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Resident Linda Diment, Riverside’s Wendy Mason and resident Chris Hodges.
Residents had their say on the development of a play area and green space, set to replace a derelict car park on the Pike Close estate in Bromley.
Riverside held a consultation event in partnership with the local
tenants’ group and a firework display to encourage people to
get involved in the way their community might look, with
£50,000 investment from their landlord.
The area set for development has been a blot on the landscape for
many years and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour, with youths
climbing on roofs, vandalising flats and the car park.
Riverside’s community initiatives officer Wendy Mason said:
“This project forms part of our mission to stamp out
anti-social behaviour and make our communities safer and greener.
We really welcome the input of residents to make sure that we make
the best of the space and encourage community ownership in years to
come.”
Around 150 people turned out to enjoy the firework display and have
their say on the plans. Riverside is working with residents and
Groundwork on sketch designs for the area.
Wendy Mason added: “People would like to see a secure play
area with space for games, seating and perhaps a graffiti wall.
They also want access to a landscaped area to use for community
barbeques and get-togethers.”
Work is due to start on the project next year. Groundwork is
working with Riverside to secure more funding towards the
project.
Jaef
Commented 16 weeks ago
Whilst the "consultation" described is to be welcome, I wonder if it goes far enough. I do not know the site so I am posting generally. If I were a resident nearby, I would be concerned about the adverse "physical factors" - noise, fumes, smoke, artificial lighting, etc which might arise when the facilities are in use. The play facilities might need to be located away from and screened from any nearby dwellings. If the facilities are likely to attract people from afar it would be helpful to have a few parking spaces so as to avoid street parking. A gated mini-park might be helpful.