The Narrow Way (Mare Street)
Overview
The Narrow Way is the retail heartland of Hackney Central. It is widely used by the community and has a rich cultural and architectural identity.
To help fulfil its potential and improve the look and feel of the street, the Council is proposing to create a more attractive, social, accessible and functional public space, which will bring long-lasting benefits for residents and businesses.
The Narrow Way is valued for its vibrant diversity and we aim to enhance this by creating an inclusive street and destination where the local community and visitors can come to meet, socialise and explore. We also want to encourage more families to come to the Narrow Way by creating a child-friendly environment and providing spaces for events and activities for children and families.
The new proposals seek to draw more footfall from Hackney Central Station to help support local businesses. The design will create a more flexible and adaptable public space, and walking and cycling through the area will be made better and safer.
Why your views matter
This consultation document is about gathering views from the public on the proposals on Narrow Way (Mare Street).
The proposals include:
Removing the existing conventional road layout and replace it with a new, accessible pedestrian friendly street.
Simplifying the street by removing the current clutter and providing new seating and cycle parking.
Creating a new public spaces that are flexible and adaptable, and will allow for events and other activities to be hosted.
The addition of more trees which will support a sustainable drainage system.
Improving CCTV coverage throughout the area.
Important information about the online survey
Before completing the questionnaire please review all of the related documents below. Some of the questions asked will be difficult to respond to without viewing/reading the documents provided.
What happens next
Events
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Day time drop in session 1
From 21 Oct 2015 at 13:00 to 21 Oct 2015 at 15:00Drop in sessions are being provided should you want to ask a quick question in person
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY
Dates/Time: Wednesday 21st October 2015 and Wednesday 11th November 2015; 1pm – 3pm.
Contact: Hackney Contact Centre 020 8356 2897 info@hackney.gov.uk -
Evening drop in session 1
From 28 Oct 2015 at 17:00 to 28 Oct 2015 at 19:00Drop in sessions are being provided should you want to ask a quick question in person
Hackney Learning Trust, 1 Reading Lane, London, E8 1GQ
Dates/Time: Wednesday 28th October 2015 and Wednesday 18th November 2015; 5pm – 7pm
Contact: Hackney Contact Centre 020 8356 2897 info@hackney.gov.uk -
Day time drop in session 2
From 11 Nov 2015 at 13:00 to 11 Nov 2015 at 15:00Drop in sessions are being provided should you want to ask a quick question in person
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY
Dates/Time: Wednesday 21st October 2015 and Wednesday 11th November 2015; 1pm – 3pm.
Contact: Hackney Contact Centre 020 8356 2897 info@hackney.gov.uk -
Evening drop in session 2
From 18 Nov 2015 at 17:00 to 18 Nov 2015 at 19:00Drop in sessions are being provided should you want to ask a quick question in person
Hackney Learning Trust, 1 Reading Lane, London, E8 1GQ
Dates/Time: Wednesday 28th October 2015 and Wednesday 18th November 2015; 5pm – 7pm
Contact: Hackney Contact Centre 020 8356 2897 info@hackney.gov.uk
Areas
- Hackney Central
- Homerton
Audiences
- Business
- Residents
- General public
Interests
- Understanding views
- Gathering ideas
- Traffic and transportation
- Planning
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