Comments on: First Book Contribution – Exhibition Road Pedestrian Subway, London

By: Frankie Roberto

Frankie Roberto — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:57:00 +0000

Oh, there's also this slightly pointless website all about Exhibition Road: exhibitionroad.com

By: Frankie Roberto

Frankie Roberto — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:54:00 +0000

There’s a whole project devoted to improving Exhibition Road, which is being run by the local Borough: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/EnvironmentalServices/general/ex_road_project.asp, (which TfL are giving £1.7m towards: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/6459.aspx)

The main thrust of the project is on making the road itself more pleasant for pedestrians (eg with wider pavements and less street clutter), though they say they will also “address the tunnel’s current state of disrepair”.

One of the concept designs includes a travelator: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/EnvironmentalServices/general/ex_road_view4.asp – also I guess that that hasn’t been confirmed yet.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:22:00 +0000

I was thinking to include selective comments in the book as its quite thought provoking...

Would you be happy to have your comment included?

I'll also look into the authority in charge of the place, your right it could be interesting.

Andy

By: Peter Miller

Peter Miller — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:09:00 +0000

Personally I like this particular space. I know it is spartan, but it is honest and reminds me of big iron ships and Brunel and the coming of the railways. I would be very dissapointed if it was ‘improved’ in some way. It is linear and busy and feels pretty safe and is a great venue for buskers as the sounds travels so well. I could go on, but do make sure you only include places which have strong support. Do also invite comment from the authority in charge of the place. that should make the book more interesting! Anyway, a great idea and I wish you all the best.