Last updated: 17.11.2014
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1. CHART STREET, N1
2. WEST BANK, N16
3. AMHURST PARK, N16
4. TUFNELL PARK ROAD, N7
5. BASSETT STREET, NW5
6. BARNSBURY ESTATE, N1
7. MINERVA LODGE, N1
8. BARNSBURY ESTATE, N1
9. CHARTERHOUSE ROAD, E8
10. WENSDALE HOUSE, E5
11. THE TOWERS, NW5
12. BIGGS SQUARE, E9
13. TALBOT AND HIND HOUSE, N7
14. MCCALL, HOLLINS AND DARREN HOUSE, N7
15. FLAXMAN COURT, WC1
16. RED LION SQUARE, WC1
17. MILDURA COURT, N8
18. MYDDLETON GRANGE, N4
19. SANDFORD COURT, N4
20. STAMFORD HILL ESTATE, N16
21. CAMDEN ESTATE, N7
SITES inspired by VACANT LOT
 
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The VACANT LOT programme transforms neglected and unused spaces on inner city housing estates into environments that now provide neighbourhoods with the most basic of requirements: outside space, a place grow food and a place to socialise. In deprived urban areas across London where space is limited small pockets of vacant land are made accessible and are occupied by bespoke design elements that enable new communal use. Projects investigate forms of neighbourhood engagement and aim to start a processes of sustainable change.

 
The VACANT LOT programme, a collaboration between WHAT IF: projects and Groundwork (2009-2013), was delivered in partnership with seven Social Housing Providers and many volunteers.
 
 
VACANT LOT bottom line:
= transformed 1.9 acres of vacant land
= improved 21 housing estates
= involved more than 880 people
= 21 new spaces for growing, play and socialising
 
VACANT LOT ripple effect:
= renewed use of 2 community centres
= improved play spaces and outside gym
= 21 new community garden groups
 
"I met so many more neighbours than ever before"
 
 
Project partnership (2009-2012):

 
GROW YOUR OWN IN VACANT SPACES NEAR YOU

 

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