CRP Attends Camden Town Unlimited Co-design Session

Over the past few months, a series of innovative co‑design workshops led by CRP Partner Camden Town Unlimited have been transforming how local people imagine the future of Camden High Street. This has been delivered as part of CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSEII) programme. 

 

Sessions brought together paid neighbourhood designers, residents, businesses, and partners to help re‑envision the iconic high street in a way that complements its pedestrianisation and reflects the lived experience of those who use it every day. 

 

Rather than relying solely on traditional consultation methods, the workshops embraced hands‑on creativity and collaborative exploration. Each workshop moved well beyond discussion, encouraging participants to engage with the street and with each other in imaginative and person‑centred ways such as: 

• Exploring personal objects to uncover individual memories, connections, and meanings tied to Camden High Street. 

• Using photography to document how people see, interpret, and move through the space. 

• Building physical models to test ideas and visualise the changes that matter most to local users. 

 

The co‑design process is central to creating an environment that supports walking, wheeling, and cycling, making active travel easier, safer, and more enjoyable. By designing around real patterns of movement and use, the project aims to enable long‑term behaviour change.  

 

To learn more about our HSEII Projects, visit: Healthy Streets Everyday II – Cross River Partnership