Phase 2 engagement summary
For phase 2 of the project, we carried out a further round of engagement and consultation with businesses, residents and other stakeholders in June 2024. This involved sharing two design concepts to capture feedback that would inform further design.
We engaged in the following ways
- Online stakeholder briefing on 3 June 2024
- Drop-in session on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
- Online residents and businesses drop-in session on Thursday 6 June.
In summary, we had positive feedback on the ideas and intentions presented, most notably around the levelling of the Square to help remove the current camber and provide a consistent level, making Charlotte Square safer and more accessible for everyone.
You also commented on
- the design
- parking and loading
- congestion
- accessbility
- public areas
A full list of feedback and actions is in the engagement report.
Download a pdf of the Charlotte Square Public Realm Concept Phase 2 Engagement report.
Other comments included
- apprehension over the visual impact on Charlotte Square and the surrounding streets from the vertical wands.
- confusion about the cycle track which has a lack of access for users (note this is to be opened as part of the interim scheme).
- vehicles turning right from Charlotte Street southbound to the south side of Charlotte Square are causing congestion due to the removal of the right filter lane.
- drivers can find it difficult turning left from George Street on to South Charlotte Street during busy times.