calm that is an asset to the community that is cherished by many today. The Cross was planted with trees, with seating, planting troughs and a horse trough, placed to the west side of the open space. The previous roadway has been paved with York stone.
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This small, pedestrianised square is full of shops and flanked by a restaurant/wine bar with outdoor tables and a fairy-lit tree. It has a vibrant village atmosphere with independent shops surrounding the now mature trees and is a place where one can stop, sit, and enjoy a pocket of calmness.
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There was nothing wrong with Pavilion Road ten years ago, a mews just off Sloane Square. On the other hand, there was little assertively right about it: a potpourri of converted Victorian stables, parked cars, crude tarmac and some charmless but inoffensive 1960s flats.
Encouraged by local residents, a plan for a new local village ‘high street’ was created. This started to be realised in 2016 and culminated in the street being fully pedestrianised in 2021. Prior to pedestrianisation, local traders staged a mock funeral signifying in their view the death of the high street. Today it is a thriving and award-winning hub for the local community, with a wide range of shops including a butcher, baker, cheesemonger, fishmonger and convenience store, together with a range of restaurants.
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It is now rediscovered as a lively hub for residents and visitors, shopping and strolling, buying and dining, employing over 100 people.
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Pavilion Road is doing everything that the local residents consulted hoped that it would.
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Connaught Village Green is a new public space at the junction of Kendal Street and Connaught Street in London, featuring new planting, seating, and natural stone paving. The project, which was completed between October 2024 and May 2025, also includes improved pedestrian crossings and the installation of a Paddington Bear statue. It is designed to provide a community social area, support local businesses, and enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
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It features biodiverse planting and outdoor seating, natural stone paving, and a drinking water fountain.
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The project aimed to create a vibrant community space, improve pedestrian safety, support local businesses, and make the area more attractive.
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