The scheme, which is being funded by the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, will form a new western gateway as part of the regeneration of Harlow town centre. The Harlow Arts and Cultural Quarter will complement Harlow Playhouse’s current offer as well as bring forward a range of new and improved spaces such as:
- Flexible live performance and exhibition spaces
- New café/restaurant and booking office for the Playhouse
- Music school and recording studios
- Flexible studio spaces for commercial and community use
- New location for the Gibberd Gallery
- Improved public realm to provide opportunities for performances and a new public square and pocket-park
- Upgrades to the Haydens Road underpass
- 47 high-quality residential apartments
