Winds of Change_ The Earls Court Redevelopment Project

1. Winds of Change: The Earls Court Redevelopment Project In the centuries of its existence, the Earls Court district has been in a near-constant state of metamorphosis, ever in search of new and more curious things. Like much of London, it began as a bucolic rural area, with fruiting trees, waving grasses, and market gardens. Over many years, it slowly developed into the bustling commercial and residential neighbourhood we see today, where many Londoners live, work, play, and visit. Just a few metres from the Mowbray Court Hotel in Central London, near the intersection of Penywern and Warwick Roads, guests will find a large swath of land fenced in and clearly under continuing development. Once, this area was the home of the Earls Court Exhibition Centres, where concerts and conventions did a thriving business. Today, it is destined to become an enormous multi-use complex with shops, housing, cultural spaces, green pocket parks, and more. What Will the Redevelopment Include? What has been proposed is a development that will include a number of variably tall, multipurpose buildings around the perimeter of the area. Integrated with the existing three Underground stations and other transportation hubs, Transport for London is involved with the planning to help ensure that interruptions to services are minimal. The buildings are meant to

2. include cafés, boutiques, and other businesses large and small, as well as a great deal of badly-needed housing options. The structures will surround an expansive, attractive greenspace that will appeal to those seeking a bit of outdoor leisure. Vehicular access will be sharply curtailed, as walking and cycling will be strongly encouraged. There will eventually also be at least three cultural venues, which will bring live entertainment back to the former exhibition centre area after a decade-long absence. The ultimate goal for the new Earls Court venture is to create a vibrant, thriving community-driven place for Londoners to live and thrive. You can also read: Exploring the Royal Museums of Greenwich: A Perfect Day in Thrive Architect Is There a Focus on Sustainability? The Earls Court Redevelopment project has pivoted to include more sustainability measures since its initial days in concept planning. In 2019, the Earls Court Development Company took over the project and began to focus their efforts on creating a neighbourhood with a big green space, drastically reduced vehicular traffic, and a desire to attract “clean tech” businesses. The building process is also intended to include sustainability principles. Existing infrastructure will be utilised and incorporated as much as possible. Infiltration processes, rainwater capture, and bioswales will be used to manage water collection and distribution in the development. There is a goal for net zero-carbon energy network for the entire site in accordance with the Greater London Authority’s plans to make London a net-zero-carbon city by 2023. The Earls Court Development intends to use an all-electric energy approach in order to achieve its goals. When Will Construction Begin? The redevelopment project began back in 2009, but the original proposed plans were hotly contested by the residents of the surrounding boroughs–too tall, too modern, not enough focus on community, sustainability, and the preservation of existing social housing. Today's plans are more broadly accepted, though not entirely finalised. Residents of Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea all have strong opinions, largely regarding the scope and scale of the project and what impact it will have on the surrounding area. However, it is anticipated that ground will begin to be broken sometime in 2026. Earls Court Redevelopment: The Future is Imminent There’s no doubting that the new developments at the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre grounds will bring great change to the neighbourhood. But as with all great change, it will continue to be a slow, carefully considered, and executed process. When building at last begins, should you require assistance or have any questions about the development, please do let us

3. know. Our goal at the Mowbray Court London, a trusted central London budget hotel, is to ensure you have as pleasant a stay as possible.