Brixton Green
community led development
Brixton Green Overview
Brixton people have the chance to be at the forefront of the redevelopment of part of central Brixton(Somerleyton Road).
Local people have set up a mutual society called Brixton Green Limited. It’s sole purpose is to ensure the land along Somerleyton Road is developed in a way that benefits Brixton people for generations.
Only Brixton people can own shares in Brixton Green Limited.
Buy your £1 share and help shape Brixton’s future for the better.
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Brixton Green is:
- A registered mutual society
- Owned by local people – only people who live or work in Brixton (see map) can buy one share for £1.
- Not for profit – all assets have to be used for the benefit of the community.
- Inclusive – all parts of the local community are welcome to be part of this.
The proposal so far:
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Progress so far:
1) Lambeth Council’s Brixton Masterplan.
Brixton Green successfully lobbied for:
- Creative use at the top of the site.
- Educational use.
- High sustainability aspirations.
2) Became one of Government’s ten national community share pilots
3) Completed initial feasibility and financial viability.
Over 300 local people contributed to the brief developed by an experienced team of consultants.
4) Positive design review from CABE
“Brixton Green is clearly a key project in the improvement of the neighbourhood…The commitment and passion behind this project are inspiring.”
Diane Haigh , Director of architecture and design review CABE, are the government’s advisor on architecture, urban design and public space, now part of the Design Council.
5) Community shares launched
Over 600 shares so sold far. Five thousand shares are available only to people who live or work in Brixton (see map).
Next Step – Detailed feasibility study
We are now working on the detailed brief and are encouraging all the local groups and organisations to be involved. We want Brixton people to share their knowledge and help develop a proposal for this site that will benefit Brixton for generations.
We are holding workshops and open events. If you are an individual or group who want to be involved please contact us:
- Telephone: 020 7183 5838
- Via our website – www.brixtongreen.org/contact/
When will it be built?
If we are able to acquire the site next year, we could have Phase One(the Creative Hub) open 2015. However, everyone must be aware that there are a number of factors that can delay a large scale development such as planning issues etc.
Shares are available now:
Buy your share online now:
Or at one of the following venues:
- Opus Café, 89 Acre Lane, London SW2 5TN
- Moorlands Convenience Store, 52 Corry Drive, London SW9 8QT
- Pulross Area Playground, 18 Pulross Road, London SW9 8AF
News
- Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP becomes patron of Brixton Green
- Chuka Umunna MP visits Brixton Green
Rt Hon Chuka Umunna MP visited the proposed site for the Brixton Green community-led proposal on … read more »
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