A £3 million regeneration scheme will revitalize the River Roding in Ilford, creating a public paradise with green spaces, bridges, and riverside walks. The project, called Ilford Arrival, focuses on rewilding an area and improving access to neglected public places. It is funded by the Greater London Authority’s Civic Partnership Programme, targeting areas affected by inequalities. Developers emphasize the importance of local community involvement, ensuring diverse demographics can shape the project. The timeline for construction has not yet been provided, but the initiative aims to enhance the local environment and community engagement.
'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.'
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