{"id":727055,"date":"2026-08-04T09:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/727055\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:30:11","slug":"neglected-and-unsafe-part-of-cardiff-to-be-completely-transformed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/727055\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Neglected and unsafe’ part of Cardiff to be completely transformed"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is hoped that the busy area, which has been targeted by anti-social behaviour, can be turned into a destination for visitors<\/p>\n

A CGI image of what Kingsway could become(Image: TACP)<\/p>\n

The full details have emerged of a new tree-lined public square that will replace a traffic-dominated junction in Cardiff. The council wants the area to become a destination for visitors and to be almost totally pedestrianised.<\/p>\n

In June Cardiff<\/a> Council set out to create a new public square with views towards City Hall and the National Museum at Kingsway. Now a planning application has been submitted to the council which shows the details of the scheme including how it will look.<\/p>\n

Planning documents read: \u201cAround Kingsway heavy traffic, poor pedestrian crossings, and an ageing underpass has created an environment that feels neglected and unsafe and spaces often associated with anti-social behaviour.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoor maintenance such as worn road markings and dated surfaces reinforce the sense of decline, while vehicle pollution added to the area\u2019s unappealing character.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a result, Kingsway has become a place that people pass through rather than a destination, contributing to a long-term perception of it as run-down.\u201d Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Another view of what the public square could be(Image: TACP)<\/p>\n

According to the plans, the scheme would deliver well-lit clear crossings and wide pavements that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists over cars, integration with Friary Gardens and Cathays Park in addition to other urban greenery, benches, and small cafe spill-outs.<\/p>\n

It is also proposed for the site to include public art that draws on the Cardiff\u2019s history and space for events or temporary installations.<\/p>\n

The application reads: \u201cThe desired user experience is about safety, comfort, and sociability, while the sense of place should balance Cardiff\u2019s civic dignity with an inviting green boulevard that connects heritage, culture, and everyday life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The view towards City Hall and the National Museum(Image: TACP)<\/p>\n

Vehicle access to the new square is planned to be \u201chighly restricted\u201d, with the vehicles only being allowed on site for \u201cmaintenance purposes\u201d or during events.<\/p>\n

Planning documents read: \u201cCycling infrastructure is integrated to support sustainable travel, connecting to existing and proposed city-wide routes with secure parking and clear wayfinding.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhilst the space is not intended to be a primary cycling route, it will facilitate access to the public realm space and to cycle parking closer to Queen Street. \u201c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It is hoped that the busy area, which has been targeted by anti-social behaviour, can be turned into…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":727056,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[2188,3786,5903,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-727055","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rugby","tag-cardiff","tag-cardiff-council","tag-rugby","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/727055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=727055"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/727055\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/727056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=727055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=727055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=727055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}