Just Streets Update – Kids Connect with Camden

Last weekend, 9- to 12-year-olds and their adults gathered at Camden Collective for “Tracking the Heritage: Family Trail,” an interactive event that combined history, creativity, and exploration. Led by Camden Highline and Urban Learners as part of the London Festival of Architecture, the trail is supported by CRP through our Horizon Europe-funded Just Streets project, aiming to promote active travel in Camden Town.  

The pleasant weather made the newly installed panels on the Collective’s fence showcasing Camden’s heritage look vibrant in the sunlight. Participants learned about Camden Town’s history through old photographs and explored the concept of heritage in both the built environment and their own families. The group then visited The Roving Bridge to observe the canal’s locks, Eggcup House, and Camden Gardens to discuss the planned Highline before returning to Camden Collective to conclude the day. 

Engagement and co-creation are central to Just Streets, and it’s encouraging to see Camden Town Unlimited helping young people feel invested in their community and the future of urban development.