Area-wide improvements

Architectural Lighting

We want to make the area feel safer at night and illuminate key landmarks in the area to improve wayfinding. Architectural lighting can be used on historic buildings and railway bridges that cross Brick Lane. Key locations include the Overground bridge, Brick Lane Mosque and Christ Church Primary School. We will also floodlight some mature trees and artworks on gable walls.

Totems + Legible London

We will be refurbishing the existing stainless steel totems with upgraded lighting and clear glass front panels to make them less vulnerable to graffiti and stickers. We will also be installing 6 Legible London totems at key entry and junction points along Brick Lane.

Colourful crossings

We would like to install artist-designed crossings based on the area’s weaving and textile traditions at key crossing points. This will give greater priority to pedestrians and help create strong visual connections at key junctions. We have been working closely with Tower Hamlets’ Liveable Streets team to make sure the Brick Lane improvements fit within the Council’s wider objectives of encouraging safer sustainable transport.

Parklets

At key locations along Brick Lane we would like to install planters and specifically designed seating that discourages antisocial behaviour. The planters need to be lifted above the pavement as the ground beneath is heavily constrained by cables and pipe routes. These planters will be large enough to contain mid-size trees with tall stems, ather than low-level shrubs which could encourage drug and weapon concealment. They will be located in place of existing short-term parking bays.