Jacqueline Clarke
yThe physical regeneration delivery
in South Kilburn yAbout SK and its challenges g yHow and where SKNT fits in
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The Challenge - Deprivation and Location Least deprived
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Highest levels of dep a o e e deprivation here
y Second to none location – Camden, Westminster, y y y y y y y y
Kensington & Chelsea (NW6, W9 Kensington & Chelsea (NW6, W9 – Zone 2) Maida Vale, Queens Park, West End, Paddington ‘round the corner. B By contrast high IMD – t t hi h IMD 4 LSOA ranked in 10% most LSOA k d i % t deprived in England. Population of 6147, over 33% of which are under 24 years. Mix of communities, languages and cultures Near 90% rent their accommodation High unemplo ment Lo income £ 00 £199 most High unemployment. Low income £100 ‐ £ 99 most common weekly income band Low skills & qualifications High DSA, IB and ESA claimants – health
The challenge y Momentum, affordability, stability and quality y Housing as a ‘unit’ of the environment H i ‘ it’ f th i t y Creating a place which meets the needs of existing
residents and those in generations to come y Needs and aspirations – making it work for people y Social infrastructure to match physical S i l i f h h i l
SOUTH KILBURN NEIGHBOURHOOD TRUST y Charity registered in 2009. Staffed since 2011. 7 Trustees –
stakeholders & residents. y Legacy vehicle to ‘NDC’ y Not a direct provider of services (currently); passionate about adding value to activities. y Wide remit covering all regeneration possibilities. g g p
“SKNT works with others to relieve deprivation in South Kilburn South Kilburn” “For South Kilburn to be an area of opportunity no longer branded for its deprivation levels but for its promise, achievement and quality of life achievement and quality of life”
Broad approaches y Partnership approach to regeneration in South Kilburn. y ‘Connecting’ people to services & supporting
infrastructure. infrastructure y 4 broad approaches: ‐ Community Based y ‐ Outward Looking ‐ A strategy for the whole area ‐ About Partnership
SK Examples y Merle Court – 50 new properties. Land deal originally
combination of SKNT purchase put together with Brent Council land.
y St. Augustine’s Sports Centre. Management of local S106
for local resident subsidy. Build of centre using BSF monies f from Westminster School on Brent land. W i S h l B l d
y SKNT Public Arts Programme with Brent Council, Lease on g
building, 6 months has become 2 years.
Changes perception, signpost, attract new people whilst g p p , g p , p p encouraging local use, integrated into SK.
The ‘gaps’ in between y Exciting opportunities built in by Council & its y y y y y y y
architects. Pl ki ki b Place making = Making better places. l SKNT role in making ‘people’ C Community Involvement – i I l ‘Marmite’ building ‘M i ’ b ildi Community ownership of common ground areas G Generate community pride and emotional links t it id d ti l li k Events, Use, Activities Community Information and celebration
Community ownership of common Community ownership of common ground areas.
Events and celebration Events and celebration Peel Precinct….from this
….to this.
Partnerships are central ! y SKNT role in coordination of services y 5 Landlords, Council land, Other pockets y Unusual position of moving people within the area ‐ Residents are residents ‐ Management, maintenance and coherence ‐ Opening opportunities across the neighbourhood ‐ Value of South Kilburn – good for everyone
South Kilburn over the past two years On the whole, do you think that over the past two years your local area has got better or worse, or not changed much?
South Kilburn 2011 (300)
South Kilburn 2009 (200)
Don’t know Get worse
1%
4%
21%
20%
36%
48%
31% 41% Little change
G t Get Better
Source: Ipsos MORI
South Kilburn over the next five years Thinking about the next five years, do you think your local area will get better or worse, or not change much?
South Kilburn 2009 (200)
South Kilburn 2011 (300) Don’t know Get worse
13%
16% 35%
9%
19% 55% 14% Little change
40% Get Better
Source: Ipsos MORI
Thinking …… y South Kilburn – one area or many? The importance of
branding? y How best to achieve a coordinated, quality public
realm? y Redevelop the area, support the people. How can we Redevelop the area support the people How can we
make better use of the physical changes to improve peoples lives?