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On 1 Aug, we visited Lewisham and Catford to learn how LB Lewisham is leading the way on transformative schemes to overcome major physical barriers, including removing a major roundabout and realigning the South Circular.
Major roads, railways, waterways and other infrastructure are integral for connectivity within London, but ironically risk causing local severance, dividing and cutting off communities. At our 19 July roundtable, senior cross-sector practitioners shared experiences of tackling physical barriers.
The need for housing is ever pressing and the development context increasingly challenging. How can modern methods of construction such as off-site manufacture and modular construction help?
Future of London’s July field trip took us to Zone 5 to see how projects today are working to connect Croydon and address the challenging legacy of past development.
Leaders Plus round 5 wrapped up on 11 July with ‘Proposals for London’ based on the programme theme of “Overcoming Barriers.” Read about the winning proposals here.
Pollard Thomas Edwards hosted our annual Alumni Network summer drinks, with a briefing from Andrew Beharrell, Senior Partner at PTE.
Future London Leaders Round 18 wrapped up on 13 June with ‘Proposals for London’ based on the programme theme of “Overcoming Barriers.” Read about the winning proposals here.
OnLondon commentator Dave Hill closed our 2018 conference on Overcoming Barriers. Here’s a summary of his comments and a link to the conference summary.
Canary Wharf and Poplar lie less than a mile apart – but while Canary Wharf is an icon of global finance, Poplar communities are amongst the 10% most deprived in the UK (DCLG). FoL’s 6 June field trip found us in the East End exploring the physical barriers that separate the two.
Across London, a growing number of developments view green infrastructure (GI) as valuable, multi-functional assets, supporting the delivery of quality homes and neighbourhoods. At May’s London Housing Network event, we heard from practitioners working to integrate GI within housing developments.