The Croydon Town Hall planners have transferred the master planning of the town centre to Westfield, leading to public discontent as reported by Inside Croydon. The proposed scheme, involving 3,000 housing units, seems more profit-driven for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) than focused on sustainable development, leaving locals like Carl Lucas frustrated.
The planning committee’s lack of vision and claims of the framework being "underwhelming" have fueled public dissatisfaction. Suggestions for greener alternatives, like Melbourne’s Burwood Brickworks, highlight missed opportunities for creating a sustainable, attractive urban centre. The development could transform Croydon into a vibrant destination instead of a place to avoid.
Key Takeaways:
- The proposed 3,000-unit scheme by Westfield prioritizes short-term profit over long-term sustainability.
- Current plans lack ambition, failing to present a unique selling point for Croydon’s development.
- Calls for greener planning suggest opportunities for urban renewal and sustainable community spaces.
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For more details, visit the full article on Inside Croydon here.
