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02/09/2009
Well-Designed Homes Can Transform London
Housing can revitalise town centres in south London, according to a new study by the London Development Agency.
Rather than damaging their character, the study shows that new, well-designed housing can actually make these areas even more distinctive.
London's population is expected to grow by a further 500,000 households by 2026. Much of this growth will happen in London's suburbs. The study aims to inform the debate about the future shape of London's housing growth - especially in its suburbs.
The study shows that planned, well-designed housing could bring positive changes to seven places in different south London boroughs: the Old Kent Road, Baltham, Lea Green, Morden, Anerley Hill, West Norwood and Purley.
'SEVEN: Housing Intensification in seven south London town centres' uses different scenarios to illustrate how increases in housing can be accommodated in different ways in different areas - and lead to a better environment, revitalised shopping areas and new community facilities.
By looking at different scenarios for each area, the study demonstrates that a positive approach to planning, combined with good urban design, can meet the demand for new homes while respecting the existing heritage of each area. The best results can be achieved if local communities are involved in the design process.
The study will help politicians, planners and developers to consider the issues involved when looking to increase housing while maintaining and improving the essential characteristics of London's surburban town centres and their edges.
Geoff Raw, London Development Agency Director of Design, Strategy & Planning, said: "Londoners need more homes and good quality homes that create vibrant desirable neighbourhoods where people want to live. This study shows that far from creating unpopular identikit towns, well planned and well designed homes can revitalise London's suburbs and make them even more distinct. We hope that planners, architects and others will use this study to inform their thinking and their future plans."
(KMcA/BMcc)
Rather than damaging their character, the study shows that new, well-designed housing can actually make these areas even more distinctive.
London's population is expected to grow by a further 500,000 households by 2026. Much of this growth will happen in London's suburbs. The study aims to inform the debate about the future shape of London's housing growth - especially in its suburbs.
The study shows that planned, well-designed housing could bring positive changes to seven places in different south London boroughs: the Old Kent Road, Baltham, Lea Green, Morden, Anerley Hill, West Norwood and Purley.
'SEVEN: Housing Intensification in seven south London town centres' uses different scenarios to illustrate how increases in housing can be accommodated in different ways in different areas - and lead to a better environment, revitalised shopping areas and new community facilities.
By looking at different scenarios for each area, the study demonstrates that a positive approach to planning, combined with good urban design, can meet the demand for new homes while respecting the existing heritage of each area. The best results can be achieved if local communities are involved in the design process.
The study will help politicians, planners and developers to consider the issues involved when looking to increase housing while maintaining and improving the essential characteristics of London's surburban town centres and their edges.
Geoff Raw, London Development Agency Director of Design, Strategy & Planning, said: "Londoners need more homes and good quality homes that create vibrant desirable neighbourhoods where people want to live. This study shows that far from creating unpopular identikit towns, well planned and well designed homes can revitalise London's suburbs and make them even more distinct. We hope that planners, architects and others will use this study to inform their thinking and their future plans."
(KMcA/BMcc)
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