November 2018 Inward investment newspaper published in conjunction with Develop

NEXT GENERATION CROYDONOLOGY FESTIVAL FEVER New Principal determined to provide A quick look back through a decade of progress and A sizzling summer of food, music and football saw community with skills employers need for the future ongoing transformation for the town Croydon hit the national headlines SEE PAGES 2-3 SEE PAGES 6-7 SEE PAGES 10-11 A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE Croydon consultation events offer insight into the town’s ongoing transformation

MPORTANT new plans for the develop the ground floor to provide future of Croydon have been various uses and public space, with revealed at a series of public apartments above, including a tower consultation events. to the east of St George’s Walk,” say The second phase of the R&F. “Our aim is to deliver something IQueen’s Square development, different for Croydon: a new ‘creative Network Rail’s proposals to unplug the quarter’– acting as a link between “Croydon Bottleneck” and Gatwick the existing cultural quarter around Airport’s vision for growth have all , the civic quarter been laid bare over the past few weeks. around the Town Hall, the shopping and leisure quarter along the High Having purchased the town Street and the emerging retail and centre site last year, developers leisure development to be delivered by R&F Properties have already begun the Croydon Partnership. construction on phase one of their project at Queen’s Square – delivering “To do this, we are developing 290 new homes by refurbishing and an innovative approach to the extending St. George’s House (the ground floor of the Queen’s Square former Nestle Tower), Park House development. In addition to a new East and the former Blue Orchid Town Square for Croydon, outside the nightclub. Town Hall, we are proposing a series of less formal spaces. The intention New spaces: An artist’s impression of the extended Thomas Turner Path with the Town Hall in the background Their plans for phase two of the is to open up the area, creating new development were displayed to views and routes through the site.” £166million of Croydon Council from the south coast, Sussex and standby runway into permanent the public for the first time at two spending to continue to invest Surrey meet those to and from use. Under its current planning consultation events earlier this month, Plans include the extension of in and regenerate the borough’s Victoria, London Bridge and beyond. agreement, Gatwick’s existing standby Thomas Turner Path and to create a including new homes, a ‘creative infrastructure for the next four years. Meanwhile, Gatwick Airport, one runway is only used when the main quarter’ and a new Town Square. “New Smith’s Yard” along with other runway is closed for maintenance or informal public spaces. Plans include committing £20m of the key drivers to the Croydon Central to R&F’s proposals is the “the to Transport for London (TfL)’s economy, have also announced their emergencies. However, the 40-year long-awaited Town Square outside the Following the consultation period, Fiveways project; a new and improved ambitions for the future in their 2018 planning agreement will come to an Grade II listed Town Hall, restoring R&F intend to present a revised ; greater tram draft master plan. end in 2019. it to its rightful setting at the heart of version to the Council later this year network capacity; significant funding The proposals outline the airport’s The draft master plan sets out for the central Croydon”. and submit a planning application in for additional bus services and a first time how they could potentially early 2019. plans to create new opportunities Croydon Council has granted comprehensive programme of bus for the region while continuing to bring the existing standby runway approval for the demolition of the R&F’s proposals will form a key part priority measures to support access to bolster the local economy for future into routine use for departing flights, buildings within phase two, with the of the town centre’s transformation. and from Croydon town centre. generations, and doing everything alongside the main runway, by the exception of the Grade II-listed Segas With the Croydon Partnership’s On top of this, Network Rail are possible to develop and grow in a mid-2020s. House, 1 Katharine Street (which is £1.4billion retail destination due currently holding a series of public sustainable way. The third scenario would be to build in the Conservation Area) and Park to begin construction next year, a consultation events, giving passengers a second runway. House. newly-revamped Fairfield Halls, Gatwick, just a 15-minute train and the public a chance to have ride from , is While not actively pursuing the The remainder of the site; 28-51 St. plus numerous other developments their say on proposals for the major already on site, Croydon is set to exploring how it could grow across option of building a new runway to the George’s Walk Retail Parade – located Brighton Main Line upgrade. three scenarios. In the near term, the south of the airport, it is felt that it is between Park Lane and St George’s change dramatically over the next few years. To satisfy the needs of all the If approved, Network Rail’s scheme airport has explored how deploying in the national interest to continue to Walk – remains open and continues to would see additional tracks, extra new technology could increase the safeguard this land for the future as be occupied by businesses. This area new workers and residents flooding into the town, a series of planned platforms at an expanded and capacity of the main runway, offering part of the master plan. does not form part of the proposed modernised East Croydon station incremental growth through more planning application. The scheme infrastructure improvements are also A 12-week public consultation is being put in place. and a series of new railway flyovers efficient operations. currently live, which will help inform currently includes approximately to replace the current ‘spaghetti 830 new homes. “Our intention is to The cabinet recently approved The second, and more eye-catching the publication of the final master plan junction’ near the station where lines proposal, would be to bring the early next year. 2 3

Willmott Dixon’s academy helps change lives residential A SKILLS academy in New Addington which provides local Youth Zone to leave a lasting legacy development is on track residents with the opportunity to undergo training and gain qualifi- PROGRESS is continuing cations in construction is already ROYDON’S young people developed by the national charity with the architects to help determine at Ruskin Square with starting to deliver great outcomes. will soon benefit from a OnSide Youth Zones and will join its the interior design and much more further detailed plans now The Building Lives Academy was state-of-the-art OnSide network of 12 other centres across the including promoting the Youth Zone being finalised for the launched back in March as part Youth Zone. UK when it becomes the first to open around the borough. second phase of residential of the multi-million pound New Opening next summer, in South London next year. They have also played their part on the major mixed-use Addington Leisure and Communi- CLegacy Youth Zone will give young In total, OnSide raised £6.5million in the recruitment process too, development adjacent to ty Centre development currently East Croydon station. people between eight and 19 (and up to for the construction of the building, interviewing staff members including being delivered by Willmott Dixon. 25 with additional needs) somewhere including £3.25million from Croydon the Chief Executive Barnabas A reserved matters In partnership with Croydon safe and affordable to go with many Council. OnSide is now focused on Shelbourne. planning application has Works, MRG Services and Carshal- inspiring activities on offer and a raising funds for the Youth Zone’s been made to Croydon ton College, the academy provides Ribbon cutting: Cllr Tony Newman (centre) at the opening In the coming months, Legacy Youth team of dedicated youth workers, staff annual running costs and is building Council to deliver up to construction related training with Zone will continue its recruitment 326 new homes, alongside have really enjoyed the course Jashard completed the course and volunteers on hand to help and an army of Founder Patrons with the aim of upskilling 10-15 adults drive. The senior team will start community and retail uses, with MRG and Willmott Dixon. I and was recruited as a labourer work with them. a number of local businesses and every six weeks. work in the new year and will soon across two new buildings on landscaping and balconies thought the lessons were really which he says “has significantly philanthropists already on board. Candidates learn Level 1 Con- Facilities and activities include be followed by the full and part-time the northern end of the nine to offer a calm, comfortable interesting and I have a much improved his life”. struction Operations, practical sports in the four-court Sports Hall, Despite the Youth Zone not being sessional workers and over 100 acre mixed-use site. base for residents. skills training, CSCS training, better knowledge of construction.” Richard Pickett, Head of Legacy gym, martial arts room and 3G kick open yet, OnSide has been working volunteers. for Willmott Dixon (Southern The apartments will The new buildings would Level 1 Health and Safety at Work, Andrew successfully went into full pitch, music, art, drama, cookery, a with young people in Croydon for time employment with a labour Counties) commented: “At Will- For more information, visit www. include a mixture of studios be situated adjacent to Vita and employability skills. After giant climbing wall, enterprise and three years now, forming a Young construction firm. mott Dixon we have committed to legacyyouthzone.org. and one, two and three (above), the completed their training, newly qualified employability opportunities and People’s Development Group. Jashard, 19, was an asylum transforming 10,000 young people’s bedroom homes. residential building, on the candidates are supported to apply much more. All this will cost them corner of Lansdowne Road seeker who had been out of work life chances by 2020. This was our This fantastic group has been Each will provide a modern for work placements with Willmott just 50p per visit with a £5 annual and Caithness Walk. for three months before starting first Building Lives Academy and integral in the development of the living environment that is Dixon, supply chain partners or membership. Almost ready: Some of other construction jobs. at the Building Lives Academy. we are very excited about the op- Youth Zone, making key decisions, just steps from the station Vita itself is now a happy the youth zone workers, home to hundreds of Andrew, 31, had been unem- He commented: “This course has portunities this is already provid- The Youth Zone will be run as its such as coming up with its name and the buzz of Boxpark Croydon residents, following ployed for one year before enroll- helped me lots. I know much more ing for young people of Croydon to own independent charity with a local Legacy, designing boards that volunteers and staff pay a Croydon – at the southern completion of its 161 new ing to further develop his knowl- about construction in the UK and gain skills and take a step forward board and team of youth workers currently adorn the hoardings vist to the site (right) end of Ruskin Square homes in late 2016. edge in construction. He said: “I now I can find a job easier.” into the industry.” and volunteers. It is currently being around the building site, working - but with surrounding

Whitgift Foundation’s good work ROYDON College’s Principal and Chief Executive Making a difference: is highlighted in Annual Journal Caireen Mitchell is determined to Mitchell (left) is New College Principal THE Whitgift Foundation has launched its Cprovide local residents with enjoying her new latest 2017/18 Annual Journal – Connecting the skills required to help role as Principal at a Community. drive a successful future for the college the borough. aims to deliver skills The Journal highlights how the charity is connected to thousands of people across Caireen was appointed to the town – friends, relatives, neighbours – the position earlier this year, making a difference to their lives, including: replacing Frances Wadsworth, employers need a carer who once felt stressed about his social who retired after seven years isolation but now finds companionship at in the role. She brings a the Carers Support Centre; an older person wealth of experience to the who rarely left the house but now immerses position, having worked in herself in the activities available at the 1596 education for 16 years, most Club day care service; and a student who is recently as the Group Director now achieving top grades and has a promising of Planning and Performance at the Capital City Colleges future thanks to receiving a bursary to attend home activities that bring the old and young Group. “I arrived in April one of its schools. together and a varied range of community and I see my job very much These are just a few stories featured in the events. As well as a welcome from the Chair as bridging that gap between Journal of how the Foundation’s communities and the latest financial information, there is the local economy skills, and - schools, care homes and Carers Information also a handy map that plots all the charity’s where they currently are, and Service - help people in Croydon every day. services across Croydon. the skills needed in Croydon The achievements and experiences collected Find out more by downloading your copy for the future,” she said. WELCOME TO RUSKIN SQUARE. ONE OF LONDON’S in the Journal also showcase its schools’ local of the Annual Journal 2017/ 18, Connecting a “So, there is a lot of work for and international outreach programmes, care Community at www.whitgiftfoundation.co.uk MOST SPECTACULAR DEVELOPMENTS, BALANCING us to do to raise those skills for all our local residents and LIFE, WORK AND LEISURE. TRAIN STATION INCLUDED… make sure they are ready to Atwood House retirement homes fill the employers’ needs.” As part of her vision for the PHASE 1 — COMPLETED launched by McCarthy & Stone future of the college, Caireen has expressed her passion for — HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS NOW OCCUPIES THE FIRST McCARTHY and Stone are launching development features a club lounge, ideal the way in which education OFFICE BUILDING (APPROACHING 200,000 SQ FT) their Retirement Living development in for socialising with friends, beautifully “improves the lives and life — 161 HIGH QUALITY HOMES DELIVERED Sanderstead this week. landscaped gardens in which to relax, and a chances” of people and that to this end she will “ensure Located on Addington Road, Atwood House convenient guest suite should homeowners — HOME TO BOXPARK CROYDON that the college continues comprises an exclusive selection of 31 luxury have friends or relatives to stay. to provide high-quality one and two bedroom Retirement Living A House Manager will be on-hand during SUBSEQUENT PHASES education for all ages and a huge range of courses for the our students are job ready apartments. office hours to oversee the smooth running of careers in the Croydon of the name, unique identity and employers to meet their those from various walks of 8,000 students who study there for all the employers in the — FURTHER ONE MILLION SQ FT COMMERCIAL, the development; while a secure entry system future.” offer to students, the merger apprenticeship needs, The doors to the show complex are open life.” “It is a privilege to be the each year. borough,” said Caireen. RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL SPACE IS ANTICIPATED from this Friday (November 23rd). Anyone and emergency call points will provide added Caireen is delighted that will bring together two Ofsted and is in the process of Principal and CEO of such a Pupils can choose from “There are many changes TO CREATE A DYNAMIC HUB IN CROYDON interested is invited to come along to the peace-of-mind for homeowners. there are a number of Good Colleges in Croydon; developing some degree level ‘GOOD’ college, as confirmed courses that are academic, afoot in the borough with Grand Opening event between 11am to 3pm Prices for one and two bedroom apartments significant and exciting better able to support the apprenticeship programmes. by the recent Ofsted report,” vocational or industry and the planned regeneration to take a tour of the brand-new development, at Atwood House currently start from £402,950 new developments on the education and skills needs of And, working with Croydon she enthused. apprenticeship work-based. and the new Croydon horizon for the College. the borough’s residents. Council, the college will enjoy a glass of champagne and meet the and £507,950 respectively. The development “I was delighted to join a Qualifications on offer, Partnership development. Coulsdon Sixth Form College Croydon College is also open a new facility for McCarthy and Stone team. is already proving popular with local retirees college with such a highly include apprenticeships, We as a college will ensure will merge with Croydon working with an increasing young people with special The apartments are thoughtfully-designed and is currently 40% sold off plan. skilled and motivated staff BTEC and NVQs. “We are that we will provide the College early in 2019. While number of local businesses, educational needs at its exclusively for the over 60s to provide the To register your interest, please call 0800 201 and a hardworking student continually looking at our skills and training to enable each college will retain their including large Levy campus in September 2020. very best in modern, independent living 4743 or visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/ body.” Croydon College offers curriculum to try and ensure our community to access within a safe and secure environment. The atwood-house.

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ENTA, has already delivered over IN BRIEF along with 330 new homes and includes housebuilder a landscaped ‘café culture’ Murray sings the praises of BxB Flats planned for Redrow, have public piazza, flexible A CROYDON Council-backed drive to build and Cheriton House, the site of a former care been given community and small around 2,000 homes for local people has been home on Chipstead Avenue in Thornton Munanimous approval by business space on a gateway Morello Phase II praised by a Deputy Mayor of London during Heath for 24 new one-and two-bed shared Addiscombe Road site next to East Croydon Croydon Council for a major his visit to the borough. ownership homes and three new affordable new infrastructure and train station. INITIAL plans for a new In 2016 the council established the develop- rent properties. residential-led regeneration The development will 18-storey block of flats in ment company Brick by Brick (BxB), which He said: “Councils have a vital role to play scheme which will deliver also complete the public Croydon have been unveiled. has begun to deliver more than 2,000 new in tackling London’s housing crisis. It was a new entrance to East East Croydon bridge link A pre-application proposal for homes throughout Croydon, with around great to visit Croydon and see how the bor- Croydon Station, and a key that will provide a much- gets green light nearly 140 flats in Addiscombe half being affordable housing. ough is benefitting from this development piece of infrastructure for desired connection between Road was heard by Croydon To date, 43 sites have planning consent and and helping to build new affordable homes the town. central Croydon and the facilitate a major overstation main construction has begun on more than for those living in the area.” Council’s planning committee. Addiscombe community. development and 21st In October 2017, the 10. James Murray, Deputy Mayor of London Other consented BxB schemes in the The plans have been put Menta has been a long time century railway station joint venture developers for Housing & Residential Development, pipeline include for 157 homes in Lion Green forward by London and promoter of the whole East within the East Croydon submitted a planning visited two BxB sites where work is under- Road in Coulsdon and a further 126 on the Quadrant (L&Q) a housing Croydon Masterplan, where masterplan scheduled for application to deliver the way; Ravensdale Gardens in Upper Norwood site of the Wandle Road car park. association which manages there are now over 4 million 2022. Craig Marks, Director 95,000 homes in London and the Morello Quarter Phase II development on Cherry square feet of permissioned of Menta, said: “We believe South East. The site is already that this development will Orchard Road and a new development being delivered OPTIVO and Pocket Living empty and there is already provide excellent housing station entrance connecting in separate funding vehicles. are working together to de- permission to build 62 flats on for a range of pockets, boost Addiscombe, through the HMRC are now occupiers liver a 100 per cent afforda- Pocket and Optivo help the land. economic prosperity for Morello II development, into of over 250,000sq ft with ble scheme. local businesses, shape a East Croydon station and more offices planned to The eye-catching devel- Notting Hill Genesis come forward to underpin safer and more attractive keep things affordable beyond. opment, situated in Ad- Croydon’s emergence as a neighbourhood, create a gets council approval Following months of discombe Grove, will feature Marc Vlessing, Pocket Liv- major London destination welcoming new community ment unanimous consent in discussions with Croydon the planning committee’s of the scheme as well as 153 affordable homes with NOTTING Hill Genesis has been to work and live, with the hub, and deliver much better November 2017. ing’s CEO, said: “Pocket Liv- Council, the applications decision.” Ricardo Rossetti, the positive contributions three rooftop terraces offer- given the green light to build a consented Westfield town connectivity across the town. Optivo Chief Executive, ing is proud of its commit- were voted through by Planning Director for the new residents have ing stunning views across “100 per cent” affordable scheme centre expected to further “We have received a great Paul Hackett, said: “We’re ment to affordable housing. councillors earlier this year. Redrow said: “The feedback made within the existing south London. on Wellesley Road. transform the area. deal of support from local really excited to have signed We chose to partner with Morello II will deliver 445 we have received locally in Addiscome community. The scheme is set to Menta are also working businesses and residents this deal with Pocket Living Optivo because they share The new 26-storey tower block new homes including 107 relation to Morello Phase “We feel confident Morello complete in March 2020. and are looking forward this vision. We continue to closely with Network and are pleased that this has I has been fantastic in Phase II will do the same and will be delivered by 2020 on the new affordable homes. Croydon Council’s planning to delivering much-needed look for new ways to maxim- Rail on adjoining sites to now been echoed through terms of the look and feel much more.” site of Cambridge House. The Morello masterplan committee gave the develop- homes in the borough.” ise affordable housing.”

Businesses local to Gatwick Shaping up: The towers as they currently stand (below) and a vision of how the development will look when it opens in 2020 (above) are 50% more likely to export than the national average The world’s tallest modular towers begin to take shape TIDE Construction and Vision Modular Systems’ record-breaking towers are taking shape at 101 George Street. The world’s tallest modular buildings will constitute a seismic shift for the future of London’s architecture and urban landscape. The scale of construction in just over 24 months demonstrates the capacity of offsite to deliver quality homes at speed, with many sustainability benefits and minimal disrup- tion for local communities. Designed by architects HTA, the two tow- ers will eventually stand 44 and 38 storeys scaling 135m and housing 546 build-to-rent apartments. The scheme will comprise of 1500 modules. Shared amenities at the two towers include podium garden, roof top gardens on each tower, gyms, resident’s lounge, private dining and event rooms. On the ground floor there will be an art gallery, café and business hub. Menta Morello Offices: A scheme to develop around 70,000 sq ft of offices, plus a new gastro Construction commenced onsite this year pub has been approved and could be incorporated into a wider strategic development with the completion date set for 2020. Gatwick brings global trade opportunities closer Sky Lounge and skating rink part of Fairfield £30m refurb A WORLD-CLASS concert Neil Chandler, Fairfield Halls Everything in the foyer, The former Arnhem Gallery the likes of The Beatles and hall, a new glass extension Venue Director, and Magnus including exhibitions from will become a 750-standing David Bowie once played. next to College Green, a Sky Wills, Project Architect at the V&A, will be free to use live music venue which, for Finally, the guests were led We’re more Lounge and an indoor ice- MICA, leading the tours, told for the Croydon public. This, one month of the year, will outside to “one of the most skating rink are all part of the guests the huge renovation in part, will be funded by a transform into an indoor exciting parts” of the project plans to restore the Fairfield project will be completed in private business club – open ice rink and during the – a new glazed extension than just an airport Halls into a venue “the people time for the venue to reopen to just 200 people – in the Sky summer months will be home next to College Square (left) of Croydon can be proud of”. next year. Lounge upstairs providing to roller-disco events. The that will provide a licensed The latest details of the Chandler spoke of his a high-end work/meeting tours were then taken into coffee shop and house a £30million refurbishment vision to turn the huge foyer lounge during the day, an the vast 1,759-seater concert separate studio, named the were given out during two entrance into an aspirational exclusive “priority lounge” hall, getting a closer look at ‘Croydon Community Cube’, private tours of the site, community hub, an area for theatre goers by night and the restoration work aimed with a semi-sprung floor for organised by Croydon that he and Wills see as a late-night private business at returning the space to community groups to meet, Constructing Excellence Club. “the heart of the venue”. club bar late into the evening. its former glories – where create and rehearse. 6 7

Looking back from the first Develop Croydon Conference,

August 2017 we reflect on the regeneration headlines that have shaped Interchange office February 2015 building sold for set for £71.5m to Tristan £1.5m regeneration as the borough over the past eight years and take a quick Capital Partners. funding secured from January 2018 Transport for London. Mayor of London look at what lies ahead. Sadiq Khan gives the go-ahead on June 2014 the final plans Work begins on a multi- for Westfield and million pound project to Hammerson’s £1.4 change the face of London billion shopping Road in West Croydon. centre. February 2016 Purley BID officially launched. January 2018 Greystar and February 2016 Henderson Park Barratt London win October 2016 Launch of BOXPARK acquire the site May 2018 planning permission at 101 George January 2013 Croydon. The Croydon Partnership announce a April 2014 for two tower blocks July 2016 Street from Tide Westfield and new co-located John Lewis department Plans approved for in West Croydon Fairfield Halls closes Construction. Hammerson store and Waitrose supermarket will the redevelopment scheme. ahead of £30million Work on the announce the anchor the £1.4billion redevlopment of of the former Cane transformation. world’s tallest formation of the Croydon retail town centre. Hill Hospital site by modular towers Croydon Partnership. December 2014 February 2017 16 November 2010 Barratt and Ward Our Time Is Now Superdrug cut the ribbon is now well First Develop November 2011 Homes. proposes the creation on new Croydon HQ - the underway. Croydon Conference. The Mayor of of a “growth zone” base for 500 employees. London, Boris which would see Johnson, says locally generated he would support March 2016 taxes rapidly bring July 2016 Croydon being February 2014 Body Shop signs 2019 forward the delivery September 2015 HUB appointed to granted city status Demand for luxury seven-year lease Work to begin on Westfield of a £5.25bn EDF set to move regenerate Taberner and announces accommodation in Croydon. and Hammerson state of regeneration July 2015 to Interchange, House site. in Croydon the art shopping centre. 010 2 £23m of 013 2 programme, including 015 2 Launch underlined after a May 2014 Croydon. September 2017 additional funding 23,500 new jobs and of luxury two-bedroomed Develop Guildhouse Rosepride to help redevelop 8,000 homes in the apartments, September 2015 apartment achieved Croydon run granted planning the town at the town centre by 2031. Vita, on Ruskin Sussex Innovation a 26% increase in their first permission for One Develop Croydon Square site. Centre opens in investor tour. Conference. capital value in just Croydon. Lansdowne Road. 3 months. 19 0 2 18 0 2 11 0 2 14 0 2 16 0 2 17 0 2

February 2014 Croydon Council January 2011 grants outline planning March 2014 December 2015 August 2016 March 2017 September 2017 Launch of the Develop permission to Croydon Work starts on a Singapore-based Plans to bring a £17m R&F Properties buys Ribbon cut on HMRC’s first June 2014 May 2015 Croydon Forum. Partnership. £3 million street developer Hung community and 5.5acre site including regional centre in Croydon April 2018 The inaugural Hermes buys makeover of Ho Land buys both leisure centre and St George’s House – at Ruskin Square. Menta and Redrow given Croydon Tech City Croydon’s 50p Croydon’s restaurant Apollo House and new housing to New better known as the planning approval by seminar is held at building. September 2017 quarter South End. in a Addington given the former Nestle Building Croydon Council for the Croydon College. Warhol Croydon, a month- £99million deal. go-ahead. - for £60m. second phase of their long cultural landmark May 2016 Morello development retail park bought by March 2017 event in homage to Andy LaSalle Investment Management November 2016 Works begin on £1.1m Warhol. April 2018 in £45.5million deal. Businesses vote in renovation of the Crystal Palace FC are given favour of Croydon 700-year-old Surrey the green light to redevlop May 2016 BID continuing for Street Market. the Main Stand at their Launch of TMRW Tech Hub. a third five-year term. home. February 2014 March 2014 May 2016 First Croydon News is Croydon Council November 2016 Ruskin Square and Morello both published. approves plans for Brick by Brick, Croydon November 2018 hold topping out ceremonies, the demolition of Council’s development Having begun work either side of East Croydon in company, submits its first on phase one, R&F station. preparation for the planning applications. announce plans for February 2013 deconstruction of the phase two of the Queen’s Launch of New 1960s office block, Square development, Addington BID. formerly the council’s including a 50-storey headquarters. tower, 830 homes, a ‘creative quarter’ and a new Town Square

December 2017 Tide Construction gain 2019 planning permission for Fairfield Halls will reopen after 101 George Street. The £30million restoration. residential towers will be the tallest ever built using modular construction. 8 9

Tropic expand on Beddington Lane We’re determined to deliver TROPIC Skincare, co- Alex Gale, Head of SHW owned by Susie Ma and London Business Space, Council commits further £166m healthier streets, says King Lord Alan Sugar, has let said: “It’s great to see a 25,000 sq ft of warehouse local business owner PLANS to enhance make the most of London space on Beddington expanding within Croy- Croydon’s transport and we are committed Lane, as the multi award don and taking advantage network, including to delivering healthier winning ethical beauty of a recently refurbished to improve town infrastructure substantial funding streets and sustainable for walking and cycle improvements for Croydon. company expands in unit to make this their improvements have been “Our plans will help Croydon. home for the foreseeable ABINET has given approved to be submitted to support the Mayor’s Susie Ma said of the future.” the go-ahead for All change: Croydon’s the Mayor of London. Transport Strategy and letting: “We’re delighted ing team and production. SHW were joint agents Croydon Council to infrastructure will continue The anticipated funding will see road danger and to be upgrading Tropic’s I’m looking forward to with JLL for the scheme’s continue to invest of £9m over three years traffic levels in Croydon in and regenerate to be transformed over the Surrey Beauty Kitchen to seeing what the future asset manager LaSalle next four years includes resources for reduced. It will also promote Cthe borough’s infrastructure cycle-training, support for healthy streets and liveable accommodate our grow- holds at our new HQ.” Investment Management. for the next four years. the rollout of a cycle hire neighbourhoods.” Members approved scheme, new electric vehicle The strategy includes funding for the next phase charging points, and the targets reducing the number A Fruitful industrial deal for SHW of Croydon’s Growth Zone delivery of schemes to create of deaths and serious programme, totalling £166m. safer streets and increase injuries on London’s The Growth Zone SHW Business Space have successfully com- other market variables. walking and cycling to and roads to zero by 2041 and programme is made up pleted the letting of Brandon House, Croydon “Brandon House was one of the last sizea- from schools. increasing the proportion of 46 projects totalling an – 45,770 sq ft of industrial and warehousing ble available industrial units in the area and Councillor Stuart King investing in making it easier of journeys by foot, cycle or estimated £520m, which will space. Fruitful Office have taken occupation which has now been let to another distribu- (pictured), cabinet lead for for everyone to travel by public transport in Croydon support the regeneration on a 10 year lease on the sizeable Marlowe tion company highlighting the current trend environment and transport, bus, cycle or foot. We are to 50% by 2021. of the town centre through Way complex, strategically located in the of Croydon being at the heart of the last mile said: “Getting transport investing in improving The document, which essential improvements to prime industrial area of Croydon. delivery chain for South London and the infrastructure right is a key journeys and making sets out a programme of transport and public spaces Partner Alex Gale said of the deal: “As surrounds.” step in helping Croydon Croydon a safer and easier investment running into for the benefit of residents, demand for industrial space in South London Daniel Ernst, CEO of Fruitful Office con- achieve its ambitious goals. place to live, work and visit. 2022, was approved by businesses and visitors. continues to accelerate so supply tightens. firmed: “This complex in Croydon provides “We want to improve “The Mayor’s priorities Croydon’s cabinet last The programme has been “Availability is a persistent issue which us ample space to grow our business of deliv- transport across Croydon, set out how to help everyone month. approved as major projects affects rents, sale prices, yields and several ering fruit to south and central London.” within the town centre, including the redevelopment of the , continue to progress well. Transport plans include committing £20m to Transport for London (TfL)’s Fiveways project; a new and improved West Croydon Station; greater tram network capacity; significant funding Park Lane gyratory. High- a lighting plan incorporating for additional bus services; Councillor Stuart King, throughout Croydon, reduced centre of Croydon. New jobs, quality streetscaping will a series of temporary and a comprehensive cabinet lead for environment air pollution and an exciting as Croydon’s economy grows be delivered as part of the and permanent lighting programme of bus priority and transport, said: “This cultural offer for all to enjoy.” and becomes more resilient, Katharine Street, Park Street installations and pieces, in a measures to support access programme is essential for us Councillor Manju Shahul- will also be created. and Mint Walk projects to programme called Croydon- to and from Croydon town to continue in our ambitions Hameed, cabinet member “Cabinet approving this rejuvenate Croydon’s civic Lit, which will benefit centre. There will also be to be London’s most dynamic for economy and jobs, said: programme shows we centre, creating a new setting the borough’s night-time improvements to streets growth borough, supporting “We’re also, through this are committed to making for the Town Hall. economy. It will also include including North End, Poplar our aims of providing programme, creating a world Croydon an even better place Growth Zone funding for work to develop the Croydon Walk, George Street and the better transport capacity class public realm for the to live, work and visit.” cultural projects will include Music City plan. Croydon continues to buck the national economic trend fuelling anticipation that and residential use. The developer/investors wanting enlarging the reception a start will be made on-site Freshwater Group owns to invest and build. At Ruskin area and, at the same time, next year. This is against the building and it was Square, Stanhope Schroders providing new amenities in We are a privately owned contracting and fit out company, an otherwise nationwide recently the subject of a are actively seeking pre-lets the form of café space and a building the social infrastructure that people depend on in their backdrop of retail woes. vacant possession exercise to for their second building, gym. Elsewhere in the town facilitate a proposed 120,000 having successfully delivered St George’s House (aka the daily lives. In recent years, partnered with Croydon Council, we Alighting at East Croydon station, it is impossible sq ft office development the first office building in former Nestle Tower), and have completed over £150m of improvements and expansions to miss the construction involving neighbouring their master plan which is let the surrounding St George’s for education provision in the borough. progress of Greystar/Tide building 96 George Street, fully occupied by HMRC. Walk ownerships are now Construction on George which is also owned by the Landlords in the town are shrouded in hoardings. The Freshwater Group. This majority of tenants who have To learn more about us, visit: www.willmottdixon.co.uk Street. Two gravity-defying otherwise taking advantage By Vanessa Clark building cores (right) are could prove to be the next of the improvement in rental been residing on short-term [email protected] office development to be leases are looking for new @WillmottDixon in the process of being levels and decreasing supply constructed as a precursor to delivered providing much to agree lease renewals homes as their tenancies HILST the the delivery of the ‘world’s needed Grade A specified new early, extending lease terms expire in preparation for the country tallest modular towers’. office space in the town. at the same time and then construction programme by TAKING CROYDON TO new owners R&F Properties. remains They seem to have appeared The Croydon office market investing in their buildings gripped in in next to no time and, as well has seen a spate of activity with improved common parts Across the road from NEW HEIGHTS political as being visible from every over the last few months and amenities. Examples of the St George’s activities, Wand economic uncertainty, direction within Croydon, meaning that many of the this activity include; LaSalle Fairfield Halls, the £30m Croydon appears to be observers confirm they can better office buildings are at Sunley House on Bedford local authority cultural bucking the market with a now be seen from Wimbledon. now full. All the remaining Park where the common project remains under strong level of activity across The cores are not even at space at Renaissance under parts have all been upgraded active refurbishment and a number of sectors. their finished height with asset managers M&G is now and the 6th floor is currently will reopen next year. All The Croydon Partnership several more stories yet to let to Green Network Energy. being refurbished ready to be of this is in addition to an launched to the market. impressive list of additional recently announced follow. Next door, contractor Interchange is now fully www.tideconstruction.co.uk www.visionmodular.com agreements with John Lewis Tide Construction has taken let for the first time since Whilst at 69 Park Lane new residential developments @tideconstruct @visionmodular and Waitrose and the CPO short-term occupation of St its original refurbishment. Landlords CEG are re- shows the town continues to process is now in hand, Matthews House for offices This is a great message for cladding the building, go from strength to strength. 10 11

Urban art festival PARTY TIME: The Food Festival attracted MOBO award-winners support in excess of 12,000 people into South adds even more End, while the raucous celebrations in Boxpark were seen up down the Croydon’s music city ambitions colour to town country (bottom) MOBO award-winners have backed Croydon’s ambitions to become a music city in the style of centre’s streets Nashville or Seattle. CROYDON’S first urban art festival A report setting out a raft of plans to put culture was held earlier this year, celebrating at the heart of the borough’s regeneration revealed the amazing pieces of work found on that local rap stars Nadia Rose, and Krept and the town’s streets and adding around a Konan, are backing the council’s music city further 60 new murals. proposals. RISEfestival ran for ten days from Nadia, whose Skwod video won the MOBO September 5, and included installations award for best video in 2016, said: “Croydon is fast from some of the world’s leading urban developing a reputation as a hotbed of musical EYE-CATCHING: Some of the colourful street art artists. Kevin Zuchowski-Morrison, talent and has produced some of the most successful grime artists in the UK. that now adorns the buildings across the town owner of RISEgallery said: “We’ve been driving public art in Croydon for the last “I think it’s a fantastic idea for Croydon to become four years. a music city, a place where emerging talent is “The festival solidified Croydon’s recognised and nurtured and budding musicians are given every opportunity to succeed.” position on the international urban art need in getting a good start in life. It makes us proud scene as one of the key places in Europe Since her MOBO award win the 25 year-old MC to see Croydon develop into a music city.” to visit for street art.” (pictured right) has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Progress on Croydon’s music city plans was Sound of 2017 and headlined Glastonbury’s Park Croydon Council cultural director outlined in a report to the council’s cabinet Stage. Paula Murray said: “I’m so pleased at last month. the mix we had in this year’s festival The report revealed South London rap duo Krept Throughout the autumn Croydon Council – combining local, national and and Konan have also lent their support to the plans. has been working with local musicians, music international talent, and showcasing Konan said: “Growing up in this part of London industry professionals, live music lovers artists from diverse backgrounds, we know there is so much talent waiting to be and music city experts Sound Diplomacy, to and particularly women working in nurtured. As musicians we want to break down develop its plans for the future of music in street art.” barriers and help give others the opportunities they Croydon.

A SIZZLING SUMMER OF FOOD, MUSIC 22nd November - 9th December 10am to 6pm, North End & FOOTBALL CROYDON enjoyed an unforgettable summer the day of England’s emphatic 6-1 victory with World Cup fever gripping the borough and over Panama. ABOUT THE FORUM MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES huge crowds enjoying packed out festivals as The annual event attracted its biggest the sun shone down. audience yet – more than 12,000 – to enjoy great The Develop Croydon Forum is a group of To learn more about Croydon’s businesses, partners, agencies and individuals regeneration, see our interactive Gareth Southgate’s men thrilled the nation entertainment along with fantastic food and whose main aim is to promote Croydon as a development map and hear the latest as they battled valiantly to the semi-finals of drink from more than 90 stalls dotted around location to invest, work and live. updates visit www.developcroydon.com the World Cup in Russia. Croydon was the Croydon’s South End on a glorious summer’s epicentre of the support back home thanks to day. Other festivals held across the borough The Forum represents those in the private, public T: 020 8726 7968 and third sectors wishing to contribute to the the huge hoards that packed into Boxpark for also enjoyed fantastic turnouts. E: [email protected] regeneration and economic renewal of the each and every England match. On Sunday, July 15 the second edition of the borough. An independent committee oversees  developcroydon The boisterous celebrations in the urban food Croydon International Mela saw thousands the direction, activities and finances of the Forum.  developcroydon outlet next to the East Croydon station were pack into Wandle Park to celebrate the culture captured by media outlets up and down the of Croydon’s Asian communities and showcase land, and overseas, as the Three Lions marched a combination of musical legends, international into the last four. The World Cup party mood artists, local talent, extraordinary dance and COLLECTIVELY PROMOTING CROYDON had a knock-on effect elsewhere too, not least at spectacular street theatre. While the day before INVEST I WORK I LIVE the Croydon Food and Music Festival. A record- Croydon PrideFest returned for its third and breaking crowd enjoyed this year’s Festival on largest year. www.developcroydon.com 12

Croydon continues to Develop T was another packed twelve months tram and on foot around various key sites for the Develop Croydon Forum as the – including the industrial heartland of town’s transformation into one of the the borough on the Purley Way. While, in capital’s most exciting high-growth September, guests enjoyed stunning views of areas continued. Croydon’s best assets to the north and to the IFormed of over 65 businesses, partners, south from the top of the newly refurbished agencies and individuals, the Develop Leon House. Croydon Forum is a not-for-profit June was a particularly busy month, Community Interest Company. Since 2011, with the Develop Croydon London Drinks the Forum has been working together Reception held in the fantastic setting of with the combined aim to drive the town the roof-top bar in CBRE’s base in St Paul’s towards its full potential, while challenging Offices. perceptions and informing Croydon’s The week before, the Forum had a major residents and businesses. presence at the London Real Estate Forum This collaborative approach – bringing in Berkley Square. The Croydon stand, with together key stakeholders in the public and its touch-screen development screen, proved private sectors - has been one of the biggest very popular, while a briefing from Richard factors in Croydon’s success over the past Plant, Partner at SHW and Chairman of decade. Develop Croydon has been widely Develop Croydon and Craig Marks, CEO of credited with helping to kick-start the town’s Menta, drew a big crowd. £5.25 billion regeneration programme and The first Croydon Property Show, its efforts were recognised earlier this year supported by Develop Croydon, was held in when it was shortlisted for the ‘Collaborators September. Hundreds of eager home hunters Award’ at the prestigious Estates Gazette flooded into the day-long event to hear from industry awards night. a wide-range of experts and to learn just why Indeed, 2018 was a particularly fruitful year Croydon is now regarded as one of London’s EVENTFUL YEAR: Investor Tour delegates discover the sights of Croydon (above and below right) for the Forum. most sought-after property hot-spots. while Croydon Council Chief Executive Jo Negrini delivers a speech at MIPIM (below left) Things kicked off at MIPIM Cannes – real On top of all that, three Develop Croydon estate’s premier global exhibition. Working partner meetings were held with some alongside the Council and other key partners, fantastic speakers, while the Occupier Forum Develop Croydon hosted a stand in the continued its good work, with a steering London Pavillion and held a range of events. group assembled and roadshow events held The Brunch on the Beach brought together to keep the town’s businesses and employers some of the biggest players in the property fully up-to-date with the latest developments. industry to hear all about the exciting Two editions of the 12-page Croydon developments underway in Croydon and News were produced, the social media learn more about the opportunities available presence was intensified on both Twitter across the borough. and Instagram (@DevelopCroydon) and a Two sold-out Investor Tours were delivered photo library, with access to some stunning in spring and autumn. These hugely popular shots of the town and all its historic and events take delegates around the town centre new buildings, is now available to all Forum and beyond, giving the inside-track on all partners. And the hard work continues into of the developments helping to change and 2019. To stay up to date with all the latest shape Croydon’s future. news, or to learn more about the Forum’s In May, attendees were taken by coach, work, visit – www.developcroydon.com

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