Low Emission Neighbourhood
What is the Low Emission Neighbourhood?
We are combating air pollution in the City Fringe by creating a 'Low Emission Neighbourhood' (LEN). This means developing new schemes that prioritise walking, cycling and the use of electric vehicles through the creation of new routes, new public spaces, innovative electric vehicle charging and smart parking. The LEN aims to be a pioneering blueprint of how cities of the future should be designed and a test-bed of new solutions that can be rolled out city, nation and worldwide.
Islington and Hackney councils have implemented the ULEV streets in 5 streets in Shoreditch and Old Street areas.
We've now completed three public realm improvements as part of our LEN.
The Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Streets will be launching in Shoreditch this summer.
Islington and Hackney councils are proposing to make certain streets in Shoreditch and Old St accessible only to ULEV vehicles (on a timed basis).
We're celebrating Car-free Day on the 22nd September (Friday) on Garden Walk.
We've finished the works to improve the Rivington St / Charlotte Road junction in Shoreditch.
There's a new 'parklet' in town! Head to Calvert Avenue in Shoreditch to enjoy this new public space.
