UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

Stage 3 Consultation report

Soundings September 2016

UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY 5 TRACKING CHANGES 57 1.1 Introduction 5 5.1 Overview 57 1.2 Summary of events 6 5.2 Masterplan responses 58 & involvement 1.3 Masterplan themes 8 CHAPTER 6 1.4 Synopsis of responses 10 NEXT STEPS 63 6.1 Overview 63 CHAPTER 2 6.2 Consultation timeline 64 BACKGROUND 17 6.3 Contact us 64 2.1 Cultural & Education District 17 2.2 About UCL East 18

2.3 Who is involved 19 APPENDICES 67 A Publicity & communications 68 CHAPTER 3 B Stakeholder mapping 72 CONSULTATION PROCESS 21 C Context 74 3.1 Overview 21 D Exhibition materials 76 3.2 Consultation diary 22 E Feedback form 86 3.3 Communication & promotion 24 F Outreach notes 88 3.4 Activities & events 26 G Workshop tablesheets 90 3.5 Community involvement 30 H Virtual reality tool 91

CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS 33 4.1 Overview 33 4.2 Events feedback 42 4.3 Workshop feedback 48

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CHAPTER 1 SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction

Cultural and Education District Community consultation UCL (University College London) is in As part of the LDA masterplanning partnership with the London Legacy team, Soundings have been Development Corporation (LLDC) to appointed by LLDC and UCL to establish a new university campus, carry out community consultation UCL East, at Queen Elizabeth to inform development of the Olympic Park. masterplan for UCL East. The aims of this process are to: Together with Stratford Waterfront, UCL East is part of the Cultural and • Raise awareness of the project and Education District (formerly known masterplan development. as Olympicopolis) project. This will • Gather aspirations and understand see a world class education and key issues with regard to the UCL cultural district clustered around the East masterplan - both for the local Stadium, ArcelorMittal Orbit and the community and the UCL student London Aquatics Centre (see page 17 and staff community. for more details). • Be inclusive, accessible, This forms part of the legacy transparent and engaging. transformation of Queen Elizabeth • Facilitate a variety of different Olympic Park into a new, diverse ways for people to get involved. and vibrant part of London. • Clearly communicate the feedback The development of masterplans for from the community to UCL, LLDC both sites commenced in 2015. This and the masterplanning team. will be followed by more detailed • Inform the masterplan design into 2016 and 2017. Planning development. applications for the Cultural and Education District are anticipated for This report documents the late 2016. activities, findings and outcomes from the third stage of the consultation process and will inform the Statement of Community Involvement to be submitted as part of the future Cultural and Education District planning applications.

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1.2 Summary of events & Consultation timeline Feeding into the masterplan involvement ASPIRATIONS & MASTERPLAN Findings from the consultation have been regularly discussed with UCL, The third round of public PRINCIPLES LLDC and the LDA masterplanning consultation activities took place JUNE - AUGUST 2015 team to help inform the thinking between July and August 2016, and masterplan development. presenting how the masterplanning Raising awareness about the Below is an overview: team have been developing the project. Understanding key plans further following the previous issues & opportunities and • Members of the project team stage of consultation including a discussing masterplan principles attended all consultation events number of important changes that to inform the masterplan development. to discuss the project and hear have been made for feedback. feedback first-hand. The first stage of consultation • Initial findings from events are in summer 2015 sought to raise EMERGING MASTERPLAN also fed-back to the wider team awareness of the project as well FEBRUARY 2016 shortly after. as gain an understanding of both • Dedicated sessions with the UCL and local community issues Presenting the masterplan and project team to present and and aspirations. The second round how this has responded to discuss consultation findings. of events (November 2015 - consultation. February 2016) aimed to provide Setting out next steps. • This report is a record of the further background, feedback process which, along with the on the findings from Stage 1 and Stage 1 and 2 Consultation gather feedback on the emerging Reports, will ultimately inform proposals. the Statement of Community Involvement which will be part of Findings from this stage of MASTERPLAN the planning application. engagement have been used to JULY - AUGUST 2016 inform the final stage of masterplan Responding to the previous Over the course of the consultation development before the planning consultation and presenting the project team have listened to submission in winter 2016. updates to the masterplan. and wherever possible responded to the views expressed through Continuing to discuss ongoing The exhibition took place for this consultation, alongside those opportunities. nine days between July and of key stakeholders and Statutory August 2016; in total over 2,700 Consultees (such as Transport for people attended these events. London). 184 individual feedback forms, 400+ comments and suggestions PRE-SUBMISSION As the masterplan has developed (including feedback form CONSULTATION we have been tracking how comments), and workshop sheets NOVEMBER 2016 community feedback has influenced from two group sessions were the masterplan (see Chapter 5 for Information sharing session to received and recorded. more details). present the final masterplan. Event information was circulated to over 21,000 local residents, businesses and contacts from Stage 1 and 2 events, alongside information available on the project web pages. OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION & STATUTORY Thank you CONSULTATION We would like to thank all who have WINTER 2016 participated in the consultation Cultural and Education District process to date and given their Planning Application(s) valuable input, ideas and time. submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LLDC).

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people attended 2729 the 9-day exhibition

184 completed feedback forms

comments and suggestions received (including feedback 400+ form comments)

comments left on the 29 noticeboard

21,000 event flyers delivered locally 4100+ people engaged in total from stages 1, 2 and 3

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1.3 Masterplan themes

The masterplan has been presented under three key themes that relate to the planning process and the strategic objectives of LLDC and UCL. They also reflect the issues raised by the community in the previous stages of consultation.

Access & inclusion: Form & identity: Sustainability: movement & connectivity layout, scale & form environment & ecology Considers connections to, Looks at what goes where How the site relates to from and within the site, and how to arrange the the surrounding natural pedestrian movement site so that it is inviting environment, what efforts patterns and arrival and intuitive. Covers will be made to reduce the points and gateways. Also building heights, the carbon footprint and how considers disabled access, general shape and size the design of the campus wayfinding and servicing. of buildings and density. supports healthy lifestyles. Considers views and Promotes long-lasting and 'human scale' design. adaptable spaces.

Access & inclusion: Form & identity: Sustainability: public space & activities character, look & feel social & economic Relates to how public ID What sense of place the Explores the impact of space—both inside and campus has. Not only the development for outside—and a diverse related to the physical local communities and programme of events treatment of public spaces economies. Looks at and activities can make and façades but also how how the campus will the campus open and the use of the site can contribute to social equity inclusive. Interlinked contribute to a distinctive and promote community with the other themes identity. involvement. on delivering successful public spaces.

Masterplan in section, July 2016 8 UCL EAST Chapter 1 | Summary STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 1.3 Masterplan themes

Carpenters Road WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY

STRATFORD WATERFRONT

STRATFORD STATION

d a a o e Carpenters Road R L t e r City Mill River h e c i v fi River Lee Navigation Lee River i LONDON t R n Waterworks River AQUATICS o d l M O CENTRE

Pool Street UCL EAST | POOL STREET EAST

LONDON ARCELORMITTAL STADIUM ORBIT UCL EAST | POOL STREET WEST

Thornton Street

Carpenters Road

UCL EAST | MARSHGATE

Warton Road

Greenway Sidings Street

Stratford High Street

PUDDING MILL N LANE STATION

Wick Lane

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1.4 Synopsis of responses SUMMARY RESPONSES The response to the final draft masterplan has been very well received with high levels of Movement & connectivity: Movement and connectivity has been support across all aspects and 84% a recurring topic across all stages of the consultation to date. The of feedback form respondents majority of comments have centred on ease of access. Other issues excited and positive about the such as wayfinding and safety of the routes to the campus from all plans. Similarly to the previous directions through walking, cycling and public transport have also consultation, the approach to been much discussed. There was some common concern of crowd openness and accessibility—both control over routes, the Park venues, events and facilities which was physical and social—received the reiterated from Stage 2. greatest level of positive feedback. People would like more information Public space & activities: Similar to the previous stage of and reassurance on how some of the consultation, there is a lot of excitement about the open and aspirations will be delivered—most accessible public spaces that will flow through the campus. There notably connecting to the wider were many ideas about how to make this approach really work for area, publicly accessible activities, local people, with some suggesting affordable or free events and local involvement, crowd control facilities. Ensuring community integration was considered important management and approach to by many however it was also noted that keeping the balance sustainability. between openness and exclusivity of a campus is a key challenge of the development. Types of feedback Layout, scale & form: The proposed height, scale and massing was All comments have been considered, generally well received and thought to be fitting to the context. each categorised into the themes: There were a few reservations towards height and massing and uncertainty on how it would fit within the context of the Park. Others • Access & Inclusion suggested, however, that the buildings could go higher to fit with • Form & Identity the surrounding tall towers. Keeping the buildings to a human scale was mentioned a handful of times, following the previous stage of • Environment & Sustainability consultation.

These themes were informed by Character, look & feel: As part of the Cultural and Education District, the masterplan priorities and the many agree that UCL East will bring positive impact to the Park feedback from the Stage 1 and Stage offering opportunities to invite a more diverse community. It was 2 consultation events. deemed important to create a good balance between student and public uses of the campus and suggested that the use of materials During this stage of consultation could be used to differentiate between both public and private over 400 comments were collected spaces. from feedback forms, noticeboard comments, interactives on exhibition Environment & ecology: Despite the Legacy Communities Scheme boards and emails. In-depth (LCS) which was approved in 2012, the loss of the south lawn was a feedback through focus sessions was major concern for a few respondents even though it is understood also received. that the area was always earmarked for development. More thought that green space could be adequately provided for within the public Analysing in this way enables a realm of the proposals. Many were keen to see more aspects of consistent and transparent process ecological and environmental sustainability considered through to discover recurring issues where construction materials, water management and encouraging cycling there is the greatest interest. and public transport.

To the right is a high-level summary Social & economic sustainability: There has been a lot of feedback of the key messages that have come on social and economic sustainability in terms of long-term job from the third stage of consultation. opportunities for the local community. Outreach to local institutions was considered to be a successful approach for engaging young The diagram opposite shows the people and informing teenagers about lectures, workshops and quantitative responses to the activities. feedback forms questions. Overleaf is a more in-depth synopsis of all the feedback received. 10 UCL EAST Chapter 1 | Summary STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 1.4 Synopsis of responses

OVERALL IMPRESSION PLANS FITTING WITH THE OVERALL OF THE PLANS No answer | 4% VISION FOR THE CULTURAL Unexcited | 1% AND EDUCATION DISTRICT Unsure | 3% Excited | 42% Neutral | 7%

No answer | 8% Poorly | 4% Very well | 38% 84% of people were Don’t know | 10% excited and positive about the plans.

Generally positive | 42% Well | 41%

CONNECTIVITY TO VISITING THE PARK PROVIDING A GOOD RANGE THE WIDER AREA IN THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SPACES

Too many connection | 1% No answer | 16% Very often | 18% No answer | 17% No answer | 17% Very well | 25% Never | 2%

Not enough Poorly | 5% connections | 7% Occasionally | 16%

Often | 25% Don’t know | 21% Don’t know Just enough Don’t know | 23% | 17% Well | 35% connections | 54%

OPEN AND WELCOMING BUILDINGS OVERALL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND OVERALL RESPONSE TO AND PUBLIC SPACES MASSING FITTING WITHIN THE SUSTAINABILITY LOCAL CONTEXT

Very Yes | 43% Yes | 44% No answer | 15% No answer | 15% No answer | 17% informative Not at all | 1% Not at all | 1% | 24% Not No | 2% Not at all | 1% informative No | 5% | 1% Don’t know | 13% Don’t know | 11%

Don’t know | 24% Somewhat | 27% Informative | Somewhat | 22% 36%

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Synopsis of findings

The summaries to the right give an overview of all the feedback including the written comments received in Stage 3 and are categorised according to the masterplan themes.

The following feedback has been collected from:

• Feedback forms (including an ACCESS & INCLUSION: MOVEMENT & CONNECTIVITY online version) • Noticeboard comments To, from and through the campus Management and servicing • Interactives on the boards • The pedestrian environment • Provision of more routes • Outreach session tablesheets and pedestrian access to and to and from UCL East for from the site needs to be pedestrians would help control Following the previous stage of improved, especially via the the crowd flow and lessen consultation, there have been a few Carpenters Estate and local pressure on the Carpenters recurring points regarding access to tube and rail stations. Road entrance, especially on the wider area, community inclusion matchdays and other key and loss of the south lawn. • There are natural pedestrian events in the Park. “desire lines” through the To better understand how the site between Pool Street • Provision of step-free and masterplanning team have and Marshgate that should barrier-free access. Support responded to the feedback, please be incorporated into the inclusive and universal design see the 'Tracking Changes' section in masterplan as formal routes, standards so that it's not Chapter 5. as mentioned in the previous necessary to rely on lifts. stage of consultation. For more in-depth analysis please • Road closures for construction • Better accessibility to the refer to Chapter 4. and special events are seen Park without going through as an issue due to the lack of Westfield would encourage consistency with diversion more visits to the Park. routes.

Wayfinding • Propose an extension of the • A recurring issue mentioned shuttle buggy service in the across the stages of Park. consultation and by groups of consultees is the difficulty of • There is a need for wayfinding in and around the soundproofing to prevent the Park. disruption of lectures due to noise from the London • Better signage for access from Stadium and also the rail line. the south is needed including under the railway lines and across and along the rivers.

• There was a request for a clear and realistic plan for accessing West Ham matches at the London Stadium.

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FORM & IDENTITY: ACCESS & INCLUSION: PUBLIC SPACE & ACTIVITIES LAYOUT, SCALE & FORM

Connecting with the Public spaces & activities Scale local community • Providing affordable or free • Some suggested to keep • Ensure integration between events and low-cost cafes buildings to human scale to fit the existing communities and will encourage people to visit with the Park, as mentioned UCL students / staff but also frequently. in the previous stage of maintain a balance between the consultation. openness and exclusivity of the • Many mentioned the idea of campus. having artworks throughout the • A few commented that the public spaces. buildings could go higher to • Provide courtyards, green fit with the surrounding tall spaces with plenty of • Outdoor “study pods” were towers and create a coherent public seating and tables to suggested for both university skyline in and around the Park. make visitors and the local and local A-level students to community feel welcome. use.

• Publicity of events and activities happening at UCL Safety & security and across the Park to attract the community through • Concerns about safety, advertisements online and especially related to football in the venues as well as live “hooligans” and the student feeds showing people what is accommodation, due to the happening. nature of the plans.

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ID

FORM & IDENTITY: SUSTAINABILITY: SUSTAINABILITY: CHARACTER, LOOK & FEEL ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY SOCIAL & ECONOMIC

Identity & place Environmental sustainability Social & economic sustainability • It was deemed important to • Loss of the south lawn area • Overall, there is much create a good balance between is still a concern for some, as support for UCL East as an student and public uses of the mentioned in the previous inclusive, community-facing campus. stage of consultation. development. Only a few commenters were concerned Materiality • Keeping the green space and that the facilities will not feel • Suggestions on the use of quality of the waterfront like they are for the local materials that would let were valued highly, offering community. students see out but prevent a healthy lifestyle and people from seeing in for the promoting green living. • There is excitement for privacy of the students. employment opportunities • Keen to see and understand for local people and more details regarding encouragement that young construction materials, energy people in the area will be efficiency, water management involved in UCL East through and cycling and public work placements. transport strategies. • Some commenters suggested • Suggestions to integrate that academic placements wildlife and nature into should be offered to young the development through people from the surrounding landscaping, building design communities. such as green walls and access to natural open spaces. • It was suggested that the student residences are let in summer in order to have year- round activity and provide natural surveillance.

• Outreach to local institutions, namely schools was considered to be a successful approach for engaging young people and teenagers about lectures, workshops and activities.

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Birds-eye view looking west over the UCL East site

RIVER LEA PUDDING MILL LANE STATION

STRATFORD HIGH STREET STADIUM

MARSHGATE

ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT

LOOP ROAD

POOL STREET WEST CITY MILL RIVER CARPENTERS ROAD LONDON AQUATICS CENTRE

WATERWORKS RIVER

POOL STREET EAST

CARPENTERS ROAD

MONTFICHET ROAD

STRATFORD KEY STATION N UCL EAST SITE

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CHAPTER 2 BACKGROUND

2.1 Cultural & Education District

A new vibrant education and cultural district In 2013 the Mayor of London Aquatics Centre, which will be unveiled his vision for the ‘Cultural home to UAL (University of the and Education District’ (formerly Arts London)'s London College of known as Olympicopolis) which Fashion, as well as Sadler’s Wells took its inspiration from the and the Victoria and Albert Museum. achievements of Prince Albert, who Discussions are ongoing with the used the proceeds of the 1851 Great Smithsonian Institution regarding Exhibition to create ‘Albertopolis’. having a presence. The 86 acre site in South Kensington, centred on Exhibition Road, is today Overall, the scheme is expected considered one of the world’s most to deliver 3,000 jobs, 1.5 million distinguished scientific, educational, additional visitors and £2.8 billion artistic and cultural hubs. of economic value to Stratford and the surrounding area. The Cultural and Education District project will be split across two The aim is to have the first sites: UCL East, a new university University buildings complete campus for UCL to the south of the in 2019 and the first Stratford ArcelorMittal Orbit, and Stratford Waterfront buildings complete Waterfront, close to the London in 2021.

STRATFORD WATERFRONT

UCL EAST

Aerial view of UCL East site and Stratford Waterfront

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2.2 About UCL East

A new UCL campus on Queen UCL East will: Elizabeth Olympic Park will be the largest single expansion of UCL • House new activity not currently since its foundation in 1826. The offered at UCL’s Bloomsbury first phase is expected to have up campus. “UCL East will be an outstanding to 3,000 students and 625 staff, and dynamic environment for • Serve as a model for a university including academics and researchers, learning, breaking down the campus of the future. on site alongside other users and conventional barriers between visitors. • Provide an outstanding research, education, innovation, “ environment for learning and public engagement and As a campus of the future, UCL East scholarship for students, staff, collaboration. aims to provide new approaches to collaborators and the public. practical learning, opportunities for • Play a central role in the participation and public engagement, sustainable development of the —Professor Michael Arthur, facilities for open innovation and Cultural and Education District and UCL President and Provost spaces that are both modern and east London. sustainable.

UCL East is being designed to encourage curiosity, learning and scholarship for all users including students, staff, collaborators and the wider public. It will seek to break down traditional barriers to inspire the free exchange of knowledge and ideas, in the spirit of the UCL 2034 Vision.

The new campus will bring together cross-disciplinary UCL expertise across four key themes: Experiment, Art, Society and Technology (EAST).

Working with young people, UCL’s Working with young people, UCL’s engineering-focused Spark Festival engineering-focused Spark Festival Bartlett Summer Show Family Day, 2015

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2.3 Who is involved

UCL Bloomsbury campus Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Millbay, Plymouth

University College London (UCL) London Legacy Development LDA Design Corporation (LLDC) Role: Long leaseholder, developer Role: Masterplanners and design and future occupier Role: Landowner and developer team lead UCL was founded in 1826. The Formed in April 2012, LLDC’s LDA Design is a global first English university established purpose is to use the once-in-a- environmental design consultancy after Oxford and Cambridge, UCL lifetime opportunity of the Olympic based in the UK with projects was the first to open up university Games and the creation of Queen around the world. They have put education to those previously Elizabeth Olympic Park to develop a together and are now leading a team excluded from it, and the first to dynamic new heart for east London, that has the necessary expertise to provide systematic teaching of creating opportunities for local deliver a masterplan for UCL East. law, architecture and medicine. As people and driving innovation and London’s Global University, UCL is growth in London and the UK. Consultants working as part of among the world’s top universities, the LDA masterplanning team are as reflected by performance in a LLDC is responsible for delivering Nicholas Hare Associates (architects range of international rankings one of the most important Olympic and university space-planners), and tables. UCL currently has over legacy promises - the long-term BuroHappold (engineering, 35,000 students from 150 countries planning, development, management sustainability and inclusive design), and over 11,000 staff. and maintenance of the Park and its Momentum (transport planning), impact on the surrounding area after EC Harris (cost consultancy), UCL’s Bloomsbury campus in the London 2012 Games. Studio Weave (space programming central London has limited room and activity). for growth and UCL East presents It is a Mayoral Development a unique opportunity to build an Corporation and works closely Soundings has been appointed open and accessible new campus with a number of organisations to facilitate the community pioneering a radical approach including the Mayor of London, the consultation process. to cross-disciplinary working, Greater London Authority, central partnership, collaboration and public government, the east London engagement. Growth Boroughs, residents in neighbouring local communities, UCL Bartlett and UCL Engineering local organisations, businesses and Sciences are to establish a regeneration agencies and national collaborative space at Here East, and international sporting, cultural the emerging technology hub at the and leisure organisations. Park. The UCL base at Here East is set to open during 2017 and admit its first students in September that year. 19 UPDATE IMAGE Main exhibition, 30/07/2016 UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

CHAPTER 3 CONSULTATION PROCESS

3.1 Overview

Consultation on the UCL East masterplan is a four-stage process, involving stakeholders and the community at each key stage of design development. Below is a broad overview of the aims of each stage. The following pages detail the Stage 3 activities that have taken place.

Stage 3 continued to raise project awareness for UCL staff, students, the local community and visitors to the Park.

The UCL East team collaborated with Stratford Waterfront on the Stage 3 consultation process to bring the two projects together as the Cultural and Education District. Publicity materials were combined and the exhibition was delivered jointly. Proposals for Pudding Mill were included in the publicity materials and exhibition given the proximity of the development to the Cultural and Education District.

The final draft masterplan was presented at a two-week public exhibition tracking how the plans have responded to previous consultation stages. The result of this stage was to provide recommendations for and form the basis of the next stage of detailed design.

Stage 4 will present the UCL East campus and Stratford Waterfront before they are submitted for planning.

Summary of Stage 1 and Stage 2 consultation process:

• Across the first and second stages of consultation, the focus was to raise awareness of the project to a cross section of the local community and future users of the site whilst also providing an introduction of the masterplan principles and considerations for feedback. • Consultation in these stages took the form of pop up road shows and exhibitions in various locations across five neighbourhoods (Stratford, Bow, Leyton, Fish Island and Hackney Wick) and at UCL Bloomsbury. • Findings from engagement: both UCL and local issues and aspirations for UCL East, tested the early masterplan concepts and helped inform development of the emerging masterplan.

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3.2 Consultation diary

What has happened so far The third stage of the process has aimed to continue to involve as many people as possible through a variety of ways that are accessible and appropriate for the many communities and stakeholders linked to the project. Alongside the below timeline existing LLDC panels have also been kept up to date including the Park Panel and the Legacy Youth Voice (LYV). Further details on event outreach can be found on page 24.

9 - 12 JULY Door-to-door JUNE — AUGUST NOVEMBER — FEBRUARY flyer distribution 11 JULY Stage 1 Events Stage 2 Events Park Panel Meeting 10 attendees

13 JULY Faithful Friends Meeting

21,000 flyers • 6 local pop ups • 4 activity sessions with local 80+ bundles • 2 UCL Bloomsbury pop ups schools plus emails • Masterplan Event: workshop • 5 local road shows • Masterplan Event: site • UCL Bloomsbury road show walkabout • UCL Bartlett road show • Legacy Youth Voice workshop • 2 main exhibitions 25 attendees • Youth Board focus session • Local school feedback session • Spark Festival • Legacy Youth Voice workshop • Teachers' forum • 2 public workshops • UCL Sabbatical Officers meeting • UCL Sabbatical Officers walkabout • UCL Academic Challenge Panel Sub-Group sessions

COMMUNICATION

2015 2016 JULY

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30 JULY - 13 AUGUST Main Exhibition in the London Aquatics Centre

29 JULY Soft launch of the Main Exhibition in the London 9 days Aquatics Centre 2715 attendees 182 feedback forms 40 quick comments

10 AUGUST 11 AUGUST Senior BEEs Workshop Legacy Youth Voice Workshop

37 attendees 2 feedback forms 3 quick comments

17 attendees 3 table worksheets 19 attendees 3 table worksheets

COMMUNITY YOUTH

AUGUST

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3.3 Communication & promotion

UCL website Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website Event flyer distribution area

Keeping in touch Letters, emails & flyers UCL communications Websites In early July, approximately 21,000 UCL has also used their regular event flyers detailing the Masterplan e-newsletters and articles, to raise Within UCL and LLDC’s respective exhibition were delivered to awareness of the project and how to websites, the project has a households and businesses get involved. dedicated section. These are surrounding the site. 80 ‘bundles’ regularly updated to inform people were also delivered to local centres. Communications include the about the project and also how In addition approximately, 600 following (updated on 28th July): to get involved. There is access to people who have been identified information material as well as local groups and stakeholders • UCL Events Calendar on Events other key documents relating to the including people who attended blog page project. events in stage 1 and 2 were UCL website emailed or posted a copy of a flyer • E-Newsletter - The Week@UCL to ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east in July. all UCL staff (14,000)

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website • UCL home page QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east • UCL's UCL East website: Getting Meetings Involved LLDC and Soundings have attended meetings informing the following established groups about the project:

• Park Panel (11th July) • Faithful Friends (13th July) - faith groups from Forest Gate (see Appendix F for more details)

Stage 3 Event flyer

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Window vinyl outside the Upper Welcome Zone of the London Aquatics Centre

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3.4 Activities & events

Exhibition space 'Fluid zone' Interactive model Physical scale model

Main Exhibition Cargo bike: Legacy Youth Voice Virtual reality: Interactive 360 members were employed for degree flyover videos of the UCL The main exhibition was held in the duration of the exhibition to East site in relation to the Park the Upper Welcome Zone of the welcome people in from the Park. from both a birds' eye and eye-level London Aquatics Centre over a two They rode around distributing perspective were shown on a flat week period. The space was shared exhibition flyers. At the entrance, screen television and iPads. With the with Stratford Waterfront as part of they also presented visitors with use of their smartphones, visitors the Cultural and Education District Cultural and Education District could also experience the UCL East alongside Pudding Mill. branded canvas bags and balloons. site with 3D goggles provided. The UCL East masterplan was Feedback forms: Visitors to the Schools engagement work: A short presented through 11 exhibition exhibition were given a feedback film that provided a summary of the boards (please see Appendix D) form to complete and write any sessions and presentation by pupils accompanied by a range of other comments on the proposals. from local primary, and secondary interactive and engaging activities. schools was showcased at the Interactive section on the boards: exhibition on a flat screen television. The overall layout of the exhibition On board 10, visitors were able to space was one that mirrored the choose their preferred options and Over two weeks, approximately open and accessible leisure and give additional ideas on meanwhile 2,700 people were engaged, 184 learning environment that UCL East uses they would like to see on the individual feedback forms and 40 aspires to create. UCL East site. quick comments were received. UCL East & the Cultural and To-scale model: A model of all future Event details Education District and existing developments of the Saturdays: 30 July (launch), 6 & 13 August, The public exhibition allowed South Park and surrounding area 11am – 5pm visitors to the Park, local and UCL made reference to the proposed communities to gather, meet the scale and layout of UCL East in Tuesdays: 2 & 9 August, 11am – 3pm team and provide feedback on the relation to the Park. Wednesdays: 3 & 10 August, 1pm – 5pm emerging Masterplan. Notice board: This large notice Thursday: 11 August, 4pm – 8pm The activities included are detailed board allowed for displaying quick Friday: 5 August, 4pm – 8pm to the right. comments using different coloured cards. People were asked to offer Held at the Upper Welcome Zone, London their thoughts, ideas, aspirations and Aquatics Centre. questions relating to the project.

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UCL EAST | FINAL DRAFT MASTERPLAN SUMMER 2016 11 | NEXT STEPS

EXPLORE THE UCL EAST EXHIBITION SUMMARY

We hope you found the exhibition useful and informative. Please explore the rest of the Exhibition boards exhibition through the interactive model and library of reports (see map on the right). Sign in and feedback forms Please pick up your feedback The exhibition boards and feedback sheet can form at the sign in desk and be downloaded using the website links below; post your completed form in please complete and return your feedback by the return box. Fluid zone SUNDAY 14 AUGUST. Enjoy sitting on the steps and beanbags to imagine All feedback will be entered into a database, the future of UCL East. analysed and reported back to the masterplanning and client teams (LLDC and UCL) and will be used to inform the  nal stage Model of development.

We will be back again in the autumn to Virtual reality present the Final Masterplan. Experience what UCL East will look like in the future. You can also view the interactive videos here: FIND OUT MORE www.youtube.com/channel/UC8i- fn6HemwVOR2Mga8yb8g To ask any questions or to let us know you would like to receive future updates, please contact the UCL East team at Soundings on: Entrance 020 7729 1705 UCLEast@soundingsof ce.com Young people Notice board Soundings See the visions of local young people. 148 Curtain Road Post your comments, London ideas and aspirations EC2A 3AT Library for UCL East Take a seat and see stage You can also keep up to date on the web reports from previous by visiting either: consultations, or  ll in your feedback form. UCL website ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east UCL East exhibition plan

ASPIRATIONS & MASTERPLAN EMERGING MASTERPLAN FINAL DRAFT MASTERPLAN PRE-SUBMISSION OUTLINE PLANNING PRINCIPLES FEBRUARY 2016 SUMMER 2016 CONSULTATION APPLICATION & STATUTORY CONSULTATION JUNE - AUGUST 2015 Presenting the masterplan and Responding to the previous AUTUMN 2016 Raising awareness about the how this has responded to consultation and presenting Information sharing session to WINTER 2016 project. Understanding key issues consultation. updates to the masterplan. present the  nal masterplan. Combined Cultural and Education & opportunities and discussing Setting out next steps. Continuing to discuss ongoing District Outline Planning masterplan principles to inform the opportunities. Application(s) submitted to the masterplan development. Local Planning Authority (LLDC).

Virtual reality

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LYV session, 11/08/2016 LYV session, 11/08/2016 Senior BEEs session, 10/08/2016

Outreach sessions Senior BEEs Legacy Youth Voice There has been a significant under The group was invited to visit Continued from the first and second representation of BME communities the exhibition outside the public stages of youth engagement in 2015 and other hard to reach groups in opening hours to offer enough time and early 2016, the masterplanning Stage 2. Together with Stratford to view the exhibition and share team went back to present the Waterfront, we set out to contact 18 any key issues / suggestions with emerging masterplan. 19 members local groups (excluding Legacy Youth the team. In total 17 members were were involved. Voice); 4 groups responded and 2 involved in the workshop session. were engaged which were Senior The Legacy Youth Voice (formerly BEEs and Faithful Friends. The Senior BEEs are a group of the Legacy Youth Panel) is a group over 50’s from Hackney with a of diverse young people from the Soundings attended the Faithful specific interest and understanding Olympic host boroughs. Having been Friends' bi-monthly meeting in July of the built environment. They set up by LLDC prior to the Games, to introduce the project through flip make valuable contributions to they have been heavily involved book and handed out leaflets for development plans with their in shaping the regeneration that is the Stage 3 events. The meeting was unique perspectives and their local and will be taking place on Queen attended by 10 local faith groups knowledge. Elizabeth Olympic Park. (see Appendix F). Event details The Legacy Youth Voice is in the Workshops were held in August with process of creating a ‘Vision’ 1: Wednesday 10 August 2016, 11am-1pm, document detailing their key the Legacy Youth Voice and Senior in London Aquatics Centre. BEEs groups. expectations from proposed developments under a range of These provided an opportunity for topics. In this session, they identified a more in-depth conversation with, the areas that the masterplan were and also feedback and input from fulfilling and also pointed out areas local young people as well as those of improvement according to the over 50. Both workshops involved 'Vision'. the groups being talked through the UCL East Masterplan exhibition Event details boards by an LDA Masterplanner. 1: Thursday 11 August 2016, 12pm-3:30pm Following on from that they engaged in London Aquatics Centre. in table discussions on the key themes of the masterplans.

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Interactive model

29 UCL EAST Chapter 3 | Consultation process STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 3.5 Community involvement: checking Stage 2

Local 3.5 Community involvement: roadshows 29 mapped checking Stage 2 7 located off map 243 unknown Local attendance mapping UCL To the right is a mapping of known roadshows 0 mapped event attendees and people who 7 located off map have given us their feedback. This 67 unknown gives a broad indication of where Main those engaged are geographically exhibitions 132 mapped located in relation to the site. 449 located off map 00 unknown It is worth noting that contact details Public could not always be collected during workshops the exhibition, due to the nature 1 mapped 1 located off map of the venue and location which 18 unknown attracted many people who were Main Exhibitions just visiting the Park and casually UCL East site 132 mapped dropping into the exhibition. 449 off map p 2149 unknown Therefore the attendance mapping is not exhaustive and serves to UCL East site provide a check that there is a good cross-section of involvement from the different neighbourhoods surrounding the site.

Demographics

To check we are speaking with a Below are some of the key STAGE 3 COMMUNITY DEMOGRAPHICS representative cross-section of observations: the local community, at the events the team kept an observational • Young people under 25 were less record of broad age group, ethnicity engaged in the general process. and gender. This provides a basic However there has been an indication of the groups that have ongoing parallel process with

been engaged and allows for Legacy Youth Voice to ensure this 3 Exhibitions Stage average Ward Average comparison comparison against local Census group is represented. Gender data. • Disability was not assessed, Male 52% 50% +2% Notes on the demographics table on the far right: however dedicated disability groups are being specifically Female 48% 50% -2% • Categories and Ward data taken from the consulted in the wider process. 2011 Census. All figures rounded to the Age nearest whole number, as such there may be a • There has been a significant small discrepancy of 1%. Under 25 23% 35% -12% under representation of BME • Some key groups are involved through LLDC and UCL's existing engagement groups such communities. BME groups were 25-39 29% 34% -5% as the Park Panel which includes key access reached out to but it was not 40-54 groups possible to arrange enough 31% 17% +14% engagement sessions at this time. Over 55 17% 13% +4%

• People aged 40 and 54 were over Ethnicity represented in this stage of events. There was also an additional White 71% 46% +25% engagement with Senior Bees - a BME 29% 54% -25% group of local residents over 50's. Please see Chapter 3, page 28 for more information on the targeted engagement approach.

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Gender

Male 52% 50% +2%

Female 48% 50% -2%

Age

Under 25 23% 35% -12%

25-39 29% 34% -5%

40-54 31% 17% +14%

Over 55 17% 13% +4%

Ethnicity

White 71% 46% +25%

BME 29% 54% -25%

View towards the UCL East site, looking south over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 31 UPDATE IMAGE Main Exhibition, 11/08/2016 UCL EAST AT QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK

CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS

4.1 Overview

Stage 3 events have continued to raise project awareness, identify missing gaps and reach out to local groups who were not involved previously. The exhibition presented the final draft masterplan, revisiting the key aspirations and issues that have arisen from the consultation to date and provided responses from the masterplanning team on how this feedback has helped to inform the plans.

The feedback and findings on the following pages have been gathered from the exhibitions, feedback sessions with the Senior BEEs and Legacy Youth Voice, online and emailed comments.

The following materials were used to collect feedback:

• Feedback forms • Noticeboard comments • Interactives on the boards • Outreach session tablesheets and recordings

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4.2 Events feedback

The diagrams reflect findings from the tick-box questions on the feedback forms alongside analysis of comments received. In total, 184 feedback forms were completed.

KEY

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS The 70% who selected 'visitor', 'business/ The map below shows the distribution of those organisation' or did not answer 'Are you...' are who identified as local residents on the feedback referred to in our analysis as the 'general public'. forms. Of the 30% of respondents who selected 'local Their feedback has been analysed separately from resident', the majority live closely to the Park and those who identify as local residents as many were within the flyer distribution boundary (see Appendix visiting from outside of London or from abroad. A). A few live further afield but still identify as local This helps us to better understand feedback residents. Six of the respondents did not leave their specific to the local community. address or postcode.

Mapping local residents

KEY

UCL EAST SITE LOCAL RESIDENT (2 off map)

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Are you...*

36% 30% 6% 28%

A visitor ** A local resident Business / Organisation Unknown

*People who selected more than one option were included in each option they selected. **Of those who ticked 'visitor', 79% were from the UK, 14% from outside of the UK, and 7% were unknown.

Q01: Were you involved in the previous rounds of consultation, including viewing any online materials?

p PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN THE CONSULTATION*

*Including viewing online materials

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

8% 20%

YES

79% 73%

NO

13% 7%

NO ANSWER

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Q02: What is your overall impression of the plans you have seen in this exhibition for the Cultural and Education District? What do you like? What could we improve?

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE PLANS

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

44% 40%

EXCITED

42% 42%

GENERALLY POSITIVE

5% 11%

NEUTRAL

2% 4%

UNSURE

2% 0%

UNEXCITED

5% 4%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: The overall written feedback responding to this and accessible the buildings will be. Losing the South question was positive amongst both the general public Lawn is still a concern for some. Suggestions were and local residents. This reflects the tick-box feedback made to consider better connections between the two in which 86% of the general public and 82% of local campuses, as well as to ensure a balance between residents were excited and positive about the plans. openness and privacy for UCL students and staff. Multiple comments from the general public supported the 'life' and 'vibrancy' UCL and its students could Local residents also supported UCL coming to east bring to the area. Positive responses were received London and the broadening of opportunities for the on the organisation of the masterplan—considered local community. Some commented that they are well thought out and exciting. People were also excited on the inclusivity of the proposals and that it happy to see the Park being used, bringing more job would be a world-class destination. Connection with opportunities and diversity. old Stratford was considered vital. There was some concern about overcrowding, particularly at Stratford Others commented that the plans look interesting station and in Westfield. Keeping green space and the but require further detail to understand how open quality of the waterfront is highly valued.

*90 respondents left written feedback; a total of 222 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 36 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q03: How well do you think UCL East and Stratford Waterfront work together to meet the vision for the Cultural and Education District? Are there any missed opportunities, and/or do you have any suggestions?

VISION FOR THE CULTURAL AND EDUCATION DISTRICT

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

37% 49%

VERY WELL

41% 29%

WELL

9% 13%

DON’T KNOW

4% 4%

POORLY

0% 0%

NOT AT ALL

8% 5%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: 78% of the general public agreed that both projects were some comments suggesting further efforts work together to meet the vision for the Cultural and could be made. Some local residents suggested that Education District. Many considered that bringing more integration between UCL East and Stratford UCL to Stratford would be valuable in offering a Waterfront is needed in order to be more mixed, variety of opportunities, particularly educational more open and better connected to the surrounding opportunities such as open lectures. Some suggested areas. Some felt that more detail would help them to to keep buildings to human scale to fit in with the understand how the developments compliment each Park. A few commenters felt that Stratford Waterfront other, perhaps indicative of the 13% who responded and UCL East were too far apart and that locating the 'don't know' on the tick-box question. A few institutions immediately adjacent to each other would commenters felt that connecting to Stratford's local be a better layout. history (whether it be the area's industrial past or the Olympic and Paralympic games) and communities will Whilst 78% of local residents were positive that the be important. two projects would work well together to meet the vision for the Cultural and Education District, there

*44 respondents left written feedback; a total of 52 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 37 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q04: How well do you think the masterplan connects to the wider area through pedestrian, cycling and public transport routes? Are there any missed opportunities, and/or do you have any suggestions?

CONNECTIVITY TO THE WIDER AREA

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

1% 2%

TOO MANY CONNECTIONS

55% 53%

JUST ENOUGH CONNECTIONS

22% 18%

DON’T KNOW

4% 15%

NOT ENOUGH CONNECTIONS

18% 13%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: Within the 55% of the general public who selected residents that left tick-box feedback selected that ‘just enough connections’, some expressed concerns there were 'not enough connections' provided by over crowd flow during key events and the increase the masterplan (although the majority, at 53%, in the amount of passengers arriving into Stratford agreed that there were 'just enough connections'). everyday. Better signage when coming into the Park Residents suggested that more bridges are needed from the south was suggested, including under the to better connect the surrounding areas, and that railway lines and across and along the rivers. 22% of TfL bikes should be more prominently available the general public and 18% of residents selected 'don't outside Stratford station. Provision of more routes for know', suggesting that more detail on connectivity is pedestrians would help control the crowd flow. needed in general. The need for more detail on the future paths and road links to Pudding Mill Lane and This question was also discussed at workshops with Stratford stations was mentioned specifically. the Senior BEEs and the Legacy Youth Voice. Views similar to those given by local residents in the Local residents were also concerned with the feedback forms were expressed. For more detailed overcrowding of local stations. Overall, 15% of findings please see section 4.4.

*43 respondents left written feedback; a total of 46 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 38 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q05: Is this the kind of place you would come to visit and use? Would it encourage you to visit the Park more often?

VISITING THE PARK IN THE FUTURE

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

17% 25%

VERY OFTEN

29% 25%

OFTEN

19% 29%

DON’T KNOW

19% 7%

OCCASIONALLY

3% 2%

NEVER

13% 11%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: Although many people who completed the feedback form were visitors from outside of London or the UK, the written responses were generally positive and the Fluid Zone and public realm proposals welcomed. There was agreement that the variety of public-facing facilities proposed would activate the space and encourage public access and participation. There were also suggestions for affordable or free events to encourage people to visit frequently.

Local residents expressed that activities and events would draw them into the Park in addition to their regular visits. Better accessibility to the Park without going through Westfield was also suggested to encourage more visits to the Park.

*49 respondents left written feedback; a total of 55 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 39 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q06: How well do you think the masterplan provides a good range of public spaces for future users, including visitors and members of the local community? What works well? What else could be provided for?

PROVIDING A GOOD RANGE OF PUBLIC SPACES

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

24% 27%

VERY WELL

37% 29%

WELL

19% 13%

DON’T KNOW

5% 7%

POORLY

0% 0%

NOT AT ALL

15% 24%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: Overall tick-box feedback has been generally positive, lifestyles and green living. A few residents encouraged with 61% of the general public and 56% of local the provision of activities, amenities and services for residents agreeing that the masterplan provides a the local community. good range of public spaces. In relation to the written comments, there was a mixed response. There was some positive feedback from both the general public and residents on the public spaces and overall layout; some agreed that opening up the lower floors and terraces of the buildings for public access would work well. Some suggested providing a number of places accessible to the public in addition to private spaces for the students within the Pool Street buildings.

The need for open and green spaces was mentioned often, as well as design and uses that promote healthy

*35 respondents left written feedback; a total of 41 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 40 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q07: Do you feel as though the buildings and public spaces will be open and welcoming? Would you want to use the buildings? What makes you feel that you could or couldn't?

OPEN AND WELCOMING BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC SPACES

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

42% 45%

YES

28% 22%

SOMEWHAT

14% 11%

DON’T KNOW

1% 5%

NO

0% 2%

NOT AT ALL

15% 15%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: 70% of the general public and 67% of local residents 'soften' the buildings, perhaps through greenery. generally agreed that the current plans feel open and welcoming. In the written feedback, some from The division between university and public spaces the general public suggested cafés and green spaces has produced mixed responses throughout the that are open to the public and affordable. Some consultation process. The Legacy Youth Voice shared questioned whether the buildings invoke a sense of a general opinion with local residents that providing 'specialness' as you enter. Access to the university publicly accessible events would be beneficial to the during open events and closed events was brought up area and Park, but were concerned regarding open as a point that needs to be considered. Provision of access to university facilities. At another workshop step-free access was mentioned by a local resident as with the Senior Bees concerns relating to the well as the need to ensure safe and secure access. management of public spaces were also identified, specifically to create safe, family friendly spaces Respondents from both the general public and local that mitigated ‘hooligans’. For more detailed findings residents brought up concerns that the buildings were please see 4.4. too large and overbearing—there were suggestions to

*38 respondents left written feedback; a total of 40 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 41 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q08: Do you think the overall building heights and massing fit well with the local context and create a coherent edge to the Park? Do you think the masterplan suitably responds to the surrounding context? Is there anything else in particular that we should be responding to?

OVERALL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND MASSING FITTING WITHIN THE LOCAL CONTEXT

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

46% 42%

YES

19% 27%

SOMEWHAT

12% 9%

DON’T KNOW

5% 7%

NO

1% 0%

NOT AT ALL

18% 15%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: Overall it was agreed that the buildings fit well with There was some concern by local residents that the the local context in terms of heights and massing, proposed building heights would affect their views with 65% of the general public and 69% of local and impede on the Park, but the general response was residents responding with 'yes' and 'somewhat' in the positive. Only 6% of the general public and 7% of local tick-box feedback. Within the written responses, a residents felt that the building heights and massing few members of the general public agreed that the would not fit the local context. There was some buildings would be a good addition and appropriate to written feedback suggesting that it's too early to say the surrounding area. whether UCL East will fit in or not.

There were some comments from both the general public and residents that the buildings could go higher to fit with the surrounding tall towers, with one commenter suggesting that tall buildings could feature energy-generating solar windows.

*31 respondents left written feedback; a total of 35 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 42 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q09: Have you found the masterplan responses on sustainability informative? Are there any aspects you would like to see developed further?

OVERALL RESPONSE TO SUSTAINABILITY

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

24% 24%

VERY INFORMATIVE

38% 33%

INFORMATIVE

22% 27%

DON’T KNOW

0% 2%

NOT INFORMATIVE

0% 2%

NOT AT ALL

16% 13%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: There were mixed responses on sustainability within to local schools and young people. the written feedback, with comments from both the general public and local residents indicating that there In terms of environmental sustainability, one local was not enough information made available. This can resident was supportive and felt that the information also be evidenced in the percentages of respondents provided on sustainability was informative through who selected 'don't know' in the tick-box feedback. both stages of the consultation. Many were keen to see more aspects of ecological and environmental sustainability addressed in the future, such as construction materials, energy, waste and water management, cycling strategies and public transport strategies.

There was some feedback on social and economic sustainability in terms of excitement for career opportunities and a hope that UCL East does outreach

*17 respondents left written feedback; a total of 17 comments were recorded. 43 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q10: How well do you think the masterplan has responded to feedback from the previous rounds of consultation? Have we missed anything? Could we have responded better?

RESPONDING TO FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS CONSULTATION

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

4% 13%

VERY WELL

17% 13%

WELL

46% 44%

DON’T KNOW

1% 0%

POORLY

0% 2%

NOT AT ALL

33% 29%

NO ANSWER

Analysis*: This question was not applicable for the majority as more than 70% of people who completed the feedback form were not involved in the previous stages of consultation.

*7 respondents left written feedback; a total of 7 comments were recorded. 44 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Q11: Have you found this event informative?

INFORMATIVE EVENT

GENERAL PUBLIC LOCAL RESIDENTS

80% 87%

YES

3% 4%

DON’T KNOW

5% 4%

NO

11% 5%

NO ANSWER

Q12: Do you have further comments? Are there any missed opportunities, and/or do you have any suggestions?

Analysis*: The majority of respondents found the event informative, with 80% of the general public and 87% of local residents selecting 'yes' on the tick-box question. Additional written comments received included recommitments of support and recognition of the strong level of engagement during the consultation process. Other comments focussed on the need for infrastructure, in terms of public transport, pedestrian routes, the arts and community services, to meet future requirements that will come with the development.

*34 respondents left written feedback; a total of 43 comments were recorded (some were broken down into multiple comments). 45 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.2 Events feedback

Noticeboard comments As part of the concept of creating an open and welcome campus, the noticeboard allowed visitors to leave quick comments on ideas, opportunities and challenges. In total, 29 comments were recorded.

The comments are summarised as follows:

• There was a lot of excitement on the proposals. • Many agreed that the exhibition was informative and were positive about the consultation process. • Some commented to ensure that the plans bring more diversity to the area. • Some raised concerns over the crowd flow on public transport and the Park venues. • Some suggested more security in the Park as the development will

bring more people.

“We came just to see the pool but the information provided within this event has been very “ useful and everyone were nice and receptive! Good job.

“There's a lot on public/ community engagement, but we mustn't lose sense of who/

which community that is. These

types of developments can often exclude but this could be “ a great inclusive development.

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Exhibition noticeboard

47 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.3 Workshop feedback

4.3 Workshop feedback

Outreach sessions As part of the stage 3 consultation on the final draft masterplan, a number of workshops were conducted to ensure local groups of all ages were involved in the process and to share any key issues to help shape the masterplan.

The sessions were held jointly together with Stratford Waterfront, as part of the Cultural and Education District.

The session started with a gallery tour of the exhibition by a representative from LDA about Senior BEEs session, 10/08/2016 the UCL East masterplan and Allies & Morrison about the Stratford Waterfront masterplan. The group separated into two tables between the projects. The table discussions were based on 3 main themes with corresponding questions.

• Access • Spaces for all • Design & innovation

The following is a summary of the key conversations and group comments from both sessions.

LYV session, 11/08/2016

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Senior BEEs The Senior Bees are a group of over 50’s from Hackney with a specific interest and understanding of the built environment. They make valuable contributions to development plans with their unique perspectives and their local knowledge.

Overall, the group was positive ACCESS & INCLUSION about UCL East and what it would Q. How well does the masterplan connect to the wider area offer to the local community. through pedestrian, cycling and public transport? There was general support for the masterplan and the proposed openness and accessibility of the buildings and spaces. The 388 bus and Stratford Upon being informed that a station are the regular routes shuttle buggy serves the Park, Total number of attendees: 20* taken by the participants. There they proposed an extension of was a general consensus that the service. Blue badge parking 17 Senior BEEs members and 3 current access to the Park needs on Carpenters Road is useful Senior BEEs coordinators from to be improved. Some issues for the group when they bring the Building Exploratory that were mentioned are beyond family and friends with them. the scope of the masterplan, such as incorrect directions as a result of the new E20 postcode. Also, road closures for construction and special events were seen as a collective issue due to the lack of consistency with routes. They would also like to see alternative routes into the Park other than through Westfield.

A recurring issue mentioned across the stages of consultation and groups of consultees is the difficulty of wayfinding in and around the Park. They are expecting that the development of UCLE will act as a frontage for the Park to help identify the Park where there is currently a lack of clarity. The Barbican and Old Street were mentioned as examples of good practise because of their use of coloured lines on the ground. Another suggestion was a constant handrail to guide people through the Park, which has proven helpful for a group member's 90-year old acquaintance.

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ACCESS & INCLUSION: SPACES FOR ALL FORM & IDENTITY: Q. Does the masterplan provide a good range of public DESIGN & INNOVATION spaces for visitors and members of the local community, as well as future occupiers of the buildings e.g. staff, students, Q. Does the masterplan performers, etc? fit within the surrounding context in terms of materials / design) but still offer something new and interesting? After expressing concerns that While some members felt that people will feel threatened by people will feel threatened by all of the buildings, the group new buildings where there is liked the fluidity and layout of currently green space, others public spaces across the site. were optimistic about people The scale of the site is preferred Design-wise, they would like to gradually adapting to the Park to that of Stratford Waterfront see spaces similar to Southbank with the new plans. by the group. However, there and areas around the Shard. were some reservations towards Many mentioned the idea of 10 storeys as it was still having works of art throughout considered to be intimidating. the public spaces. The group expressed that the design quality needs to be Discussions—and debate over— thoroughly thought through to the lack of community in the prevent it feeling oppresive. Park suggests that these spaces should be used to further encourage integration.

There is a desire for the site to be a pleasant and interesting destination to encourage regular and return visits with friends and family.

Despite positive comments towards the openness of the university, the majority were concerned about the safety of the site, especially related to football “hooligans”. It was suggested that the student residences are let in the summer in order to have year-round activity and provide natural surveillance.

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51 UCL EAST Chapter 4 | Findings STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT 4.3 Workshop feedback

Legacy Youth Voice workshop The Legacy Youth Voice (formerly the Legacy Youth Panel) is a group of diverse young people from the Olympic host boroughs. Having been set up by LLDC prior to the Games, they have been heavily involved in shaping the regeneration that is and will be taking place on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. They have been consulted in previous stages of ACCESS & INCLUSION the UCL East masterplan and Q. How well does the masterplan connect to the wider area make valuable contributions through pedestrian, cycling and public transport? to the plans with their unique perspectives as local young people and students. The group agreed that At present, Westfield features a The Legacy Youth Voice was accessibility is key in making large screen providing directions broadly supportive of the sure the site is open to to the Park outside the station, masterplan and interested in everyone. which was considered by some connectivity, events and activities to be useful. It was felt that and how the detailed design Access from Westfield was wayfinding in other areas and would be developed in later considered to be the natural within the Park needs to be stages. route to the site by most of the improved with more signage and participants. The current route map points, to get to the Park as Total number of attendees: 26* from Carpenters Road is not well as through it. thought to be easily navigable. *Including 19 Legacy Youth Voice Others considered routes from members, 4 interns from Allies & Stratford High Street to be more Morrison and 3 people from the pleasurable. This was because V&A. they were quieter and more open, giving them 'room to breath'. They also thought that Montfichet Road will become a primary route for UCL students. They felt that the Westfield entrance does not encourage movement into the Park, and saw alternative routes such as from Stratford High Street as more impactful in bringing people through the Park.

Connections should cater for pedestrians and cyclists but cyclists should be somewhat policed with bicycle-specific lanes (such as those clearly labelled lanes on Montfichet) and traffic lights. In addition, the group proposed the introduction of new public transport routes.

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ACCESS & INCLUSION: SPACES FOR ALL Q. Does the masterplan provide a good range of public spaces for visitors and members of the local community, as well as future occupiers of the buildings e.g. staff, students, performers, etc?

There was general support Some members see a University for the idea of a plaza and a as being a place for the range of public spaces across ‘expansion of horizons’ and a the campus set out in the ‘fluid zone’. However, there were masterplan. The soft edges reservations about open access / corners proposed in the to the university facilities from masterplan are favoured for LYV members, some of whom the promotion of movement are also University students due and activity. It was deemed to the fact that students pay important to create a good £9,000 in tuition fees. This was balance between student and also expressed in earlier stages public uses of the campus. of the consultation. Outdoor “study pods” were suggested for groups of students Publicity of events and activities to use. happening across the Park was an idea pushed by the People’s perceptions of access majority of the group to attract were a key concern for the the community. Methods for group. To combat this they publicity that were suggested suggested that there is little included advertisements online emphasis on the site being and in venues as well as live a University. Instead, they feeds showing people what was suggested that there be happening in other parts of the courtyards, green spaces and Park. It was noted that people plenty of public seating and tend to go to specific places or tables to make visitors and the events in the Park. Through clear local community feel welcome. scheduled and promoted events Greenwich University campus and activities, the group think and Granary Square were people could be encouraged mentioned as good examples to continue walking through of campuses with ‘no barriers’ the Park and also to visit other creating the welcoming feeling venues. that the group would like to see at UCL East - “A University Concerns remain about without gates”. the safety aspects of the accommodation for students due to the open nature of the plans.

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FORM & IDENTITY: DESIGN & INNOVATION Q. Does the masterplan fit within the surrounding context in terms of materials / design) but still offer something new and interesting?

There was general support for the need for soundproofing the building heights and layout to prevent the disruptions of of both the academic buildings lectures due to noise from the and the student accommodation. London Stadium and the rail line. It was suggested that the academic buildings vary in The group would like to see height like steps and that the further thought given to heights help people orientate eco-friendly aspects of the themselves. The participants development. were positive about the consideration taken for sight One person made a point that lines to landmarks in the Park all floors within the student such as the London Aquatics residential buildings should have Centre and the ArcelorMittal positive elements. For example, Orbit. if higher floors have access to views, lower floors should have Whilst expressing that the gardens or other amenities to building should be identifiable make sure there is balance. as the ‘UCL East campus’, they The rest of the group was in also believed that it should agreement. blend in with surrounding buildings on the Park. The new Tate building and how it relates to the existing buildings was used as an example of good practice.

Following the support of the open and accessible character proposed by the masterplan, some of the group recommended using particular materials to express openness. Others expressed the need to maintain privacy for students in the residential accommodation. Material such as glass, London clay and lime walls were suggested. The group noted

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CHAPTER 5 TRACKING CHANGES

5.1 Introduction

Over the three stages of the consultation the project team have listened to and wherever possible responded to the views of local and UCL communities and the general public, alongside those of key stakeholders and Statutory Consultees (such as Transport for London).

The third stage of consultation has provided more insight into key issues and aspirations, as well as gathered local community responses to the final draft masterplan concepts and proposals. The following pages track the masterplan development alongside the feedback received to show how the proposals are responding to consultation.*

*There have been a number of recurring issues that were raised throughout the consultation which are also presented here.

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5.2 Masterplanning process

This section provides a response to key comments and suggestions from all the feedback received in the second stage of consultation (respondents are identified in brackets).Suggestions are in bold. Comments and suggestions from previous stages repeated in stage 3 have been marked with an asterisk (*).

STAGE 3 MASTERPLAN RESPONSES

Comments & suggestions Masterplan response Access & inclusion: movement & connectivity Many indicated that more work needs to be done on improving the The masterplanning team has looked at ways to address this pedestrian environment and access to the site (especially from the feedback by improving connectivity within the site and along the Carpenters Estate, Stratford Town Centre, PML and tube / rail).* site edges which front onto key routes. A number of the suggestions fall outside of the masterplan boundary and will be considered as part of wider strategic connectivity improvements by LLDC. (LLDC / UCL)

Suggestions were made to turn the desire line on Pool Street East The masterplanning team has looked at ways to address this by into a direct pedestrian route.* improving connectivity within the site and the quality of the site edges which front onto key routes. We acknowledge that the Carpenters Road underpass through the railway line may be a key arrival point. The masterplan encourages an active frontage along this edge to create interest for pedestrians. The Fluid Zone concept also adds the potential that people can walk into and through the Pool Street East buildings from this end to the other end at ground level, where a desire line currently exists. It is important to note that Pool Street East, where the desire line cuts through diagonally, is to be developed in a later phase. This area is undergoing a number of changes which will affect how people use the existing and future connections provided in this area. The alignment of the underpass, the Montfichet Road flyover, and the infrastructure head-house means that people will have to make an almost 90 degree turn at the end of the railway underpass in order to catch a glimpse of the desire line, largely blocked by Montfichet Road and the head-house. The parameters of the development allow for a degree of flexibility for appropriate responses as part of the detailed design stage and will not prohibit this desire line to be provided by the architects in the detailed design. The team has also made a number of suggestions that fall outside of the masterplan boundary, and will be considered as part of wider strategic connectivity improvements by LLDC. (LDA)

Concerns over match day scenarios—how the openness of the There are plans in place with the stadium operator London Stadium campus is not misused. 185 to provide marshals along Thornton Street (the egress route). There are also concerns regarding safety and crowd management on The masterplan also proposed limited access points from the access event days at the Stadium.* route, which can be easily closed off if required. (LLDC / UCL)

Wayfinding needed from key access routes and strong gateways to Noted. It is part of the masterplan response to create strong mark entrances.* gateways to aid wayfinding. LLDC will lead a Park-wide wayfinding strategy and coordinate with UCL. (LLDC / UCL)

Provide a diagonal 24 hour access route through Marshgate. Open Noted. The public realm of UCL East will be open to the public at all gates to public, even at night.* times. (LDA)

Visitor management and servicing were raised as issues that require Noted. Operational management issues will be addressed in the consideration. For example, at key times there may be longer detailed design stage. (LLDC / UCL) queues to use the Park facilities.*

Need to consider an accessible alternative route to UCL East other The masterplanning team has looked at ways to address this than the Carpenters Road entrance for those coming from old feedback by improving connectivity within the site and along the Stratford. site edges which front onto key routes. There are a number of There should also be more pedestrian bridges improving funding and physical constraints, however, a number of routes connectivity within the wider surrounding area. to UCL East are proposed including via the Park from the F10, Carpenters Road, Warton Road, the Greenway and Marshgate Lane from Pudding Mill. (LLDC / UCL)

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Resolved Imminent during detailed design No action Later stages in detailed design or related to operational considerations

STAGE 3 MASTERPLAN RESPONSES

Comments & suggestions Masterplan response Access & inclusion: movement & connectivity (continued) Some are concerned that pedestrians will be greeted with the back The proposed service and utilities entrances for Pool Street East will end of the buildings on Carpenters Road. More details on access / front onto Pool Street as direct vehicular access will be required. services for deliveries and waste removal, bike storage is needed. The edge that faces Montfichet Road will be a pedestrian edge, and therefore will not be the back of the building. The masterplan encourages an active frontage along this edge to create interest for pedestrians. The edge that faces Carpenters Road towards the northern end of Pool Street East is fronting onto the car parking area reserved for the head-houses, therefore an active frontage on this edge is not possible. Bike storage for students will be provided within the plot. Bike stands for short-stay will be provided on street within the public realm. (LDA) Access & inclusion: public space & activities Would like to see more detail on how the workplace and academic Noted. The building brief is still being developed. UCL to consider strategy is informing the spatial requirements.* the appropriate mix considering student and staff feedback. There is also potential to understand the requirement after Phase 1 and adjust the brief for future phases. (UCL - future considerations) More exhibitions about the UCL East departments would be good. Noted. The building brief is still being developed. The objective for the masterplan is to create a collaborative environment. (UCL) Outdoor classrooms and opportunities for local schools to Noted. Outdoor classrooms are compatible with the aspiration participate; breaking down barriers by making accessing the of the brief. The plaza, promenade and terrace will all provide campus normal. Open up the admissions criteria so that more local opportunities for outdoor activities. UCL will consider this as part of young people can attend UCL East.* the UCL East programme, in the interim use plans and also long term plans. (UCL - future considerations) Where are events going to take place once the South Lawn is built The South Lawn is a temporary use for the area before development over? comes forward. The proposed Plaza, Promenade and Terrace could be used for events, to be managed by UCL. (LLDC / UCL) The provision of services and amenities are too few. Noted. The building brief is still being developed. UCL to consider appropriate services and amenities suitable to be included within UCL East. (LLDC / UCL) There should be a public art program as part of the planning. Noted. Opportunities to incorporate public art within the development will be an on-going consideration for UCL. The appropriateness of public art will be considered as part of the wider public art and events programme for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. (LLDC / UCL - future considerations) Form & identity: layout, scale & form Some comments supported the proposed building heights and Noted. even believed the residential towers should go higher to form a "university skyline" and fit in with nearby tall buildings.* Suggestion to not lose focus of the human scale, especially at the Noted, maintaining the human scale is a key theme of the ground floor level.* masterplan. The proposed Fluid Zone across the ground and first floors of the masterplan is designed to provide public engaging activities at the lower levels of the buildings. It is possible to consider design elements that will create a better relation to the human scale as the design develops further. (LDA) Would like to see 'secured by design' criteria that have / have not Noted. The team has considered this. This will be addressed in the been met. detailed design stage. (LLDC / UCL)

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STAGE 3 MASTERPLAN RESPONSES

Comments & suggestions Masterplan response Form & identity: character, look & feel Concern about lack of connection to local history, culture The team has considered the influence of local history, however or community. Look into Stratford's industrial past and the the immediate and wider context has changed considerably since development on Blaker Road based on Luke Howard's house as an the site has been redeveloped for the Games. Resolving the site's exemplar of what could be done. connectivity issue is of a higher priority for the masterplan. The academic aspiration of UCL East includes Experiment, Art, Society and Technology, which aligns closely with Stratford's industrial past. The masterplan suggests a use of masonry material across all buildings, which also reflects on the brick industrial buildings that used to occupy the area. This will be addressed in more detail in the detailed design stage by the architects of the individual buildings. It is important to note that the Blaker Road development is a full planning application, while proposals for UCL East at this stage are only at the masterplan stage. (LLDC / UCL) It looks very insular and inward looking, the proposed atrium is The proposed Fluid Zone (atrium) will be physically and visually promising but would the public feel empowered to walk through? transparent. The look and feel will be very different to the public How many walk through the public right of way through Senate right of way through Senate House, where the through route is a House in Bloomsbury? passage through an inactive ground floor facade. (LLDC / UCL) Sustainability: environment & ecology Some people were unhappy that the scheme takes over green open Noted. The three sites of UCL East have always been identified space or doesn't provide enough open outdoor space.* for development as part of the Legacy Communities Scheme (LCS) planning permission. The South Lawn is only a temporary use before development comes forward in the area. We believe the open outdoor space proposed in the masterplan is an improvement in terms of quality and accessibility compared to the original LCS proposal. Many wanted to see more information on sustainability in terms of Noted, further work will be done in later stages which could be construction materials, energy and water management, surfacing shared in future consultation events. (LLDC / UCL) and so on. Other The planning applications for the cement and asphalt factories The Local Planning Authority will determine the application in behind the stadium must be rejected and the land rezoned. They will consideration with local planning policy. destroy everything the planned vision is trying to achieve.

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CHAPTER 6 NEXT STEPS

6.1 Overview

This report provides a summary of findings and community involvement from the third stage of consultation.

To help inform the proposals, the consultation findings are now being reviewed and responded to by UCL, LLDC and the masterplanners LDA. The recently appointed architects, Stanton Williams (Marshgate Phase 1) Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (Pool Street West) are also reviewing the findings that relate to the detailed design stage.

This autumn 2016, a pre-submission consultation is due to be held which will give an opportunity to share and present the final masterplan leading up to the submission of the combined Cultural and Education District Outline Planning Applications which will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LLDC) in winter 2016.

Following the planning submission, UCL will commence a consultation on the reserved matters for Marshgate site in 2017. More details will be finalised once the outline applications have been approved.

If you would like to be directly informed as the project progresses, please contact us using the details on the next page.

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6.2 Consultation timeline ASPIRATIONS & MASTERPLAN 6.3 Contact us Soundings are working to help PRINCIPLES To ask any questions or to let us ensure that the consultation process JUNE - AUGUST 2015 know you would like to receive is inclusive and open to all. The Raising awareness about the future updates, please contact the last stage of the consultation will project. Understanding key UCL East team at Soundings on: present back the consultation issues & opportunities and findings to date and offer an discussing masterplan principles 020 7729 1705 information sharing session before to inform the masterplan the planning submission. We will development. [email protected] continue to raise awareness of the project and ensure we can keep all Soundings interested parties informed and 148 Curtain Road involved. EMERGING MASTERPLAN FEBRUARY 2016 London EC2A 3AT At each stage of consultation, we Presenting the masterplan and have been identifying any sectors of how this has responded to the community who may not have consultation. You can also keep up to date on the engaged fully and will carry out web by visiting either: dedicated outreach to ensure these Setting out next steps. groups have an opportunity to be UCL website involved. ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park MASTERPLAN website JULY - AUGUST 2016 QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ ucl-east Responding to the previous consultation and presenting updates to the masterplan. Continuing to discuss ongoing opportunities.

PRE-SUBMISSION CONSULTATION NOVEMBER 2016 Information sharing session to present the final masterplan.

OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION & STATUTORY CONSULTATION WINTER 2016 Cultural and Education District Planning Application(s) submitted to the Local Planning Authority (LLDC).

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APPENDICES

A. Publicity & communications B. Stakeholder mapping C. Context D. Exhibition materials E. Feedback form F. Outreach notes G. Workshop tablesheets H. Virtual reality tool

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A. Publicity & communications

A1. Consultation events flyer — July 2016

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A2. Consultation events flyer - distribution boundary

UCL East site

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A3. Websites

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website UCL website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east

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A4. Project contact cards

For more information on the project please visit either: UCL EAST UCL website ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east AT QUEEN ELIZABETH Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website OLYMPIC PARK QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east | [email protected] | 020 7729 1705

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B. Stakeholder mapping Please see the mapping below, from the wider area who have a showing local groups and particular interest, wide remit or We are continually working to organisations who may be to ensure that groups based on make sure those who have an interested. This is not an exhaustive the outskirts of this area can be active interest in, or are impacted list, but aims to show a good involved. The mapping is always by UCL East are kept informed and cross-section of local groups within being updated, please let us know involved. There are currently over approximately one mile of the UCL if there are any groups you believe 1400 project contacts who we will East site. This boundary is flexible should be considered. continue to engage with throughout and we will also be involving groups the process.

S5 APPROX. 20 MINU TES W ALK FR OM CE M14 NT RE H12 M36 M32 J4 A8 G3 M35 B1 M13 M34 K3 A6 M12 J3 WICK K4 STRATFORD NEW TOWN A7 K5 S9 T4 M8 G2 A2 M31 M37 D1 M5 S3 M18 M2 T2 M16 C2 C1 B2 M6 R2 F4 M33 H16 H14 H6 C6 P3 K1 Q2 M30 H5 H10 M19 K9 H7 G1 H13 R1 H11 M1 M29 H17 F3 H8 T3 D3 M20 D5 A15 F1 C3 B7 L1 M28 D2 A16 H15 BOW EAST S1 M15 C5 N1 E1 S7 A9 T1 M3 S4 A15 H1 A1 M17 M21 Q3 D4 M7 M27 S8 N2 S2

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UCL EAST B6 H2 J1 J2 STRATFORD WATERFRONT GUIDE BOUNDARY FOR IDENTIFYING STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

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STAKEHOLDER GROUPS

A EDUCATION - PRIMARY E EDUCATION - SPECIAL SCHOOL J LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS M FAITH GROUPS N LOCAL BUSINESS AND T HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS / INTEREST GROUPS ENTERPRISE GROUPS AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION A1 Carpenters Primary School E1 John F. Kennedy School M1 St John’s Parish Church* # # A2 Gainsborough Community E2 The Cherry Trees School J1 Community Links, Newham M2 Radha Krishna Temple N1 Stratford Original BID* T1 Mansion View Primary School Leaways School J2 Action and Rights of Disabled People M3 West Ham Parish Church N2 The View Tube T2 Unite Stratford One A3 Old Ford Primary School in Newham M4 Church of Christ Stratford Market Traders Association T3 East Thames Group* A4 J3 Aston Mansfield T4 Triathlon Homes St Agnes Catholic School F YOUNG PEOPLE M5 St Mary of Eaton Church Thames Gateway Technology Centre A5 Old Palace Primary School J4 Chandos Community Group (& Hub) M6 The Celestial Church of Christ Newham Chamber of Commerce Genesis Housing F1 Discover Children’s Museum & Story A6 Colegrave Primary School Newham New Deal Partnership M7 Old Ford Methodist Church Newham Council Family Mosaic Centre*# A7 St Francis R C Primary School Newham Community Team - M8 St Paul’s Church Micro-enterprise Project Hackney Homes F2 Eastside Youth Centre Stratford and West Ham A8 Maryland Primary School M9 Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Stratford Business Network Infrastructure Circle Housing F3 Carpenters & Dockland Centre Hackney Wick and Fish Island A9 West Ham Church of England M10 Methodist Church of Tower Hamlets East London Small Business Centre F4 Newham Education Business Partnership Cultural Interest Group (CIG) # Primary School M11 Masjid e Ilyas East London Business Alliance DiVA* Together! 2012 CIC* EXISTING PANELS AND NETWORKS A10 Renelagh Primary School M12 Al-hudaa Islamic Prayer Group UK Circle in Hackney Park Champions A11 Manor Primary School M13 Alhudaa Mosque BEAP Inland Waterways Association A12 Malmesbury Primary School M14 Madrasah Al-Tawhid Youth Board and Panel LIFE LONG LEARNING AND ELDERS Manor Gardening Society P SOCIAL ENTERPRISES / START-UP A13 Phoenix Primary School G M15 Bryant Street Methodist Church Park Panel London Cycling Campaign / CO-WORKING / AFFORDABLE A14 Wellington Primary School G1 50 Plus St John’s M16 The Redeemed Christian Church of God Olympicopolis Stakeholder Group # Bow Bengali Forum P1 Bow Arts Trust*# Creating Connections East A15 Bobby Moore Academy G2 Trowbridge senior citizens club M17 Salvation Army Church Newham Striders P2 Yardhouse at Sugarhouse Studios Stratford Rising A16 School 21 (Primary) G3 Hibiscus Caribbean M18 Hope and Grace Romanian Church E20 Community & Cultural Interest P3 Echo Elderly Association M19 Highway Church Hackney Wick and Fish Island B EDUCATION - SECONDARY Organisation Cultural Interest Group (CIG) Age UK East London M20 Brickfields United Reformed Church # B1 Chobham Academy M21 West Ham Baptist Tabernacle Q BUSINESS PARKS UCL B2 Sarah Bonnell School H CIVIC / ARTS / CULTURE M22 London Markaz LOCAL COMMUNITY Q1 Marshgate Business Centre B3 Phoenix Secondary School K M23 Bromley By Bow URC Church Student Community H1 Stratford Rising (inc. Stratford Cultural FACILITIES / CENTRES Q2 Stratford Office Village B4 Ian Mikardo High School M24 Bow Baptist Church Students Union Forum)# Q3 Burford Road Business Centre B5 East London Science School K1 Stratford Library M25 St. Mary-atte-Bow Academic Staff H2 Fundamental Architecture Inclusion* B6 St Paul’s Way School K2 Bromley by Bow Centre# M26 Our Lady & St Catherine Professional Services H3 Assemble (Sugarhouse Studios)* B7 School 21 (Secondary) K3 Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health And of Siena Church # H4 3 Mills Studios R RETAIL Hackney Community College Wellbeing Centre M27 New Bethel Revival Ministry Church H5 Stratford Picturehouse* Heathcote School K4 Timber Lodge M28 Christian Life City at The iCAN Studios R1 Stratford Shopping Centre Stratford Circus*# H6 K5 Cre8 Lifestyle Centre M29 Saint Mark’s Gate R2 Westfield Shopping Centre Theatre Royal Stratford East*# C EDUCATION - FURTHER H7 K6 Eastside Youth and Community Centre M30 Royal Connections Retail business along Stratford & HIGHER EDUCATION Iroko Theatre Company H8 K7 Tredegar Community Centre M31 Calvary Church of God in Christ High Street Rosetta Art Centre*# C1 University Square Stratford H9 K8 Kingsley Hall Community Centre Hackney Wick Other retail East London Dance*# (Birkbeck & UEL Partnership)* H10 K9 Hub 67 M32 Major Road Baptist Church C2 University of East London Stratford*# H11 APE Media* M33 Saint Matthew, West Ham Stratford and West Ham Community Hub LOCAL TENANTS’ AND H12 Maryland Studioz* # S C3 Building Crafts College Spotlight Centre M34 Stratford Spiritual Church RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS C4 Alpha Building Services, H13 Actorshop* # M35 St James Church # Poplar HARCA Engineering Training H14 White building (SPACE Studios) M36 Stratford Seventh-Day Adventist Church S1 Carpenters TMO Board # C5 Williams College, Private H15 London Centre for Book Arts M37 Homerton Baptist Church S2 Stratford Halo # C6 Newtec Training Centres H16 The Yard Theatre Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara Temple S3 Leebank Square RA # L SAFETY Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre H17 Stour Space SKS Swaminarayan Temple East S4 Wick Lane New Vic College H18 Urban Development L1 Faringford Road Neighbourhood London S5 Kingsmead Estate (Hackney Wick) # Newham College of Further Education Hackney Wicked Festival Watch Gujarat Hidu Welfare Association S6 Tredegar Estate # CREATE Newham Safer Neighbourhoods Hackney and East London Synagogue S7 Icona Point residents EDUCATION - NURSERY # D Whitechapel Gallery Team Yavnah Synagogue S8 Association of Ironworks residents D1 The Alphabet House Nursery School The New Black Film Collective (TNBFC)* Ward Panel S9 East Village Residents Association D2 Little Rainbow Nursery D3 Newtec Nurseries (five nurseries in various location) KEY D4 Rebecca Cheetham Nursery Education Centre Located off the map * Stratford Rising Member D5 Montessori on the Park, Early Overarching group / multiple locations # Cultural and Education District Year’s Education Stakeholder Group

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C. Context 6 BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY 13 CHOBHAM FARM Summary: A sports specialist secondary Summary: A new family neighbourhood A fast changing area school and primary school with a 6th form delivering around 1000 homes (of which across two sites. over 40% are family homes), home zone Status: Under construction streets, new public space, commercial space Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and and community facilities. its surroundings are significant areas Proposed operator: David Ross Education Trust Status: Under construction of change in one of the most exciting Developer: LCR and East Thames Group and fastest-growing areas in London. 7 PUDDING MILL Here are some of the projects Summary: A residential neighbourhood that around the site. will deliver up to 1,300 homes, employment 14 INTERNATIONAL QUARTER LONDON floorspace, retail units, community facilities, Summary: 4 million sq ft of new workplace - and a wide range of public open spaces. TFL and the FCA confirmed as tenants. 1 EAST WICK Status: Outline planning permission A 4 star hotel, shops, restaurants, childcare Summary: Up to 870 new homes, new granted with amendments currently being and community facilities. Up to 25,000 jobs primary school and two new nurseries. considered by LLDC created. Status: Zonal masterplan approved Developer: London Legacy Development Status: Construction started in 2014, first December 2015, Phase 1 detailed design in Corporation office occupation in 2017 planning process Developer: Lend Lease and LCR Developer: London Legacy Development 8 RICK ROBERTS WAY Corporation, East Wick and Sweetwater Summary: Provision of approx. 500 new Projects Ltd homes as part of a mixed-use masterplan. 15 GLASSHOUSE GARDENS Status: Outline planning permission granted, Summary: The residential development that forms part of International Quarter London 2 SWEETWATER with secondary school relocated within PDZ3 (see no. 6) and further amendments - 330 new homes looking out over the iconic Summary: Up to 650 new homes under consideration buildings of the south of the Park as part of including apartments and family homes. International Quarter London. A new primary school, two new nurseries, Developer: London Legacy Development community space, a library and health Corporation and the London Borough of Status: First residents moving in October centre. Newham 2016 Status: Outline planning permission granted Developer: Lend Lease and LCR Developer: London Legacy Development 9 HERE EAST Corporation, East Wick and Sweetwater Summary: Transforming the former Olympic Projects Ltd Press and Broadcast Centre – an innovation 16 CHERRY PARK centre set to provide over 1.2 million square Summary: Approx 1,200 new homes feet of space for creative entrepreneurs alongside community facilities, restaurants, 3 HACKNEY WICK CENTRAL and creating up to 7,500 jobs on site and in cafes and a servicing facility for Marks and the local community. Key tenants include Spencer. Summary: Creation of a new neighbourhood BT Sport, Hackney Community College, centre focused around Hackney Wick Loughborough University and Infinity SDC. Status: Hybrid planning application station. The new station which includes an submitted underpass through the existing embankment Status: BT Sport already broadcast on site, will create a new north – south pedestrian fully operational by 2018 Developer: Stratford City Developments Ltd link. The neighbourhood centre development will consist of workspace clusters with Developer: iCITY, a joint venture between Delancey and Infinity SDC a diverse range of spaces, retail, local 17 ANGEL LANE amenities, and the introduction of between 800-850 new homes. Summary: Unite student accommodation for 10 CHOBHAM MANOR 750 students, new hotel, a major apartment Status: Planning permission granted for Summary: The first of the five new tower and offices. the new station. Outline application for neighbourhoods from 2015. Including 828 Opened September 2015 the Hackney Wick Neighbourhood Centre new homes, 75% designed for families and Status: submitted in April 2016 1/3 affordable homes. Shops, cafes, bars Developer: Unite Group Plc and other facilities will support a vibrant Developer: London Legacy Development community. Corporation Status: Sales underway, first residents 18 STRAND EAST occupied their homes in late 2015 Summary: 1,200 homes, office spaces for 4 STRATFORD WATERFRONT Developer: Chobham Manor LLP a range of businesses including digital and Summary: A new campus for UAL’s London creatives, a riverside park and a range of College of Fashion, along with major new retail and community uses. spaces for the Victoria and Albert Museum 11 EAST VILLAGE Status: Planning permission granted and Sadler’s Wells. Summary: 2,818 new homes, a new school Status: Cultural and Education District (Chobham Academy - see point 12), a new Developer: Vastint UK outline planning applications due to be health centre, cafés, bars, restaurants, submitted late 2016 shops and 27 acres of public space. Further developments for an additional 2,000 homes Developer: London Legacy Development are currently in the planning process. 19 MARSHGATE Corporation with site partners Status: Now open Summary: 8 new buildings containing approx. 45,000 sq ft of business floorspace, Developer: Get Living London and Triathlon 254 new homes and open space 5 THE LONDON STADIUM Homes Status: Planning permission granted Summary: From 2016 the London Stadium will become the home of West Ham United, Developer: Workspace before then it will host a number of 12 CHOBHAM ACADEMY international events including the Rugby Summary: A new school for 3-18 year olds World Cup in 2015. A new community track that opened in September 2014. In addition will be open alongside the London Stadium to 100 children in the nursery, when the 20 COOK’S ROAD and will be home to the Newham and Essex Academy is at full capacity it will have 600 Summary: Up to 543 residential units, Beagles Athletic Club. The London Stadium students in the primary school, a further 900 approx. 58,000 sq ft of commercial will also become the new national centre for students in the secondary school and a Sixth floorspace and open spaces and landscaping athletics from 2016. Form for 420. Status: The application for the southern Status: Opened summer 2016 Status: Now open block has been approved. Developer: E20 Stadium LLP Developer: A Lend Lease Harris Partnership Developer: Bellway 74 UCL EAST Chapter 6 | Appendices STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT C. Context

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Plan showing some of the major developments in the area. (Dots do not indicate locations of facilities)

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D. Exhibition Materials

D1. Exhibition boards 1-2 (A0)

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D1. Exhibition boards 3-4 (A0)

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D1. Exhibition board 5 (A0) & flip-book

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D1. Exhibition boards 6 (A0) & flip-book

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D1. Exhibition boards 7-8 (A0)

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D1. Exhibition boards 9-10 (A0)

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D1. Exhibition board 11 (A0)

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D2. Cultural and Education District exhibition board (A0)

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D3 Cultural and Education District Exhibition booklet

The exhibition booklet was given out at the entrance alongside the feedback form.

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E. Feedback form

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F. Outreach notes

F1. Faithful Friends Date: Wednesday 13th July 2016

Total number of attendees: 25

Faith groups attended: 10

• Emmanuel Church, Romford Road, Forest Gate

• Woodgrange Baptist Church, Romford Road, Forest Gate

• Newham North Islamic Association (usually called Green Street Mosque), Green Street

• Imamia Mission Mosque, Romford Road

• Minhaj Ul Quran Misque, Romford Road

• Ramgharia Gurdwara, Nevile Road

• Azeemia Foundation UK

• Global Peace Network

• Woodgate Community (a Christian group)

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F2. Park Panel minutes Date: Monday 11th July 2016 Time: 18.00 Venue: Podium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Total number of attendees: 23 10 Panel members 3 LLDC representatives 10 Masterplanners & consultants

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G. Workshop tablesheets CULTURAL AND EDUCATION DISTRICT Senior BEEs 02. SPACES FOR ALL Joint session for Cultural and Education District Does the masterplan provide a good range of public spaces for visitors and members of the local community, as well as future occupiers of the buildings DATE & TIME e.g. staff, students, performers etc? Wednesday 10 August 2016 11am – 1pm

LOCATION The Welcome Zone of the London Aquatics Centre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2ZQ

ATTENDEES Senior BEEs members Karen Elmes / Katie Russell (The Building Exploratory) Representatives from LLDC, LDA, A&M, A&MUP, Soundings and partners.

AGENDA 11.00am Arrival 11.10am Introduction of Cultural and Education District (LLDC)

11.15pm Gallery tour by the masterplanning team (15 minutes each including short Q&A) UCL EAST • Stratford Waterfront (A&M) • UCL East (LDA) 11.45pm BREAK (refreshments, look around the gallery space & explore interactive elements) 12.00pm Group sessions (break up into 2 groups, approx. 20 minutes each per project with worksheets / pin up on the wall focusing on key topics as below with a summary outcome for Likes, Challenges and Opportunities / Suggestions): Cultural and Education District (Stratford Waterfront / UCL East) • Access: How well does the masterplan connect to the wider area through pedestrian, cycling and public transport? • Spaces for all: Does the masterplan provide a good range of public spaces for visitors and members of the local community, as well as future occupiers of the buildings e.g. staff, students, performers etc? • Design & innovation: Does the masterplan fit within the surrounding context (in terms of massing / materials / design) but still offer something new and interesting? 03. DESIGN & INNOVATION 12.40pm Round up session Does the masterplan fit within the surrounding context (in terms of massing / 1.00pm Close materials / design) but still offer something new and interesting?

Agenda UCL EAST

SUMMARY 01. ACCESS How well does the masterplan connect to the wider area through pedestrian, LIKES OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGES cycling and public transport? UCL EAST UCL EAST

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H. Virtual reality tool

91 ThisUCL consultation EAST report has been produced by: Chapter 6 | Appendices STAGE 3 CONSULTATION REPORT Soundings H. Virtual reality tool

148 Curtain Road London EC2A 3AT

Any queries should be referred to the UCL East consultation team as follows:

020 7729 1705

[email protected]

UCL website ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ucl-east

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