Experts to kick-start estates regeneration

Experts to kick-start estates regeneration



A panel of experts is looking at how the layout of estates can deliver more homes for people to buy and rent..


 A panel of experts is looking at how the layout of estates can deliver more homes for people to buy and rent.

The 17-member group is co-chaired by Lord Heseltine and Housing Minister Brandon Lewis who report to the Prime Minister and Communities Secretary Greg Clark.
The panel is looking to develop a national estate regeneration strategy and will work with up to 100 estates to tackle deprivation and transport them into vibrant communities.
Lore Heseltine, said: “Estates regeneration is key to transforming the lives of people living on poorly designed housing projects. 
“The panel will provide expert advice, support and explore innovative funding solutions to drive forward the regeneration of estates around the country.
“I now want to see local communities coming forward with innovative ideas to achieve desirable neighbourhoods that local people can be proud of.”
Brandon Lewis added: “We know these estates offer huge potential to be revived so that they become thriving communities and places which people want to live and work in.
“This panel provides a wealth of experience to kick-start work that will help transform the lives of thousands of people by delivering better homes in better estates.”
A list of panel members is below: 
Councillor Ravi Govindia, leader of Wandsworth Council
Nicholas Boys Smith, director of Create Streets, a social enterprise and independent research institute which pushes for well-designed estates
Andrew Boff, leader of the Greater London Authority Conservatives housing group
Elaine Bailey, chief executive, from Hyde Housing Association, which successfully regenerated the Packington Estate in Islington
Paul Tennant, chief executive from Orbit Housing Association, which successfully regenerated Erith Estate in Bexley
Tony Pidgley, chief executive of Berkeley Homes - a lead partner on various estate regenerations across London
Peter Vernon, chief executive of Grosvenor Estates
Jane Duncan, president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Ben Bolgar, director of Design Theory and Networks at the Prince’s Foundation
Dominic Grace, head of London Residential Development at estates agents Savills
Emma Cariaga from the British Land and Thames Valley Housing Association
David Budd, Mayor of Middlesbrough
Natalie Elphicke, chief executive of the Housing & Finance Institute
Graham Allen, MP for Nottingham North
Félicie Krikler, director at Assael Architecture
Last month, the Prime Minister announced that £140m would be made available to jump start the regeneration.
 


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