Gospel Oak & Haverstock Community Vision
A Planning framework to support neighbourhood regeneration
John Diver – Regeneration and Planning West Kentish Town neighbours’ meeting 02.02.2021
camden.gov.uk 1. The need for a framework and its purpose
2. Our process for forming a Community Vision
3. What we have been hearing so far
4. Next steps
camden.gov.uk What is a Community Vision? A document used in the urban planning process to outline the long-term goals and priorities for a neighbourhood;
Gets us thinking about what we want to see improved as well as how the neighbourhood should look and feel in the future;
A formal planning framework to help shape future decision making in this area;
Help ensure that this regeneration is planned for holistically and that the money we have available is spent in the most effective way.
camden.gov.uk Need for a Community Vision Gospel Oak and Haverstock area is expected to see a number of exciting changes in the next few years
This will include: • brand new homes, • safer streets; • improvements to Queens Crescent and the market; and • investment in open spaces and community facilities
Joint up strategy is required to ensure changes are reflective of local’s people’s needs
Comprehensive Vision for new or enhanced infrastructure needed to support the community.
camden.gov.uk Need for a Community Vision
New homes already delivered / expected at:
• Kiln Place • Barrington and Lamble • Bacton Low Rise • Maitland Park • West Kentish Town
With potential for further new homes at Wendling & St Stephens Close (subject to ballot)
In total over 800 existing homes could be replaced to modern standards
As well as up to 1200 new homes
camden.gov.uk Purpose of Community Vision
camden.gov.uk 1. The need for a framework and its purpose
2. Our process for forming a Community Vision
3. What we have been hearing so far
4. Next steps
camden.gov.uk Forming the Vision
We know that local people know their area Hemmingway better than anyone else, which is why we Markets study Queens (2019) Safer Camden want you to get involved and help Crescent Network ‘Decorators’ feedback shape the Vision by telling us what report 2019 (2020) your community needs most. Camden Safer 2015/16 Travel Framework consultation consultation (2020) To do so, we will first be listening to feedback already provided as well as Community Site further listening and learning to help clarify 2013 Priorities Vision Allocations consultation engagement feedback what actions are most important 2020/21 (2020)
We also have a programme of further activities to confirm some of this learning as well as test opinions on new matters of local importance.
camden.gov.uk Forming the Vision
camden.gov.uk Neighbourhood Assembly
Dedicated forum to discuss complex issues and trade offs in a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing their views and experience.
Not a formal decision making body, provides recommendations to the Council on various issues seen as important for the area
Focus is on deliberation, listening to differing views and trying to reach agreement on what they think is best for the neighbourhood
So far, 5 sessions have been held via Zoom. Range of speakers covering different themes before deliberation in small ‘break out rooms’
First fully remote citizen’s assembly held in the UK
Chaired and run independently, with facilitation support from Camden officers
camden.gov.uk GOHVision.Camden.gov.uk Ongoing community survey
This survey will close in a days time, make sure that you have had your say!
camden.gov.uk Search: bit.ly/gohvision camden.gov.uk Forming the Vision
camden.gov.uk 1. The need for a framework and its purpose
2. Our process for forming a Community Vision
3. What we have been hearing so far
4. Next steps
camden.gov.uk camden.gov.uk camden.gov.uk (As of 25.01.2020)
camden.gov.uk Some early themes identified Prioritise actions which contribute to addressing Effective decisions should focus on investments these top four issues that: • Ensures that all regeneration brings about tangible benefits for the whole community; • Improving community safety still seen as a major priority; • Make community facilities more attractive to a greater range of ages and backgrounds to help build community spirit; • New homes should make the area more beautiful, but this must respect the existing context and area’s heritage; • There is a specific need to enhance the offer of youth facilities in the area; • Access to nature and enhancing the biodiversity of the area seen as a top priority.
camden.gov.uk 1. Reminder on the need and purpose
2. Our process for forming a Community Vision
3. What we have been hearing so far
4. Next steps
camden.gov.uk Engagement next steps
Direct outreach to target under- represented groups
Further targeting after monitoring of responses to address any key gaps
Online surveys CommonPlace relaunched Leaflets to all households Leaflets to all businesses Neighbourhood Assembly Directly notify stakeholders / sessions organisations Workshops / calls to local groups Posters and organisations Socials (FB, Twitter, Nextdoor) E-alerts Newsletters
camden.gov.uk Programme
camden.gov.uk Have your say!
• Visit bit.ly/gohvision to share your thoughts about the future of the area
• Paper copies available, or
• Call 0203 735 7629 to complete questions over the phone
• Sign up for updates on the project website: GOHVision.camden.gov.uk
• Email: [email protected]
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