Croydon: An opportunity, a challenge. November 2014
The regeneration of Croydon £4b regeneration over the next 5 years 65 new developments, 6000 new homes Westfield shopping centre High rise living Increase in population to over 400,000+
What’s the impact? Construction Phase Noise, dust, fumes Air quality Significant increase in vehicle movements Damage Danger to road users Congestion Business as usual?
Projected monthly construction vehicle movements over the next five years Month-by-month forecast of construction vehicle movements (as of 21st June 2014) - Total (blue); Westfield-Croydon (red); Croydon Council controlled (green)
Beyond construction A sustainable future Increase population Servicing the town centre A change in culture is needed
What are we doing? Croydon developed construction logistics Overarching ‘Town Centre Plan’ Collaborative working between the Council and and private developers Transport and street works efficiencies identified Pragmatic approach to the night time Behaviour change that will leave a long term legacy A new vibrant town centre in Croydon Delivery and Service Planning – The Future?
Is the old view still relevant? In a future of agglomeration do the old tools work? Regulation and pragmatism Does a one size fit all?
A change in attitude City life – can this really be quiet? Planning for the future – what can be done? Consider the future Quiet by design? DSP’s Management tools Managing expectation – urban life