In January, when faced with a 21-storey tower, Kingston residents decided to get together in their houses, local pubs and community centres. Good neighbourly alliances were forged and networks started to appear between the residents across the borough. We started talk to each other and exchanged petitions. We still do. For this we should be thankful to St George...unfortunately it is not that simple and this only happened because we all felt cheated and noticed that public consultation was not working. We still do...
We were back for the Development Control Committee presentation meeting for scheme number 3.
Architect Richard Taylor presented for St George; a lady spoke in favour of TOPO; KRA & Kingston Society members presented in opposition; 3 Grove ward Councillors spoke in opposition; and the committee questioned St George... On Wednesday 7 October 2015, British Land hosted a meeting with representatives from KRA and the Kingston Society. They talked us through their updated plans for the transformation of Eden Walk with new shops, homes, offices and public realm which will come with Tower Blocks...
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