Help Shape Our Area! Pilot project pairs The Academy of Urbanism with Heston West

Harlech Gardens Estate

Workshop will explore a unique approach to resident-led placemaking.

In an exploratory programme from Local Trust, Heston West Big Local have teamed up with The Academy of Urbanism to explore how our area could take better advantage of local assets and support in addressing local planning and urban design issues.

Our next workshop is open for all local community members and will take place on:
SATURDAY 9TH JUNE 2018 from 10.30 to 4.30pm at Cranford Community College Click here for workshop flyer.

Redwood Estate

Brabazon Estate

​During the 3-month project, The Academy will lead intensive two-day ‘diagnostic workshops’ with residents, organisations and others. The workshops will include:

Walking around the area, talking to people in shops, businesses, streets and parks and exploring how residents feel about their area, its assets and its eyesores.

• Listening to presentations by local people, business owners, organisations and members of the Big Local partnership to understand issues, plans and aspirations.
• Working in small groups to understand strengths, weaknesses and opportunities within the area, including in relation to the wider neighbourhood and strategic context.
• Discussing what lies ahead, including strategic opportunities and projects already identified by the Big Local partnership, organised around specific themes, locations or projects.
• Providing recommendations for immediate, medium and long-term actions to help the Big Local partnership realise the area’s ambitions.

After the workshops, a final report from The Academy will be provided to Heston West Big Local, and will be used to inform their future plans and help them to realise their ambitions.