Picadilly Public Realm

The Green Park & Piccadilly Gateway is a key central London destination which provides the predominant arrival point into Mayfair, St James’s and the Royal Parks for tourists, local workers and residents. With many high-profile projects being implemented over the coming years, the Green Park & Piccadilly Gateway is experiencing a significant amount of public realm, infrastructure and development activity. DSDHA and Urban Flow were commissioned by the Heart of London Business Alliance (HOLBA) to develop the concept design for a transformational public realm scheme for the Green Park & Piccadilly Gateway, which includes the length of Piccadilly from Bolton Street to St James’s Street/Albemarle Street, as well as the gateway streets into Mayfair (Berkeley Street, Stratton Street & Mayfair Place) and St James’s (Arlington Street & Bennet Street). Through an in-depth engagement process with HOLBA, the project partners (Berkeley Estate Asset Management, Crosstree, Pontegadea and The Ritz) and wider stakeholders, a Public Realm Vision Framework was developed in order to articulate a shared holistic vision and key aspirations for the Green Park & Piccadilly Gateway. The Public Realm Vision Framework encapsulates the overall project aims and ambitions; creating a green gateway, within a safe and accessible setting, that complements the historic character and heritage assets and is befitting of a globally renowned destination.