Latest Proposals for Redevelopment of King Street Unveiled
Residents invited to view final changes ahead of works planned in 2019
The latest proposals to build a new cinema and what H&F Council describes as 'genuinely affordable' homes in the western end of King Street are being unveiled this week.
The council says this public exhibition is the fourth and final chance to see the plans to breathe new life into the western end of King Street.
It will also include plans for the transformation of Hammersmith Town Hall into a modern public building at the heart of the community.
The council is urging local people to come and view the changes which have been made to the scheme since the previous exhibition in April.
You can view the proposals at Hammersmith Town Hall on:
Friday 7 December, from 4pm to 8pm
Saturday 8 December, from 10am to 2pm
H&F Council has already held three consultation events in November 2017, plus February and April this year.
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, one of the world’s leading architecture firms, were commissioned to work up a new scheme after the council decided to scrap existing plans.
The council is now proposing to demolish the ugly Town Hall extension and create:
A new four-screen cinema, with room for cafes, shops and restaurants
204 new homes of which 52 per cent will be classified as genuinely affordable for local residents
A new public rooftop bar and restaurant
New community art and event spaces
New affordable, flexible office spaces for start-up businesses
New corporate offices for an established business that will bring revenue and hundreds of new employees who’ll be customers for our local shops, eating and drinking establishments
New public space in front of the restored Town Hall for performances and events
New homework spaces for children and students
Inclusively designed buildings to ensure full access for Disabled people
Eco-friendly buildings to minimise our carbon footprint and cut fuel bills.
Some of the changes since the last set of proposals were exhibited earlier this year include:
Reduction in the height of the town hall roof extension by one storey
Reduction in the size of the shading around the roof of the new glass extension
Improvements to the lighting for the Assembly Hall and Courtyard
Addition of new winter gardens on the new homes facing King Street and the A4 to improve air quality.
The scheme has benefited from the experience and wisdom of three resident volunteers who worked (without pay) as our Independent Town Hall Commissioners.
They’ve worked tirelessly with Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and the developer A2Dominion to help deliver a scheme that will benefit the borough for decades and significantly improve Hammersmith.
"I am particularly grateful for all they’ve done and would like to take this opportunity to thank them," said Cllr Stephen Cowan, Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council.
Cllr Cowan added: " We want to make Hammersmith proud by breathing new life into the western end of King Street.
"The new cinema and our new genuinely affordable homes will help create a truly exciting new neighbourhood."
The proposed timetable for the transformation is as follows:
- Early 2019: planning decision made.
- Spring 2019: council moves out of the town hall and extension.
- Summer 2019: demolition work begins.
- Early 2020: construction works begins.
The plans can also be seen on the council’s website and you can view a gallery of pictures of the proposals here.
December 5, 2018