A Vision for Harlow Town Centre

"In the future, Harlow Town Centre will be a successful, sustainable place which serves as the commercial centre for the existing town of Harlow and the wider Garden Town."

>  Harlow Town Centre Masterplanning Framework

Creating Places and Public Space Destinations

To support regeneration across the whole town centre, the key open public spaces have been given individual identities to help shape and influence the activities that take place there.

Harlow Arts & Cultural Quarter

A hub of arts and cultural activity to support and diversify the offer of Harlow Playhouse, providing high-quality environment for indoor / outdoor events and activities.

Sustainable Travel Hub & Interchange

Creation of a travel hub and new gateway, providing first-class transport options that supports both the town centre and Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.


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Broad Walk

A hub of retail and commercial activity with the infrastructure to support traditional markets and street trading, alongside high-quality public realm that encourages investment to improve the retail offer.

Market Square

A hub of leisure and hospitality activity with the infrastructure to support a range of events and informal play, alongside high-quality landscaped spaces to encourage outdoor dining/trading.

West Square

Creation of a town centre garden complementing the Water Gardens in the south and providing high-quality green spaces for the existing and new town centre communities, employees, and visitors.