November 28th 2023
Fixing the ‘broken windows of the borough’: Croydon regeneration scheme announced
At the Develop Croydon conference, councillors and community leaders proposed plans to transform Croydon town centre into a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Executive Mayor Jason Perry, who has been working closely with businesses and partners to bring forward the redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre has said his key priority at the minute is the regeneration of the town centre.
As he spoke at the conference, which took place on 7th November, Mayor Perry said that Croydon is ready to see change delivered, and that progress could be expected within the next few month as the local authority develops a Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Strategy.
At the heart of the plan is residents and businesses who will be key to developing the project. A multi-disciplinary team has been appointed to worth with individuals through a varied programme of activities that will help shape the vision for the future town centre.
In addition, the council has also announced it is creating an Urban Room, which is a digital and physical space that will host conversations, exhibitions, and events to encourage residents to have their say on the towns regeneration plans.
‘This is an exciting time for the regeneration of our town, and it was great to see so many investors, policy makers, and business leaders at the Develop Croydon conference, who are invested in Croydon and delivering a future vision for our vibrant borough,’ said the mayor. ‘We are delighted to launch the development of the new town centre vision and hope that many communities will get involved through the Urban Room and other events, to help shape the future of our town.’
The mayor added: ‘But I am not just waiting for regeneration to happen before we take steps to restore pride in our town centre. I am intent on taking action to ensure we are fixing the broken windows of our borough and making our town centre cleaner, healthier, safer.’
Images: Croydon Council and Rob Barber
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