Sloane Street unveils its new look after a £46 million upgrade, promising a better experience for pedestrians and shoppers.
The street runs for 1km toward Knightsbridge. Work began in March 2023. They had been planning it for over ten years. They made wider sidewalks and added new things.
Also, the street has better lights and more crossings. Andy Sturgeon helped plant 100 trees. He’s a gardener from the BBC. The trees should help with pollution. They will also reduce water going into drains.
Cadogan and the council led this project. It’s part of a bigger street plan. The project lasted almost two years. It was supposed to finish in late 2024. It’s the biggest change since the 1700s.
Lord Cadogan and Elizabeth Campbell put down a stone. This act celebrated the reopening on February 13. Campbell said Sloane Street is now amazing. She thinks it rivals shopping in Paris and New York. There are wide sidewalks and lots of trees.
People will want to spend time there. Hugh Seaborn said this begins a new period. Sloane Street will be even more elegant. It should attract new visitors. Locals will also enjoy it more.
The street blends tradition with new ideas. It shows off craftsmanship, creativity, and history. Shops connect with their surroundings. They will do more street work in other areas later. Notting Hill and Earl’s Court are next.