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Pocket Plazas and Capital Works

We want businesses based at London Bridge to be proud of their local area. Although it is already one of the most desirable addresses in Central London, Team London Bridge realise that there is still room for improvement and are in the process of rolling out a programme of Pocket Plazas and Capital Improvements as part of our Environmental Management commitment.

Our projects have been established after consultation with local businesses to find out what they want and are designed to provide a better and more attractive network of spaces for our business community to use.

Please see details of Team London Bridge's planned Capital Improvements below.

To download a pdf project overview for the Pocket Plazas please click here.

Project: Shipwright Yard Pocket Plaza

Status: Complete

Timing: September-October 2009 (6 weeks)

Location: Bermondsey Street / Tooley Street junction

Having played an integral part in establishing successful lighting schemes as part of the Switched On London festival 2008, we are keen to encourage the sustainable development of the sites involved. One such location is the corner of Bermondsey Street and Tooley Street on either side of the Shipwrights Arms.

We prepared a brief for the alleyway and yard that lead to the Southwark Playhouse to be landscaped and given an innovative lighting scheme in common with the Switched On London design. Local architects Cracknell have produced a design that will create a welcoming open space for visitors to the pub and theatre to share. It recognises the history of the area with nautical imagery and uses sustainable materials where possible. As per the brief, lighting has been used to illuminate what can be a dark thoroughfare, while the ugly utalitarian gates are now hidden behind ornate steel screens.

To download the plans on pdf click here.

Shipwright Yard July 2009

Shipwright Yard November 2009

Project: Melior Street Gardens Pocket Plaza

Status: Complete

Timing: July-August 2009 (8 weeks)

Location: Melior Street Gardens

With green space at a premium in central London it's a shame not to be able to use all of the areas we have available on our doorstep. One such under used green space is Melior Street Gardens just south of St Thomas Street. The organisation who own the space keep it open for the public but do not have the resources to maintain it to a standard which we can all enjoy.

Team London Bridge secured funding from Southwark Council to upgrade the Gardens and local architects Cracknell were appointed to take the project forward. The plans include a community herb and vegetable garden, a potting shed, reclaimed timber planters and plenty of communal areas to sit and enjoy the green oasis. The garden will be maintained by St. Mungo's and their 'Putting Down Root's' programme every Tuesday.

To download the plans on pdf click here.

Melior Street Gardens 2005

Melior Street Gardens November 2009

Project: Snowfields Pocket Plaza (Pavement Widening)

Status: Complete

Timing: August-October 2009 (8 weeks)

Location: Snowfields

With a small gallery, cafe and shops, Snowfields is one of the area's hidden gems but can be hard to negotiate for pedestrians. Developed in conjuction with local architects Cracknell the final design for the scheme includes wider pavements to encourage a cafe culture, cycle racks and a pedestrian priority crossing.

All materials used are of the highest quality and have been reclaimed where possible, including the Yorkstone paving and curbstones.

To download the plans on pdf click here.

Snowsfields July 2009

Snowsfields November 2009

Project: Crucifix Lane

Status: In progress

Timing: 2009/2010

Location: Crucifix Lane Viaduct

As you head south along Bermondsey Street and turn left onto Crucifix Lane, the beautiful Victorian arches that support the London Bridge railway viaduct dominate the northern side of the road. These archways show the signs of many years of pollution and are in urgent need of cleaning and cosmetic repair. With a number of businesses occupying the space beneath them this work is a priority for ourselves, the Railway Heritage Trust and Southwark Council (who are leading the project). Additional funding from Southwark Council and the Railway Heritage Trust has been secured for the work.

14 large plant tubs have also been added on the northern side of the street, bringing colour to the pavement outside businesses such as Pierre Garroudi's Gallery.

Crucifix Lane Jan 2008 looking east

Project: Tree Lighting (in partnership with Southwark Council and TfL)

Status: Complete

Timing: February 2010

Location: Tooley Street

Tooley Street is the main artery through the BID area and as such the street environment can become busy, noisy and dirty. As well a improving street lighting after dark and increasing safety, illuminating the trees with new lighting schemes will make this road more attractive and make the most of the mature trees in our area after dark.

A trial took place outside the old Lambeth College site in 2008 with the project proving successful. Other tree sites included in the final scheme delivered in February 2010 included the junction of Tooley Street and Bermondsey Street, Duke Hill Street, and just before the tunnel under London Bridge at the western end of Tooley Street. The 31,000 plus LED lights will cost around £350 per year to run, based on current energy prices.

Team London Bridge have delivered this scheme in partnership with Southwark Council and TfL.

New tree lights on Tooley Street (Feb 2010)

Project: Tree Planting

Status: Complete

Timing: Feb 2008 / Feb 2009

Location: Snowfields / Melior St / Magdalen St

In February 2008 our contractors planted 24 silver birch trees along these roads. Immediately these trees have started helping to create a greener, more pleasant streetscape for local businesses, workers, residents and visitors alike, and will continue to have an increased impact as they grow. Ten more trees were added in February 2009.

If you see one of our new trees, or indeed any other street side tree in the Team London Bridge area, that needs attention please let us know by emailing environment@teamlondonbridge.co.uk

New silver birch on Snowfields

Project: London Bridge Walk Improvement Scheme

Status: Complete

Timing: June 2008

Location: London Bridge Walk / Colechurch House

London Bridge Walk is the much used pedestrian route between Railway Approach and London Bridge, crossing over Duke Street Hill and past a parade of shops in Colechurch House. Anyone who regularly uses this walkway will be aware that it is in need of attention to offer a cleaner and brighter environment for both pedestrians and the small businesses who operate here. Once approval from the City of London - the owners of Colechurch House - is confirmed, wall cleaning and painting can commence.

This scheme runs in conjunction with our Tree Planting on Duke Street Hill and our ongoing work managing rough sleeping in the area.

London Bridge Walk pre-improvement work

For more information about our Capital Works programme, or to pass on your suggestions and comments, contact Shane Clarke on 020 7407 4701 or email environment@teamlondonbridge.co.uk

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