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Neighbourhood Planning: the lessons so far
What support is available?
June 23, 2012
Ilinca Diaconescu Bartlett School of Planning
Neighbourhood Planning Project
Where we come from
• Group of undergraduate and master students with different specialisations in planning and design
• Interested in neighbourhood planning for research purposes and work experience
• Providing support to community groups through Just Space contacts
+Bartlett School of Planning
How we can help
Research Mapping
Graphics and design
Interviews
Surveys and analysis Ideas and case studies
Some examples
Hackbridge Neighbourhood Development Group - Local Economy
Issues:• Retain existing employment land• Create a larger variety of jobs• Business sustainability charter• Community-led services
Initiatives:• Mapping existing local businesses• Proposed business survey • Using the Outer London Fund to support the
Green Business Network• Visiting the People’s Supermarket for a best
practice example
Some examples
East Walworth Neighbourhood Plan and the Latin American Community
Issues:• Threat to be displaced by redevelopment
scheme• Attracting more customers• Preserving the Latin American character of
the area• Consolidating the community through spatial
linkages, design and public art
Initiatives:• Mapping existing businesses and services• Guided walk with local councillors • Design strategy workshop • Urban design proposal to be included in the
East Walworth Neighbourhood Plan
What next?
New programme agreed for academic year 2012-13.
To find out more and express interest contact:
• Richard Lee, Coordinator Just Space [email protected]
• Michael Edwards, Bartlett School of Planning UCL [email protected]
