Two new parklets installed in Ashfield Parade

Two new parklets have now been installed in Ashfield Parade following construction in February.

Designed by an Kattein Architects following consolation with local residents and businesses, the parklets are part of a series of integrated interventions that Enfield Council will deliver in the Town Centre throughout 2024. These will improve key pedestrian routes and enhance the public realm using greenery and public art, to transform the Town Centre. These interventions are the first step in the development of a new longer-term vision for Southgate conceived collaboratively with the local community.

The art piece installed on the parklets was developed by the young people of Southgate at a workshop held earlier this year at Alan Pullinger Youth Centre during ECYPS TeenScheme programme. Inspired by myths and stories of the ancient woodland of Enfield Chase, the local young people shared their own memories about the personal significance of nature & trees and co-created their own modern folklore of Southgate, which is now illustrated on the parklets.