At the centre of the regeneration of Dalston will be the largest new public space to be created in the area for over 100 years – Dalston Square.

The new square will be longer than a football pitch and will include trees, paving and planting.

The detailed plans for each part of the square have not been finalised and we welcome public feedback.

The square will provide:

• A home to the new London Overground Station, placing Dalston firmly on the London Underground Map, via the East London Line extension
• Infrastructure to enable the square to host outdoor events such as open-air films and concerts
• New retail and commercial opportunities, creating a lively square where people can shop, eat and relax in a friendly atmosphere
• A new children’s play area
• A sensory garden and peaceful garden area
• A water feature, creating a major new public art piece for Dalston and a new focal point for the community
• A memorial to the victims of the New Cross Fire tragedy
• The Plot: A 10 x 10 metre area designated for public art. The plot will be linked to an art strategy and cultural programme for the area being developed by Hackney Council
• £50,000 of funding for a public arts strategy. The money will help to contribute towards a vibrant and innovative cultural programme that involves local people and local arts organisations

Over the next few months landscape architects will be developing detailed plans for the new square. They will be looking at the zones; civic space; entertainment space; children’s play area; and green space incorporating ideas from other successful schemes.