Category Archives: Big developments

Now that’s KX!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Just had to share this… typical KX August sunset as viewed from the east side of Battlebridge Basin. Beautiful! Thankyou to my neighbour Jean for letting me put this up…. The back of King's Place is on the right and … Continue reading →

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Local group responds to KX Square consultation

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Local charity, King's Cross Commnunity Projects submitted it's response to Network Rail's pre-planning application consultation today saying the design is "drab" and "unimaginative". KCCP has called on Network Rail to scrap the current design and undertake a fast participative process … Continue reading →

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Is Kings Cross station tannoy annoying you?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by William Perrin

The tannoy from King's Cross station seems to have escaped beyond the platforms in recent days according to local resident Chris.  Has anyone else noticed platform announcements outside the station? Let us know in the comments and i'll see if … Continue reading →

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The end of gasholder 8 (for the present)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by William Perrin

Angela Inglis has completed her series of pictures of the gasholder being dismantled at the King’s Cross Development Forum site. Her memorial picture of the poppies is taken from the gasholder site, too.

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Kings Cross Square public art – a fifth plinth?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by William Perrin

 Public art is always controversial.  Try and please all of the people all of the time and you end up with the dreadful ‘Kiss’ sculpture in St Pancras the chicken tikka masala of art.  The permanence of public art means … Continue reading →

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KX Square stop press!!!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Word on the street is that the miserable design for the new square between Pancras Road, Euston Road and York Way is not the responsibility of Network Rail after all… It is said that LB Camden planners advised Network Rail … Continue reading →

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A new public square at King’s Cross

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

In June 2008, with much fanfare, Network Rail launched an international design competition with the aim of seeking a "world class exemplar design" for "one of London's most high profile public realm projects"; indeed, "the most significant piece of place … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Square plans unveiled!

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

Lauren Broadfield who leads on community liaison for the King's Cross Station redevelopment at Network Rail writes: Your invitation to see our plans for a new public square Creating a new public square at King’s Cross station is one of … Continue reading →

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