Upper Precinct, Market Way and Smithford Way

Upper Precinct looking towards Lower Precinct
Upper Precinct looking towards Lower Precinct

The regeneration of the precinct’s spaces enhance and pay homage to the original Gibson design, featuring water features, new lighting, new paving stones, new art pieces and more greenery.

The works in the city centre retail area began in December 2019 with the demolition of the green escalator, which used to provide an entrance to West Orchards Shopping Centre, and was replaced with new escalators and lifts inside the former Moss Bros. building. Portuguese buff granite and Italian porphyry paving slabs were installed, followed by new planters with greenery, seating and lights. 

Also added were two new water features and a poem, 'Weaving Coventry' written by local writer Kim Hackleman, which was embossed into the water rills that run along the planters.