Communities in Transition: Poplar - Francesca Colloca
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- 7. Build capacity locallyto lead the economic regeneration of the market Modify physical infrastructure to support an ecosystem of enterprise & progression locally Work with stakeholders to improve the networks for participation & influence in the area
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Editor's Notes
- #2 Me, my team
- #3 WIDER CONTEXT Amount of growth locally- prospective housing zone, 10,000 homes, additional 40,000 people! Impact on Poplar Opportunity for Poplar Requirement for us to think strategically about economic development/local growth strategy
- #4 CHRISP STREET CONTEXT Rich local heritage Elements of a strong community and identity
- #5 Working market! Useful to some parts of the community
- #6 How do we envisage it moving to the future, so that it’s not bulldozed and rebuilt, and so that wave of change doesn’t drown out local assets How are we bringing the community with us...the one that’s here, business & residential
- #7 Ain’t gunna cut it
- #9 Talk through elements
- #10 Space: WORKSPACE: new in Chrisp Street, in new developments Whiteboxing Middle of the Market Unused & underused spaces; Animating space differently; Accelerating Poplar regeneration; Supporting new enterprise OPEN POPLAR: over 50 spaces locally
- #11 Capacity Building: Business support, general & sector specific Direct investment – loans programme Range of partnerships including Pop Up Business School, LSBC, Kitchenette, Prince’s Trust, Get Set for Growth,
- #12 Networks - Leadership, stewardship and entrepreneurial spirit - Procurement, supply chain, marketing, best practice, connections
- #13 The future state
- #14 YAY!