Future Brixton
Brixton is a vibrant town centre and known for its market, music and distinct style. However, like most town centres, Brixton has several fundamental issues that need to be addressed such as high unemployment, congestion, limited retail choices and a weak transport interchange.
The aim of the Brixton masterplan is to make sure that future changes improve the quality of life for local people and build on Brixton's strengths.
Other major projects underway in Brixton include Brixton central square and the much-needed new secondary school, the Evelyn Grace Academy.
We're in the process of developing a 'masterplan' that will help Brixton make the most of the opportunities available and protect the things people like best.
The masterplan is a plan for the town centre that sets out what type of development should happen in the future. It will be used as the basis for planning guidance and will guide investment in the physical environment from the public and private sectors.
Brixton central square is an ambitious project to create a safe, high-quality public space reflecting our unique and diverse community. As a joint project between Lambeth Council, Transport for London, Design for London and the local community, Brixton central square forms part of the Mayor's ‘100 Public Spaces’ programme.
Lambeth Council, in partnership with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and ARK Schools are planning an academy on Shakespeare Road in Brixton. This will help to meet the urgent need for secondary school places in the borough.