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Croydon's Regeneration: Challenges and Opportunities

Explore the £4b regeneration of Croydon from 2014-2019, including new developments, the Westfield shopping centre, high-rise living, and an increase in population. Discover the impact of the construction phase, such as noise, air quality, and congestion. Learn about Croydon's efforts towards a sustainable future, including construction logistics, collaborative working, and behavior change. Consider the future of urban life and the tools for managing expectations and urban noise.

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Croydon's Regeneration: Challenges and Opportunities

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  1. Croydon: An opportunity, a challenge.November 2014

  2. The regeneration of Croydon 2014-2019 • £4b regeneration over the next 5 years • 65 new developments, 6000 new homes • Westfield shopping centre • High rise living • Increase in population to over 400,000+

  3. What’s the impact? Construction Phase • Noise, dust, fumes • Air quality • Significant increase in vehicle movements • Damage • Danger to road users • Congestion • Business as usual?

  4. Projected monthly construction vehicle movements over the next five years Month-by-month forecast of construction vehicle movements (as of 21st June 2014) - Total (blue); Westfield-Croydon (red); Croydon Council controlled (green)

  5. Beyond construction A sustainable future • Increase population • Servicing the town centre • A change in culture is needed

  6. What are we doing? • Croydon developed construction logistics • Overarching ‘Town Centre Plan’ • Collaborative working between the Council and and private developers • Transport and street works efficiencies identified • Pragmatic approach to the night time • Behaviour change that will leave a long term legacy • A new vibrant town centre in Croydon • Delivery and Service Planning – The Future?

  7. Is the old view still relevant? • In a future of agglomeration do the old tools work? • Regulation and pragmatism • Does a one size fit all?

  8. A change in attitude • City life – can this really be quiet? • Planning for the future – what can be done? Consider the future Quiet by design? DSP’s Management tools • Managing expectation – urban life

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