Hull's first new public square for 100 years
New images of the future King Edward Square in Hull have today been revealed. The space is thought to be the city centre’s first new public square in over 100 years, following the development of City Square, later re-named Queen Victoria Square, in the late 1890s.
At the junction where King Edward St and Jameson St meet, King Edward Square will become an open space for use during events, a base for street performers and as a place for people to relax and enjoy the city’s new public realm. Fresh tree lines and street furniture will stretch through the square reaching down to the end of Jameson St that meets George St and new lighting will complete the new look.
The current roadways of Jameson and King Edward Streets are also be pedestrianised and incorporated into the square to create a much larger and open space than the area previously offered.
Councillor Steven Bayes, Portfolio Holder for Visitor Destination said:
“King Edward Square will be an exciting new events space, as well as the city’s newest public space for many years.
“With our year as UK City of Culture just around the corner, the square will provide a central point for visitors from each end of the city centre and a great location for summer events as part of the fantastic programme the Culture Company are designing for next year.”
The work to the square will continue as part of the current public realm works and will be completed by March 2017.** **