Their Plan? Your future! Responding to the London Plan... and remembering Michael Edwards.
Just Space Conference October 3rd - in honour of Michael Edwards: Prepare your submission on the draft new London Plan
Just Space is bringing London's community groups together to respond to the Mayor's Draft London Plan, which is out for consultation (deadline 15 October 5pm).
There are urgent concerns about the Plan - which sets the terms for planning across every borough for years to come - especially its proposals on equalities, open space, housing targets, tall buildings, the environment and data centres.
The half-day is designed so that groups can prepare draft responses with guidance on format and details.
Just Space is a network of community and voluntary groups that has worked together to challenge successive London Plans for nearly two decades and published our own Alternative Plan for a Caring City this year.
We will open the day by remembering the late and much loved Professor Michael Edwards, who helped build and sustain Just Space from the start.
Whether you have been part of Just Space for years or are new to the London Plan, you are warmly welcome. You do not need to arrive with a submission drafted: the aim is that you bring your own knowledge and lived experience to the table and leave knowing how to make a submission.
PROGRAMME
9:30 - DOORS OPEN coffee and tea provided
10:00 - 10:15: Remembering Michael Edwards and the origins of Just Space
10:15- 10:30: Introduction to the Draft London Plan, how it is structured, the big concerns
10:30 - 10:40: What a community submission looks like: templates and examples
10:40 - 11:20 Updates by the active working groups including on housing, transport and economy
11.20 - 11.30 Short break
11:30 - 12:30 Breakout small group sessions by theme, discussing and developing responses
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 2:00 Sharing headlines from the sessions; outline and agree collective Just Space positions. Next steps for finalising responses and submissions to the London Plan
Tea and coffee and Lunch will be provided.
Children are welcome (but there is no creche).
Warmly,
Just Space Planning Group
GETTING THERE
The Cruciform Building is UCL's red-brick former hospital on Gower Street, directly opposite the main University College London gates, between Euston Square and Warren Street Underground stations.
The event is in Lecture Theatre 1 (room B304), on the basement level.
Access notes: Main entrance on Gower Street is step-free into foyer; basement is reached by lift. Corridor from the lift to the theatre includes a steep ramp with handrails on both sides. Entry to the theatre is step-free, wheelchair spaces in the front row, level access to the speaker's area; the tiered seating is stepped, without handrails. Toilets are on the same level. A portable hearing-assistance system may be provided, please ask in advance if you need this. Full details in the AccessAble guide.
By Underground: Euston Square is a three-minute walk. Use Gower Street exit on the south side of Euston Road. Note: Euston Square is step-free to the westbound platform only. For step-free access approach it from King's Cross St Pancras.
Warren Street underground is about six minutes, Goodge Street about seven minutes, Russell Square about twelve minutes. Tottenham Court Road about fifteen minutes on foot or a couple of stops on the 24 or 29 bus.
By rail: Euston about eight minutes. King's Cross St Pancras is about fifteen minutes on foot, or one stop to Euston Square. Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth Line) see above.
By bus: buses no longer stop on Gower Street itself. The 24, 29, 73, 134, 205 and 390 stop nearby.