Urban Room Croydon

Description:
The Croydon ‘Urban Room’ is a physical home for public participation in the shaping of Croydon; fostering meaningful connection between people and place; past, present and future. 

The Croydon Urban Room has been delivered as a series of pilots. First launched in 2019 as part of the Local Plan Review consultation, the Croydon Council Cabinet Report in August 2021 proposed to re-establish the Croydon Urban Room in 2022, to be a physical manifestation and focus for catalysing the sustainable renewal and vitality of Croydon town centre.

The project has collaborated with a diverse and evolving group of partners in Croydon and beyond, including GLA, Central Saint Martins, Migrants Bureau, VU City, Connected Cities Catapult, Museum of Croydon, Turf Projects, UCL, Kingston University, alongside local business owners, landowners, Croydon council colleagues, residents, schools and youth programmes.

Location: The Parent is located in Croydon Town Centre, whilst the Atelier travels across the borough.

Operated by: Croydon Placemaking Team - Spatial Planning

Commissioned by: Croydon Council

Date: First pilot was in 2019. Next iteration is planned for autumn 2022-23

Timing: 2019 pilot - 6 weeks; 2022-23 programme - 18 months

Space: Shopfront and workspace + website.

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