Open all of November 2026
Take part · all of November
1
Take the community survey
Online, any time in November. About 10 minutes — tell us how Gordon Street feels, then and now.
Start the survey
3
Look for the QR codes on the new seats. A few minutes per seat — and every visit counts.
How it works
Bench surveys
There are QR codes on the new seats along Gordon Street and Gordon Square West. Each one knows which seat you’re on, so your answers tell us how different spots feel.
1
Find a QR code on one of the new seats
2
Scan it with your phone camera
3
Answer a few quick questions — around 5 minutes
4
Sit somewhere new another day and scan again
About the study
what we’re finding out
Gordon Street and Gordon Square West are trialling new planting, traffic calming and seating space that prioritises people and social interaction. Tranquil City is running an independent evaluation, using our Aewell Framework, of how these changes affect wellbeing, connection to nature and belonging.
This study is separate from Camden Council’s public consultation. Survey answers are anonymous and reported only in summary. Prize draw entries are collected separately from your answers.
Wellbeing
Nature connection
Belonging
Tranquillity
Biodiversity
How the seats are used
Led by
Supported by Camden Council, UCL, Cityscapes, Conway & idverde