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 To find out more and express interest contact: Richard Lee, Coordinator Just Space Michael Edwards, Bartlett School of Planning UCL