Background In early 2023, Reading Borough Council (RBC) embarked on an ambitious initiative to comprehensively review their central town car parks. Enlisting the expertise of Project Centre, the Council sought to evaluate the current conditions, financial viability and potential improvements for nine key car parks. This extensive review spanned ten months, concluding in October 2023. Read more
Background Abyssinia Road is a small street in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Wandsworth. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Abyssinia Road was closed and temporarily used by restaurants, cafes and bars as a seating space. The Council installed hostile vehicle mitigation measures as a temporary road closure scheme on the adjacent road. TheRead more
The public realm has a unique role in the creation of multifunctional urban places that play their part in physical, mental and social well-being while fostering connections to nature and promoting active lifestyles. These spaces need to be resilient and adaptable while providing a feeling of safety and security. At the latest Public Realm andRead more
In the dynamic world of the built environment, where innovation and dedication are key to progress, Tina Glover stands out as a beacon of excellence. With over 29 years of experience, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise, leadership and commitment to making a positive impact. Tina was recently recognised as one of the TopRead more
We celebrated the ten-year anniversary of Enjoy Waltham Forest with a two-day event in London, featuring consultants, project managers and other stakeholders who contributed to the successful delivery of the innovative mini-Holland scheme. The project pioneered a new way of sustainable travel in London, serving as a unique learning experience and setting standards for manyRead more
Background Kent County Council (KCC) commissioned Project Centre to produce preliminary design and a detailed design for a new roundabout at Hammond’s Corner. The Council conducted a prior safety study of the existing Hammond’s Corner T-junctions. This indicated numerous cluster collisions and risk hazards. The Hammond’s Corner is also an incredibly important junction for residentsRead more
Background The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham commissioned us to improve their active travel infrastructure for residents and businesses. We engaged with stakeholders, residents and market traders to investigate the need for better cycle parking and storage in the proximity of the North End market area. Project Centre’s team assessed the existing conditions andRead more
Background Lewisham Council commissioned us to design and develop a network of mobility hubs, enhancing active travel and the public realm. Before the concept design phase, we consulted stakeholders and reviewed existing infrastructure, operational needs and site constraints as well as conducted a borough wide review of 30 sites, which allowed us to produce aRead more
Background Medway Council has a dense network of urban roads around its major towns. This includes links to the M2 on the principal road network around the Council’s southern boundary. There’s also heavy industrial activity located to the north that Medway’s highway network accesses. The Council needs to ensure highway operability, including maintaining the conditionRead more
The government is growing their support for School Streets and the need for safer routes is becoming more critical. Alongside the Marston Holdings Group, Project Centre attended and exhibited at the latest Landor Links School Streets Conferences in London first and then in Bradford. The event was packed with professionals from a wide range ofRead more