HACKNEY
DALSTON FOREWORD
Recent regeneration schemes have included a new station at Dalston Junction, the development of Dalston Square which brought in more than 500 new homes, the CLR James library and public archive, a new public space and further retail opportunities. Gillett Square, Dalston’s cultural heart, has continued to flourish as a home to a renowned independent radio station, music venues, creative start-ups and a programme of exceptional cultural events. We will continue to see significant investment to the area, with comprehensive redevelopment of existing retail hubs such as the Kingsland High Street, Kingsland Shopping Centre and the Ridley Road Market. Future investment will also supports the growth of two areas dedicated to culture, creative and community industries. Finally, we can look forward to a reorganisation of the public realm to develop new pathways through the centre and offer greener and alston represents the best of the borough’s more enjoyable public spaces. vibrant cultural and social mix and is the To get involved, please follow us on twitter @hackneybusiness DBorough’s most popular retail centre. or visit: www.investinhackney.org where you can browse content As Hackney’s foremost town centre, Dalston has such as video case studies with some of our local businesses, been designated by the Council as a major focus sign up to the Hackney Business Network newsletter and find area for development, building on the strong contact details for the regeneration delivery team. creative, cultural and community industries and benefiting from excellent public transport connectivity.
Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney It’s an ongoing privilege to be able to operate my three businesses - Dalston Superstore, Voodoo Ray’s and Dance Tunnel - in the borough of Hackney. I can’t think of anywhere we would rather be. Hackney is a diverse, creative and progressive community; not to mention a fertile environment for independent entrepreneurs and businesses such as mine. We also enjoy an extremely positive relationship from the forward thinking team at Hackney Council and amazing support from the local neighbourhood.” Dan Beaumont, Founder, Dalston Superstore, Voodoo Ray’s and Dance Tunnel
3 “We have a reputation for contributing to eclectic, artistic and emerging neighbourhoods, Dalston was the natural next move, it was and still is an iconic neighbourhood, but it is going though rapid change and bringing a lot more people from outside of Dalston and Stoke Newington than when we first arrived, the area has become a bit of a destination. You can go shopping in unique independent stores like Pelicans and Parrots, have a bite to eat and drink at one of the many cafes and bars that are opening, take in a film at the fantastic Rio cinema... and of course shop vintage at one of our biggest stores.” Kate Peters, Managing Director, Beyond Retro
4 HACKNEY’S LARGEST TOWN CENTRE Dalston is the largest of Hackney’s town centres. open street based layout with a network of open Nearly 2,000 businesses, one of the oldest and air pedestrianised routes. This will bring new renowned markets and the highest amount of retail opportunities for independent and high street retail, floorspace make up the business community in food, drink and leisure uses alongside potential Dalston. With a distinct local character, Dalston residential above. is home to a mix of national high street names Finally, improvements to the public realm and alongside specialist independent retailers offering walkways are underway with the promotion of new a huge diversity of goods and serving several shopping circuits that guide visitors through the niche markets. town centre. This will include new public spaces to Dalston will be the Borough’s primary location for sit and relax, play areas, a public art strategy and accommodating future growth in retail over the improved signage. coming years, and therefore a detailed area action plan has been developed by the Council’s planning authority. Shops are located within in three main clusters: Kingsland High Street, Kingsland “We pitched our Circus tent in Dalston Shopping Centre and Ridley Road market, making because just like our little curiosity it Hackney’s busiest pedestrian location. Ridley Road market demonstrates the diverse shop the place is magical, colourful, spirit of Dalston. The popular market attracts free spirited, energetic and incredibly up to 50,000 visitors a week, offering a range of international foods and products. Hackney intoxicating. It’s full of undiscovered Council has recently implemented over £1m of improvements including new shop fronts, furniture treasures and well-kept secrets.” and business support. The adjacent Kingsland Shopping Centre Fiona, Owner, Fee Fee La Fou Boutique represents a major regeneration opportunity with plans for a complete transformation to an
5 CULTURE, CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY Dalston has an extraordinary leisure offer, with a The area around Ashwin Street and Dalston Lane lively mix of establishments serving food from every is home to the Arcola Theatre, the V22 building and corner of the world, as well as sought-after pubs, artists studios and the locally protected Reeves & Sons bars and clubs. building, housing Bootstrap Enterprises: a thriving shared workspace which includes the Dalston Roof Vogue Italia named Dalston ‘the coolest place on Park and the internationally acclaimed music venue earth’ and this is reflected in the eclectic and diverse Café Oto. entertainment programmes throughout the venues as well as the international clientele of students and Council planning policy is now in place to build on these professionals. vibrant sectors of the town centre. Community, cultural and creative uses such as theatres, art galleries and Dalston is a hub for many cultures with one of the studio space will be encouraged in this area. highest concentration of artists in Europe. The unique urban style of creativity, innovation and culture is Dalston is home to a large number of tech, designer fundamental to the identity of the area. and maker businesses, working in highly collaborative environments such as co-working spaces Lighthouse Gillett Square provides a focus for the cultural, Studios and Bootstrap. New businesses are drawn to creative and community sector including a setting Dalston for the character of the area as well as opportunities for various events such as Fronting the Square. The to work side by side with long-standing community Dalston Culture House accommodates the Vortex businesses and a highly diverse mix of residents Jazz Club, as well as a growing number social and cultural enterprises, community groups and other Working in consultation with local artists, planners, voluntary sector organisations. Close by, the Rio architects and arts venues Hackney Council will create Cinema and Jazz Café are lively contributors to the a public art strategy looking at options to embed site- vibrant scene. specific public art into the public realm, reflecting the identity of Dalston as a place and community.
6 The name Dalston is synonymous with boundary-pushing arts and creative businesses. This reputation and the foundation upon which it is built – an incredible array of creative people and businesses – makes Dalston the perfect place to start and grow a business.” Mehmet Ergen, Artistic Director, Arcola Theatre
7 “We chose Dalston Square as our next site for Frame because of the fantastic transport links with it being located right on top of the Dalston Junction Overground station, and in many bus routes from Hackney, Stoke Newington, Highbury. We also love the huge mix of residents, freelancers and office workers which will ensure constant trade throughout the day.” Pip, founder, Move Your Frame
8 WHAT’S ON Dalston has grown to be a unique Dalston is host to some of the capital’s most and thriving business hub, which unique events from Street Feast, London’s original street food night market behind Dalston Lane to is attracting the brightest and intimate concerts on Dalston Roof Park or in the idyllic Dalston Eastern Curve Garden. A year round best entrepreneurs from the outdoor programme of public events in Dalston and Gillett Square includes art, music, dance and creative, technological and social fashion for all ages working with a wide range of industries, as well as a thriving partners such as London’s Barbican Centre. night-time economy and restaurant A highlight is the annual Hackney One Carnival destination. With its strong which brings tremendous joy and colour to the streets. Hundreds of performers take part with offering of independent retailers, the procession ending in Ridley Road Street Market with reggae, soca and Brazilian music it is the perfect home for Hackney accompanying international food and craft stalls. Co-operative Developments to Prizes are awarded to the winning business or house for the most effort made joining in. Small support start-ups and maintain grants are available to performing groups wishing to join the parade. networked business centres.” Dominic Ellison, Hackney Co-operative Developments
9 10 THE MIX Dalston’s personality has always been conveyed Over the past decade, professionals, highly through the people who live, work and own qualified graduates and students have joined businesses in the area. The globally recognised long time residents to make Dalston one of the scene is shaped by Hackney long term residents most innovative areas to live in London. The and exciting new additions. nearly 5,000 employees and over 7,000 residents support trendsetting retail, new manufacturing and restaurant business both permanent and pop-up. The nearly 5,000 employees and over 7,000 residents support trendsetting retail, new manufacturing particularly the fast emerging tech, designer maker businesses and food and beverage both permanent and pop up.
11 OPPORTUNITY SITES There are a number of sites in Dalston, in addition to Dalston Square, which provide excellent retail opportunity potential in a mix of private and public ownership:
(A) 130 Kingsland High Street (I1-2) Thames House (J1) and corner of Hartwell Street and Dalston Lane to 27 Dalston Lane (northern side), including the former Tyssen (B) Dalston Kingsland Station and associated works Arms Public House (J2)
(C) 25-33A Kingsland High Street (site D1) and 1,3,5,7,9 Dalston Lane, (J) Grampul House, Tyssen Street 1-7 Ashwin Street, 2-34 Kingsland High Street (site D2) (K) Stamford Works, Gillet Square Phase II (D) 36-42 Kingsland High Street (L) 67A-73 Dalston Lane and frontage onto Tyssen Street (E1-12) Kingsland Shopping Centre (M) 6CLR James Librry, 16-22 Dalston Lane and 62 Beechwood Road (F1-5) Ridley Road Market Improvements Area
(G) 2-6 Ashwin Street, 11-15 Dalston Lane
(H) 17-25 Dalston Lane
12 OPPORTUNITY SITES DALSTON SQUARE Dalston Square is the flagship regeneration scheme in Dalston and the catalyst for the improvement of the area. More than 250 homes in the first phase sold out in record time – this is a place where people want to live. Commercial and residential units are situated around a landscaped square, providing space for outside seating. Infrastructure is in place to enable the square to host outdoor events. Funding has been secured for a public arts strategy for Dalston Square, to contribute towards a vibrant and innovative cultural programme that involves local residents and local arts organisations.
Infrastructure is in place to enable the square to host outdoor events.
13 TRANSPORT Dalston is Hackney’s best-connected town centre, to Whitechapel and Canada Water tube stations, focussed on the Dalston Junction crossroads. Shadwell DLR and New Cross, West Croydon and Crystal Palace Overground.. Two Overground stations and 11 bus routes, six of which operate 24/7, serve Dalston. Dalston The 11 bus routes radiate to many parts of central, Kingsland Overground station links east to north and east London. Stratford in 10 mins and west to Highbury & Pedestrians benefit from Legible London way- Islington in 4 mins, and beyond; Dalston Junction finding information throughout the town centre. Overground station is another link west to Highbury Cyclists’ need for secure parking places runs well & Islington, and south to Shoreditch in 6 mins. ahead of supply, reflecting the boom in cycling in an Trains from Dalston Junction also travel directly increasingly cycle-friendly Borough in recent years.
14 123456789 Special fares apply Special fares Check before you travel Camden Town apply Sundays 1300-1730 open for interchange and 978 8 86 7 57Cheshunt8 Epping exit only. Chesham Watford Junction 9 ------Chalfont & Enfield Town Theydon Bois Latimer Theobalds Grove Canary Wharf Watford High Street Bush Hill Debden Shenfield Step-free interchange between Underground, Watford A Amersham High Barnet Cockfosters Park Turkey Street A Canary Wharf DLR and Heron Quays DLR stations Loughton at street level. Chorleywood Bushey Oakwood Southbury ------Croxley Totteridge & Whetstone Chingford Buckhurst Hill 6 Covent Garden Rickmansworth Brentwood Exit only until early November 2015. Carpenders Park Woodside Park Southgate Edmonton Green Moor Park Roding Grange Also on Saturdays and Sundays westbound trains Valley Hill 5 Hatch End Mill Hill East Arnos Grove will not stop. Please use Leicester Square instead. West Finchley Highams Park Northwood Silver Street ------Chigwell Harold Wood Emirates Air Line West Ruislip Headstone Lane Edgware Bounds Green Northwood Hills 4 White Hart Lane Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Stanmore Hainault Gidea Park Finchley Central Woodford Hillingdon Ruislip Harrow & Wood Green Emirates Royal Docks Pinner Wealdstone Burnt Oak Ruislip Manor Harringay Bruce Grove Wood Street Fairlop Romford For full information about operating times and Canons Park Green South Woodford East Finchley Uxbridge Ickenham North Harrow Colindale Turnpike Lane Lanes South Tottenham fares please visit tfl.gov.uk/emiratesairline Eastcote Kenton Barkingside ------Queensbury Snaresbrook Emerson Park Harrow- Hendon Central Highgate Crouch Chadwell Heron Quays Preston Tottenham Blackhorse on-the-Hill Road Hill Seven Newbury Heath Step-free interchange between Heron Quays and Kingsbury Sisters Hale Road Park Rayners Lane Brent Cross Walthamstow Redbridge Canary Wharf Underground station at street level. Ruislip HACKNEY 3 Archway Manor House 4 Gardens West Northwick Gospel Central Goodmayes ------B Harrow Park CONNECTIONSGolders Green Wanstead Gants B Hounslow West Oak Upper Holloway Upminster Hampstead Stamford Hill Seven Kings South Kenton Neasden Walthamstow Step-free access for manual wheelchairs only. South Harrow Hampstead Heath Hill Leytonstone Wembley Park Queen’s Road Leyton Upminster Bridge ------North Wembley Tufnell Park Arsenal Midland Road Ilford London Bridge Dollis Hill Finsbury Stoke South Ruislip Newington Hornchurch There is no step-free access to/from the Jubilee Wembley Central Kentish Park Manor Park Holloway Road St. James Street Leytonstone Wanstead line until mid-August 2015. Willesden Green Finchley Road Town West Kentish Town High Road Sudbury Hill Stonebridge Park & Frognal Belsize Park Rectory Park Elm Park ------Road Woodgrange Kilburn Caledonian Road Highbury & Clapton Leyton Forest Park Stanmore Harlesden Dalston Gate Kensal Brondesbury Chalk Farm Islington Kingsland Step-free access via a steep ramp. Camden Stratford Northolt Willesden Junction Rise Park West Hampstead Dagenham ------Sudbury Town Road Hackney 3 International Maryland East Tottenham Court Road Camden Town Caledonian Downs Hackney Brondesbury Finchley Road Central Road & Canonbury Dagenham Heathway Central line trains will not stop at this station Kensal Green Barnsbury Stratford Swiss Cottage until early December 2015. 2 Mornington Homerton Hackney Becontree Alperton Dalston Junction ------Queen’s Park Kilburn South Crescent Wick St. John’s Wood London Fields Tufnell Park High Road Hampstead King’s Cross Upney St. Pancras Haggerston Stratford Station closed from Monday 8 June until Greenford Cambridge Heath High Street Barking mid-March 2016. Kilburn Park Paddington Edgware Road Marylebone Great Portland Euston Baker Bethnal Green ------C Maida Vale Street Street Hoxton 2 Pudding C Turnham Green East Ham Warwick Angel Mill Lane Abbey 5 Bethnal Perivale Avenue Road Served by Piccadilly line trains until 0650 Mondays Old Street Green Mile End Upton Euston Park to Saturdays, 0745 Sundays and after 2230 every Edgware Warren Street Square Bow Road Road evening. At other times use District line. Royal Oak Farringdon Shoreditch Plaistow Hanger Lane ------Regent’s Park Russell High Street Stepney Green Bromley- Victoria Westbourne Park West Ham Square Bow by-Bow During station improvement works there will be Barbican 4 Church Park Royal Bayswater Goodge Ladbroke Grove Street Aldgate reduced interchange capacity between Circle/ 1 Bond Oxford East Whitechapel District and Victoria lines. Avoid queues at busy Street Circus Moorgate Devons Road Latimer Road Liverpool Star Lane times by changing trains elsewhere. North Ealing Marble Arch Street Holborn Chancery Lane Langdon Park ------East White Shepherd’s Tottenham Waterloo & City line Notting Court Road Aldgate Acton City Bush Hill Gate Bank Covent Garden Canning The Waterloo & City line is open between Ealing Lancaster 2 All Saints 3 Town Bank and Waterloo 0621-0026 Mondays to Fridays Broadway West North Holland Queensway Gate St. Paul’s 1 Royal Acton Park Green Park Leicester Square Shadwell Westferry Blackwall Victoria and 0803-0026 Saturdays. Acton Wood Lane Hyde Park Corner Between Waterloo and Bank 0615-0030 Mondays Piccadilly Cannon Street Poplar Custom House for ExCeL Acton Central Shepherd’s Circus Monument Tower Limehouse East to Fridays and 0800-0030 Saturdays. High Street Kensington India Emirates D Bush Market Kensington Hill Royal D Closed Sundays and public holidays. 5 46 3Ealing Common Fenchurch Street (Olympia) Mansion House Tower Wapping West India Docks Prince Regent ------South Acton Knightsbridge Charing Gateway Goldhawk Road Cross Quay West India Quay Blackfriars South Barons Gloucester River Thames West Silvertown Royal Albert Not served by DLR trains from Bank towards Ealing Acton Town Hammersmith Court Road 1 St. James’s Rotherhithe Lewisham at certain times. Victoria Park Temple Canary Wharf Beckton Park Emirates From autumn 2015, Chiswick Turnham Stamford Ravenscourt West Sloane Westminster Embankment London Canada North Pontoon Northfields Earl’s South Bermondsey Greenwich Greenwich Park Green Brook Park Kensington Court Kensington Square Bridge Water Heron Quays Peninsula Dock Cyprus Londoners and visitors Boston Manor will be able to travel on the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Gunnersbury Waterloo South Quay London Gallions Reach Osterley Surrey Quays City Airport Northern Tube lines all night on Fridays and Saturdays West Brompton Hounslow East Crossharbour Beckton King George V Hounslow Central Southwark Mudchute Key to lines Kew Gardens 2 Pimlico Borough 2 Hounslow Fulham Broadway Lambeth North Island Gardens Bakerloo West Richmond Parsons Green Imperial Wharf 1 E Heathrow Hatton Cross E Central Terminals 1, 2, 3 Putney Bridge Cutty Sark for Woolwich Queens Road Maritime Greenwich 3 Arsenal Circle Peckham East Putney New Cross New Cross Greenwich Vauxhall Elephant & Castle Gate District Southfields Deptford Bridge District open weekends, Heathrow 3 Peckham Rye Brockley public holidays and Heathrow Terminal 4 Wimbledon Park Elverson Road Terminal 5 Kennington some Olympia events Clapham Wandsworth Oval Honor Oak Park Wimbledon Junction Road Lewisham 4 2 Map reproduced by kind permission from Transport for London Hammersmith & City Stockwell Forest Hill Clapham High Street Denmark Hill Jubilee Clapham North Sydenham Clapham Common Key to symbols Explanation of zones Metropolitan Brixton Penge West Clapham South Interchange stations 9 Station in Zone 9 Northern Anerley Balham Step-free access from street 8 Station in Zone 8 to train Station in Zone 7 Piccadilly Crystal Palace Norwood Junction 7 Step-free access from street Station in both zones 6 Victoria 6 4 Tooting Bec to platform Station in Zone 6 F West Croydon F Tooting Broadway National Rail 5 Station in Zone 5 Waterloo & City 3 Station in Zone 4 4 Riverboat services Colliers Wood Station in both zones DLR 3 Station in Zone 3 South Wimbledon Tramlink 2 Station in Zone 2 Emirates Air Line Airport Station in both zones Morden 5 4 5 Emirates Air Line 1 Station in Zone 1 London Overground Transport for London May 2015 TfL Rail 1 2345687 9 CONTACTS For more information, please contact: Regeneration Delivery on 020 8356 7746 www.investinhackney.org @hackneybusiness
Produced by Hackney Design, Communications & Print • September 2015 • PJ59078