The Ilford Arrival is a regeneration project that includes a new bridge, a pocket park, a riverside walk, and the rewilding of a golf course to improve access to the River Roding. The Greater London Authority's Civic Partnership Programme funded the initiative, aiming to address inequalities created by Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis. Local youth, particularly young women, have been consulted to participate in shaping the project, ensuring their voices contribute to the development of their community. Empowerment of residents is a key focus of this regeneration effort.
"Redbridge is one of London's greenest boroughs and Ilford is blessed with the River Roding and the Roding Valley. But, as it stands, what should be a public amenity is almost forgotten."
"At a time of housing need and with enormous pressure to build, it's crucial that local people are empowered to shape their own neighbourhoods. Too often regeneration is something that is done to communities, rather than with them. This approach gives them real agency."
"Diverse Dialogues has been appointed to lead the team made up of girls and young women, having put together a similar group during the development of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park."
"We wanted to avoid demographics being marginalised by not just listening to communities but working alongside them and ensuring they are informed decision-makers in shaping the future of their neighbourhood."
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