BRIXTONPLAYGROUND

the vision for a new normal

25TH JUNE 2020

Reopening Brixton means reimagining the public realm for businesses, residences, customers and visitors alike.

Brixton Playground would see the pedestrianisation of Brixton Town Centre, including Atlantic Road, Coldharbour Lane, Beehive Place, Brixton Station Road, Pope’s Road and Ferndale Road.

The Brixton business community believe this will allow for the safe reopening of the neighbourhood following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars and retailers would be able to trade along the streets and social distancing would be possible with the closure of a few street, creating a spacious, safe and sustainable Brixton for all.

BRIXTON PLAYGROUND

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With the new Business and Planning Bill 2020 which has been published 25/06/20 and likely to be passed through Parliament very quickly, businesses will be able to apply under a new regime “Pavement License” which shall last until the end of September 2021. Fees will not accede £100 and following a 7-day consultation period local authorities can decide to grant the pavement license.

Current guidelines and legislation are evolving quickly - Brixton and Lambeth have an opportunity to be at the forefront of the new normal. This is what our vision would look like:

• Permanent pedestrianisation after a 3-month trial• Road closures of the following streets: Atlantic Road,

Coldharbour Lane, Beehive Place, Brixton Station Road, Pope’s Road and Ferndale Road

• Daily trading permitted from 10am to 10pm• Operational activities such as street cleaning and deliveries

permitted between 6am to 9am• Permitting businesses to install outdoor infrastructure such as

parklets, tables, chairs and greening features• Encourage businesses to switch to green last mile delivery

solutions• Supporting for the walking and cycling agenda which will

improve air quality• Stimulate the local street markets• Create community led spaces for events

OUR VISION

Illustrations provided by Squire & Partners

As a long time Brixton resident I believe this is long over due.

- Stefan Lorett, local resident, Lambeth business owner

It feels like a great idea to enable restaurants and bars to carry on their business, at the same time as reducing traffic and pollution.

- Mums For Lungs

SUPPORT SO FAR

Brixton businesses fully support the vision for a pedestrainised Brixton. This will give us an opportunity to survive through these difficult times and keep our staff in employment and contributing to the local economy and for residents and visitors to enjoy Brixton.

- Brixton BID Board

Illustrations provided by Squire & Partners

IF NOT NOW, WHEN?