Change by Design London (2014)

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// Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts to Local Communities Loss of heritage

Pollution from construction site

Noise from construction site

Loss of commmunitiy ties

For SALE

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shop

Unfair compensation and market transactions Loss of visability

Breaking the unique typological diversity of shops Loss of jobs

“ We are team of 8 staff, all of Bengali origin, supporting 40+ people. If we lose our jobs we lose our livelihoods. ” _shop owner

Loss of local business

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Loss of income

Displacement of families

“ The Drummond Street Ambala was the beginning of a business which now employs hundreds in shops and factories all over the UK. I am working here since 25 years ago. I live locally, my parent’s flat is under threat form HS2 ” _manager

Unsafe routes during construction

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