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Improving Charlotte Square

Phase 3 preliminary designs

Image of square from above with gardens shaded in green . Grey shading shows the roads with white markings highlighting the traffic management

Key giving details of map

  • The west and north sides of the square will become a Restricted Parking Zone, with dedicated loading bays on the west side only. This will remove the through-route onto Charlotte Street.
  • Historic ground levels around Charlotte Square will be reinstated, while the existing kerb line and footways on the north, south, and west sides will be retained. 
  • High-quality, natural materials in keeping with the historic character will be used to enhance the environment around Charlotte Square.
  • Proposed new bus stops have been removed from Charlotte Square following feedback on the Concept Design.
  • Walking and cycling connections (CCWEL) will be improved via a quiet street on the north and west sides of the square, linking into the segregated cycle track on Charlotte Street (east side).
  • The cycle entry on the north side of Charlotte Square will be realigned to better preserve the historic kerb lines.
  • Limited loading, parking, and taxi provision will be retained on the south side of Charlotte Square and South Charlotte Street
  • Continuing to explore best vehicle access point to Glenfinlas Street along with expansion of resident and visitor parking (removal of pay and display parking and availability of coach waiting space).

Existing layouts and proposed changes

NOTE: these visualisations are for demonstration purposes and will be subject to change through further design development.

1 - existing view of Charlotte Square north side looking west

Road with trees lining the left as part of gardens, steps down from the gardens to the road. Historic buildings to the right and in the distance with a pavement running along the road

1 - proposed view of Charlotte Square north side looking west

A computer generated image showing the pavements widened and a cyclist with trees lining the left as part of gardens, steps down from the gardens to the road. Historic buildings to the right and in the distance with a pavement running along the road

2 - existing view of Charlotte Square north west corner at Glenfinlas Street looking south

Road with trees lining the left as part of gardens, steps down from the gardens to the road. Historic buildings to the right and in the distance with a traffic island and cars parked and driving

2 - proposed view of Charlotte Square north west corner at Glenfinlas Street looking south

A computer generated image showing widened pavements with people walking and person in a wheelchair, cyclists, trees and historic buildings

3 - existing view of Charlotte Square south west corner at Hope Street looking north east

Road with garden in the middle with trees, steps down from the gardens to the road. Historic buildings surrounding the square and cars parked around the square.

3 - proposed view of Charlotte Square south west corner at Hope Street looking north east

Computer generated image of Square with gardens in the centre and widened pavements and historic buildings around the Square

4 - existing view north bound up Charlotte Street

A central square of gardens surrounded by historic buildings with the road in front showing new traffic measures and cycle lane.

4 - proposed view north bound up Charlotte Street

Computer generated image of a central square garden surrounded by historic buildings with the road in front showing new layout and better cycling and pedestrian crossings.