London Estate Regeneration: Residents Fight Back
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Londons estate regeneration plans face criticism for displacing residents and eradicating social housing. Zoe Garbett, a Green Party member, warns Mayor Sadiq Khan about the ongoing issues despite new regulations. The plans prioritize luxury builds over genuine needs, affecting 139 estates and 55,000 households. Residents feel sidelined and lack resources to challenge the changes. Past data shows a decrease in social rent homes in regenerated estates. At Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead, long-time residents resist relocation despite threats. Peabody, the housing group behind Lesnes, plans to replace 596 homes with 1950 new ones, offering market value plus cash or assistance for nearby purchases. A 2020 ballot received 70% support, but a resident launched a legal challenge over environmental information. Garbett proposes solutions like improved ballots, a community fund for resident-led plans, and stricter rules on city funding to prevent displacement. The mayor acknowledges the report, but residents demand immediate action to halt the displacement.
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