Park Life - Wembley Park Neighbourhood Magazine - Issue 2

Back in 2002 – time flies! – Quintain began transforming Wembley Park. The vision was of something far grander than simply a destination for events. Fast-forward 20 years and what a change there has been!

Today’s Wembley Park is a vibrant neighbourhood packed with residents enjoying the area’s independent eateries, leisure venues and free community events. Visitors flock here to shop, be entertained and to dine. Nature is welcomed through destinations such as Union Park, the podium gardens and pocket parks.

The landscape has changed but perhaps the biggest transformation has been to the atmosphere and energy of the neighbourhood. It’s not something that can be built – it has developed organically as people have brought their enthusiasm and zest for life to Wembley Park. Our residents enjoy living in London’s most exciting new neighbourhood, so we wanted to celebrate that joy in this second edition of Park Life. Read on for a peek behind the scenes at those who make Wembley Park what it is. Why not get involved too?

published by Wembley Park Marketing, part of the Quintain team, the developer behind the regeneration of the neighbourhood. Printed on recycled paper certified by the World Land Trust using eco-friendly ink.

Hear from some of Wembley Park’s superb retailers about who they are and what makes them stand out from the crowd.

Pasta Remoli

What makes your ingredients unique?

Not only do we produce our classic homemade pasta and sauces fresh every day, we also have developed vegan, gluten-free, and wholemeal pasta so everyone can experience authentic Italian flavours.

• Find it on Market Square

Chop Chop

What’s the most interesting part of your salon?

We believe in no gender, no texture, just hair. At Chop Chop, we don’t charge different prices based on gender or hair type; everyone pays the same based on the time it takes.

• Find it on Weaver Walk

Fix Your Cycle

Tell us a bit about you.

We’re authorised bike and ebike service & repair professionals. Not a bike owner yet? Book a test ride experience today on a top ebike. Not quite ready for that investment yet? Start with a quality FYC refurbished bike.

• Find it on Weaver Walk

Masalchi

What’s something people don’t know about Masalchi?

El Estudio Pilates Boutique

Why should we visit El Estudio for Pilates?

We are simply the one and only in Wembley Park! Led by instructor Laura Pelinski, you’ll be guided by over 22 years of teaching clients and trainers around the world.

• Find it on Weaver Walk

We have a great grab & go menu, every day during lunch with incredible quick meals from just £5!

• Find it on Engineers Way

El Estudio

Pilates

Chop Chop

Pasta Remoli

The Cuddle Club

What are you most excited about?

We really are excited about meeting the dog parents and pups of Wembley Park and providing a one-stop shop for all things dogs, but also further connecting the dog parent community at Wembley Park with engaging events.

• Find it on Union Park

Carib & Co Brunch

What are you most excited about at Carib & Co?

We are back in our brandnew location on Olympic Way with an offer of up to 30% off for local residents, workers and students. Simply show a valid ID or your key fob to claim your discount.

• Find it on Olympic Way until 31 December

Urban Rose

What are some of the services we can expect to find?

Urban Rose is a luxury beauty salon offering marketleading brands and treatments. We offer brow treatments, waxing, massages, facials, tanning, manicures, pedicures and even a champagne bar during your treatment.

• Find it on Weaver Walk

Spotlight on...

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Autumn/Winter

Top Trends

The ’90s bombshell blowout'. Think volume, movement & bounce. Those with shorter hair are choosing mullet and wolf cuts.

Colour-wise, red is in. Copper, mahogany, and caramel shades.

What is the Chop Chop ethos?

The 21st century is all about shared experiences – we live, work, eat, keep fit, socialise and party together. So why can’t we get our hair cut together? This was the driving force behind the founding of Chop Chop: the exclusion from hair opportunities on the high street of anyone with textured hair.

Chop Chop provides inclusive, accessible and convenient hairdressing services. We’re not focused on gender or texture – just hair.

What makes Chop Chop different?

We welcome clients of all hair types. Brent is such a diverse borough. We reflect that in our business. The result is that people of all ages, ethnicities, hair types and walks of life step through our doors.

Sustainability is important too. We reduce and reuse as much as possible to minimise our carbon footprint. We use botanical, plant-based products and vegan-friendly brands. For us, style and sustainability go hand in hand.

What’s next for Chop Chop?

We plan to grow the team and the brand, challenging the industry to be more inclusive and sustainable.

We will open more stores and hopefully a Chop Chop Academy here in Wembley Park. The neighbourhood is so diverse and so supportive of independent enterprises, it feels like the right location.

Chop Chop is all about community. Our aim is to be a B Corp, so that we can showcase the right balance between people, profits and planet.

Check out chopchoplondon.com to find out more and book an appointment.

Kaye Sotomi, founder of Chop Chop, talks inclusion, sustainability and style.

Kaye Sotomi

Winter Warmers

Spice up your life at Masalchi with a gosht biryani to chase those winter blues away. Fragrance meets spice in this beautiful dish of boneless lamb with saffron, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom and more.

Over at Pasta Remoli, winter comfort comes in many forms. Choose between creamy mushroom, butter & sage, gricia and other sauces before selecting your pasta. We recommend the truffle & mushroom ravioli for the ultimate delicious winter dish.

If you’re in need of a morning boost, head over to the Out of Office Coffee House. Indulge in a pot of overnight oats to get your day off to a great start. We love the additional coconut, seeds and goji berry topping for an added boost of goodness. Grab a cortado for an extra energy burst.

If you prefer your oats hot, check out Oatopia’s tasty selection of porridges. Hot Date and Apple Crumble are two of our favourites, while Sunrise is perfect for extra early risers.

If your days kick off a little later, head to Estadio Lounge to enjoy Shakshuka for brunch. The lightly spiced Mediterranean sauce, with aubergine, chickpeas and feta yoghurt, is the perfect accompaniment for your poached eggs.

Of course, cooler days are the ideal excuse for a luxurious hot chocolate. Haute Dolci has white, milk, orange, caramel, and black forest... why not work your way through the menu?

Finally, The White Horse serves a selection of Sunday roasts with all the trimmings – the ultimate winter comfort food.

Eat your way around Wembley Park with this selection of cosy comfort foods.

Masalchi –Gosht Biryani

Pasta Remoli –Mushroom Ravioli

James Huartson,

Head

of Estate Services at Wembley Park, shares the secrets behind keeping the neighbourhood looking its best.

Behind the Scenes

What does your role as Head of Estate Services at Wembley Park entail?

I work with our service partners and team to provide a safe, clean, welcoming environment for all residents, workers, visitors and even pets who come onto the Wembley Park estate. It’s about showcasing Wembley Park as a neighbourhood that wows!

How long have you been working at Wembley Park?

I first started working in Wembley Park in 2005, when I was employed by The Football Association to be part of the new Wembley Stadium operational management team. I worked at the Stadium until 2016, when I was offered an opportunity to work for Quintain as their Estate Services Manager.

What aspects of the smooth operation of Wembley Park are you and your team responsible for?

Our remit is very broad. We cover everything estate-related. That ranges from keeping the boulevards, streets, and amenity spaces clean and free from litter, clutter and graffiti to taking care of the trees, plants and lawns. We maintain and repair the water features and fountains, LED media screens, street lighting, play parks, roads and pavements.

We are also responsible for the removal of household and retail waste from our circa 4,500 homes and businesses. This utilises a clever network of underground pipes, removing waste from apartment blocks via the Envac system, supplemented by our commercial waste partner.

“Going back 10 years, we only had two restaurants on the estate where we could grab an after-work drink. These days we are spoilt for choice.”

James Huartson

The team does an incredible job cleaning the estate after Wembley Stadium events and neighbourhood events such as the Jubilee Dance Party and the recent Diwali celebration. Many of the Stadium events bring an additional 70,000 visitors to Wembley Park but when you see the estate the following morning you see very little evidence that they have been here.

What are the biggest changes to the neighbourhood you’ve seen during your time here?

The greatest change has been residents moving into Wembley Park. Prior to 2005, the area was predominantly commercial buildings, entertainment venues and vast open spaces providing event day parking. Going back 10 years, we only had two restaurants on the estate where we could grab an after-work drink. These days we are spoilt for choice.

What does the typical day look like for you and your team?

We work from 6am to 11pm. The cleaning team sweeps the streets, collects litter and services waste bins before moving on to detailed cleaning tasks such as chewing gum and graffiti removal and dealing with any stains on our pedestrian areas. The team also periodically collects litter and services our dedicated dog exercise areas. Our maintenance and landscaping teams carry out their planned tasks and attend to any issues that have been reported overnight by our 24-hour on-site estate protection team.

What are the best parts of your role?

I love being part of the team that is delivering this awesome project, creating a neighbourhood and bringing residents and visitors to Wembley Park. I get a real kick out of seeing the estate so alive and vibrant – people sitting outside restaurants and cafés, walking in the parks, eating lunch or catching up with friends on the lawns. The sounds of dogs in the bark parks and children in the play parks is the sound of Wembley Park’s success.

We are always looking at ways that we can improve our environmental performance and reduce our impact. We use environmentally friendly cleaning products, install LED lighting during lifecycle replacements and have rationalised our lighting control. Our landscaping team has implemented the use of battery-operated tools to minimise the use of fossil fuels. They minimise noise pollution too. The use of the Envac system reduces the number of waste trucks that are required to remove our waste. Of course, there’s always more to do and we look forward to operating increasingly sustainably moving forward.

Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Email us on development@wembleypark.com

How do you keep Wembley Park looking tip-top after major events?

What positive changes have you and the team taken to be more sustainable at Wembley Park?

“As a team we are always looking at ways that we can improve our environmental performance.”

“I get a real kick out of seeing the estate so alive and vibrant.”

Landscaping on White Horse Square

Wembley Park was the first location in the UK to implement Envac, a ground-breaking underground waste management system, back in 2008. In 2021 alone, Envac took in over 2,100 tonnes of waste, 94% of which was residential, equating to over 40 tonnes of waste per week. A typical waste grab lorry holds c. 17 tonnes

Culture and atCommunity The Yellow

Ash Patel, Community Engagement Manager at The Yellow, shares insights into this much-loved community hub. The Yellow is the heart and soul of the Wembley Park community, hosting a huge range of activities and events.

Where does wellbeing fit in?

What makes The Yellow special?

Its diversity. It’s a hub for the whole community. Events range from open mic nights to Creative Coffee Mornings.

We’ve recently run supper clubs exploring different cultures’ foods. We’ve run Indian, Afghan, Jamaican and Italian events so far. Diners have delighted in learning about other cultures through food.

Why are culture and diversity so important?

We use dance, movement and mindfulness to support local residents’ wellbeing. People can enjoy everything from Odissi dance classes to our popular Run the Ends running club. There are open dance sessions for all abilities and styles, yoga classes and talks on mental wellbeing. It’s a holistic approach.

Is The Yellow just for adults?

Absolutely not! There’s Daniel’s Den Parent and Toddler Group for our youngest community members, dance classes for children, acting classes for children and young people and range of other child-focused activities.

Check out details of events at wembleypark.com/ theyellow or @theyellowuk on instagram.

You can also hire the event space.

Brent is the most diverse borough in the country. It’s important that The Yellow reflects that. It’s a hub for the whole community, so championing diversity and culture is essential.

It’s why so many of our events are free or low cost. We want to ensure The Yellow is accessible to all.

What about the arts?

Art is a key theme at The Yellow. We recently hosted an exclusive film screening as part of the UK Asian film festival, for example. We run weekly art classes with our local artist Nibby, as well as community-focused art exhibitions. We deliver a balanced, robust and accessible programme with something for everyone. Come along and see for yourself!

Ash Patel

Travelling

2008 –2010

From a family estate to a pleasure ground for Londoners and the site of some of the world's most iconic music and sporting events, Wembley Park has had multiple incarnations over the years. In particular, the past two decades in Wembley Park have been busy as the area evolves into a thriving neighbourhood. Let’s take a quick stroll through the key highlights from the past 20 years.

An iconic venue, reimagined

Quintain refurbishes the Grade II listed OVO Arena Wembley at a cost of £34m. Depeche Mode perform the first concert in the refurbished Arena to a sell-out crowd.

2006 2012

First residents call Wembley Park home Quintain opens two apartment buildings, Forum House and Quadrant Court, creating 520 homes (including 285 affordable homes) and welcoming Wembley Park’s first residents.

Play time

New children’s playpark opens next to London Designer Outlet. Market Square completes.

2016

The new National Stadium

The new Stadium opens, with a landmark arch and capacity for 90,000 spectators. A new era

Quintain purchases the land around the National Stadium site with the vision of delivering a longterm future as a 365-day neighbourhood for this iconic entertainment district.

Sports and green spaces

Hilton London Wembley is completed in time for the London 2012 Olympics. New public realm provides green spaces for people to enjoy.

Quintain Living welcomes first residents

LDO

Quintain opens London Designer Outlet, with over 70 shops and restaurants, plus a nine-screen cinema.

Through Time

Award-winning new homes

The award-winning Alto development is completed, with 362 apartments, 120 available to rent through Quintain Living and 31 affordable.

Eat, drink, play

A flurry of openings adds a range of community spaces and leisure venues:

• BOXPARK Wembley features 20 street food traders, events and leisure activities including axe throwing, virtual reality and Pop Golf.

• Community hub, The Yellow, delivers free and low-cost classes and events.

• Second Floor Studios & Arts delivers 26 new affordable artist studios.

• Landsby provides 295 homes managed by Quintain Living, plus 66 affordable homes.

Bravo!

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre opens with the acclaimed National Theatre production War Horse. Wembley Park welcomes its first independent retailers, including hair salon Chop Chop, Bread Ahead bakery and Wembley Park Market.

Upgrade

Quintain completes the major upgrade of Olympic Way. The Olympic Steps replace the old Pedway ramps, offering significant new public space. Wembley Stadium welcomes UEFA Euro 2020 and Amazon Fresh, the White Horse pub and the southern section of the new sevenacre Union Park all open. Quintain Living launches Canada Gardens and The Robinson. It now manages 3,200 apartments, while Quintain has delivered 1,200 affordable homes.

Celebrating greenery

The first part of Union Park North will be unveiled, bringing the total to 42 acres of public realm and residents’ gardens.

Picking up the pace

Quintain opens Ferrum, Alameda and Beton, all managed by Quintain Living. The Hive, Wembley Park’s first Grade A commercial office building, opens opposite London Designer Outlet. Quintain has now delivered 578 affordable homes.

Lionesses

On 31 July 2022, football finally came home when the Lionesses won the Women’s UEFA EURO at Wembley. The Sound Shell and Samovar Space were added to the neighbourhood, with a GP surgery and Repton Gardens by Quintain Living to follow.

To 2027… and beyond

The next phase of Wembley Park’s masterplan sets out an exciting future, including new community features for all residents to enjoy.

5 FREE things to do

It doesn’t have to cost a penny to have fun at Wembley Park!

1. Enjoy free classes at The Yellow

Did you know that The Yellow runs a wide range of free classes and events? Film screenings, live performances, guitar lessons, parenting groups… whatever your interests, there’s plenty to get involved in without it costing you a penny.

2. Immerse yourself in art

Wembley Park’s interactive Art Trail features 18 permanent installations as well as temporary exhibition pieces. If you haven’t spotted Mr Doodle’s graffiti spaghetti or danced with your digital shadow on the Shadow Wall yet, now is the time!

3. Get close to nature in Union Park

Parks aren’t just for the summer. From wildlife spotting and winter walks to keeping in shape on the fitness equipment, Union Park provides plenty of space to connect with nature and keep fit all year round.

4. Browse Wembley Park Antiques Market

Whether you’re searching for a bargain or curious to see so many unique items under one roof, be sure to come along to the monthly Wembley Park Antiques Market. A treasure trove of decorative antiques, furniture, unique home and garden items, vintage clothing, salvage, collectables and other retro items, the market is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

the Shadow Wall by Jason Bruges

5. Get your dancing shoes on at BOXPARK

Did you know that there’s more to BOXPARK than just a tasty range of global street foods? From weekly dance events to hip-hop karaoke sessions, there’s plenty going on that you’re welcome to enjoy for free.

Remember to keep an eye on wembleypark.com/whats-on to discover all the latest free and lowcost events at Wembley Park.

Children playing by

Wembley Park Antiques Market

Can you give some examples?

Our Envac system is a great example. It deals with waste responsibly and supports changing behaviours, encouraging recycling, and thinking about our waste in a convenient way. The system reduces waste vehicle movements, congestion and emissions, too.

The curtains we ordered for our new Repton Gardens homes are lined dimout meaning they can be recycled into underlay at the end of their life. The roller blinds are made from a minimum of 80% post-consumer recycled polyester, with three to four recycled 1.5-litre plastic bottles processed per square metre of fabric. This means at least 5,617 plastic bottles have been recycled due to the Repton Gardens order.

On the path to sustainability

Quintain’s Head of Sustainability, Clare Masters, talks about sustainable living in Wembley Park.

What about green spaces?

How do you approach making Wembley Park a sustainable community?

We work with people who can show us the way, from our construction partners to landscape designers, retailers, and furniture suppliers. We’re using our purchasing power to procure services and materials that minimise Wembley Park’s carbon footprint. We also work directly with residents to encourage the importance of small actions and listen to their input on how we can support a thriving, sustainable community.

Biodiversity is incredibly important and is a major focus for us. In Union Park, we’ve devoted space to meadowland and extensive planting, promoting nature through measures like bug hotels and wildlife corridors. We’re working with landscape architects to pull nature into the estate, through features like the Canada Gardens allotments and supporting residents to grow on plants on their balconies. Repton Gardens will feature extensive indoor greenery, plus mounded podium garden areas that support larger trees, to encourage more wildlife.

How can residents help our ambitions for sustainability?

Residents who use their own purchasing power and reduce their consumption of single-use products can make a big difference. They can also tell us what sustainability initiatives they want to see around Wembley Park – we’re listening!

Clare Masters

Winter in Wembley Park

Wembley Park comes alive this Christmas with festive weekend markets (Market Square), irresistible winter menus, incredible shopping at up to 70% off, and an exciting programme of live performances. Expect festive cheer and selfie spots around every corner, and a new art trail for all to explore.

November

#WorldCup2022

20 November – 18 December

Catch the best screening experience in London with lively entertainment, DJs, presenters, and special guests.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

Nightwish

21 November

OVO Arena Wembley Winter’s Wander Art Trail 24 November – 24 February

Brighten up your winter nights with seven new commissions as part of Wembley Park’s Art Trail. Across Neighbourhood wembleypark.com/art

In Conversation with Fatima Manji

24 November

Explore Britain’s longstanding connection with the Muslim world in a talk by Channel 4 News Anchor, Fatima Manji. The Yellow wembleypark.com/theyellow

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever November onwards

Cineworld Wembley cineworld.com

Winter Live

26 November

Catch live music acts from 1 –6pm at the Sound Shell, just off Market Square. The Sound Shell wembleypark.com/winter

Live at BOXPARK 26 November – 27 November

Get your toes tapping to the latest and greatest hits with live music from 7pm. BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

The Kids’ Table

27 November

Arts, crafts, and entertainment for your little ones. BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

25th MOBO Awards

30 November

OVO Arena Wembley

December

Status Quo

3 December

OVO Arena Wembley

Winter Market

3 December

Find unique gifts, crafts, and holiday bites from over 20 stalls. Market Square wembleypark.com/winter

Winter Live

3 December – 4 December

Catch duos and solo artists on Saturday afternoon, with a live choir and performances from 2pm Sunday. The Sound Shell wembleypark.com/winter

Stretching Class

7 December

Improve your flexibility, balance, and wellness of mind. The Yellow wembleypark.com/theyellow

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

9 & 10 December

OVO Arena Wembley Winter Market

10 December

Find unique gifts, crafts, and holiday bites from over 20 stalls. Market Square wembleypark.com/winter

Winter Live

10 – 11 December

Live music 1–6pm Saturday, and 2–5pm Sunday. The Sound Shell wembleypark.com/winter

The Cure 11, 12, 13 December

OVO Arena Wembley

The Kids’ Table

11 December

Arts, crafts, and entertainment for your little ones.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

Michael

Dance Studio

15 December

Adult beginners welcome to a weekly Latin and Ballroom class led by the winner of BBC’s The Greatest Dancer. The Yellow wembleypark.com/theyellow

Christmas with Il Divo

16 December

OVO Arena Wembley

Winter Market

17 December

Market Square wembleypark.com/winter

Winter Live

17 December – 18 December

Live music 1–6pm Saturday, and 2–5pm Sunday.

The Sound Shell wembleypark.com/winter

Big Fat Quiz

Of The Year

27 December

Think you know 2022?

Join BOXPARK’s last speed quiz of the year and find out.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

LOVEJUICE NYE

31 December

BOXPARK’s biggest New Year’s Eve to date with live DJs all night.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

UB40

21 December

OVO Arena Wembley

January

Wembley Park Art Trail: Winter’s Wander

Explore Wembley Park’s free art trail with over 18 impressive pieces this winter.

Throughout Wembley Park wembleypark.com/art

Nibby’s Art Academy

20 January

Learn the basics of drawing and painting in this 16+ weekly art class.

The Yellow wembleypark.com/theyellow

Snakes

& Ladders

The Exhibition

21 January

A day of film, art, comic book premieres, and behind the scenes exclusives with Unique Community.

The Yellow wembleypark.com/theyellow

Dropkick Murphys

21 January

OVO Arena Wembley

Odissi Dance Class

27 January

Learn the basics of this Indian dance style in this weekly class.

The Yellow

February

Neon Nights

11 February

Catch resident DJs in PLAYBOX each and every Saturday, along side an array of neon games.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

The Arenacross Tour

18 February

OVO Arena Wembley YUNGBLUD

25 February

OVO Arena Wembley March Disney On Ice 9 – 12 March

OVO Arena Wembley Loyle Carner 16 March OVO Arena Wembley Saturday Sessions 18 March

Expect the best tracks in Hip-Hop, Electronic, Pop and Disco every Saturday to guarantee you're dancing from 8pm–1am.

BOXPARK Wembley boxpark.co.uk/wembley

Disney’s Newsies

The award-winning Broadway musical, Newsies, comes to London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this 29th November - 19th February. Based on a true story, Newsies is set in New York City at the turn of the 19th century. It’s the rousing tale of a ragged band of teenage newspaper sellers, who dream of a better life far from the hardship of the streets.

Event dates correct at the time of printing – programme may be subject to alterations. Please visit wembleypark.com/whats-on for the latest events listings.

Each issue, we catch up with one of Wembley Park’s 10,000 residents to find out why they love the neighbourhood. It’s time to meet the Jetha family…

A Day in the Life of...

Who are you and how long have you lived in Wembley Park?

I’m Shamir Jetha and I’m a business consultant. I live in Wembley Park with my wife Reschma, an entrepreneur, and our two sons. We’ve been living in Quintain Living’s Alameda for two years now.

What does your average day in Wembley Park entail?

We have breakfast together each morning, then Reschma takes the children to school. I spend most of the day in the cosy co-working space at Alameda, while Reschma works from our apartment. I love the atmosphere of Alameda’s co-working space. I get to meet other residents and there’s a lounge to relax in before and after work. After Reschma picks the children up from school, they head to the secondfloor podium garden. They love to play football there or simply rest and read a book if it’s been a tiring day. It’s a lovely outdoor space with a great view of

the stadium. Depending on the day, we might visit the allotments too.

We have a family dinner then relax and read together. We like to spend time as a family talking about the things we have to be grateful for before bedtime. Then once the children are in bed, Reschma and I enjoy the chance to relax together.

How would you describe life at Wembley Park?

Wembley Park has such a good vibe. The neighbourhood feels really safe and there is so much to enjoy, with all the shops, restaurants and leisure venues. There’s a lot for the children to do as well. They like to cycle and play football, plus the splash pads and fountains are a huge hit during the summer months.

The whole neighbourhood is great for family life. The pedestrianised boulevards are good as they are safe for young children and so less stressful for parents. Wembley Park is an amazing place to live.

The Jetha Family

What toldyou us

The opinions of our community are important to us. Every year, we survey local residents and ask them to share their views on the neighbourhood. Here are a few takeaways:

“It is like a little village and everything you need is here.” Jodie, Belcanto

“Safe, pretty, nice apartment, but would like to see more late-night venues.” Sarah, Landsby

“The area is very well lit, very safe, with live music and events all the time!” Rhiannon, Williamson Heights “I like that all the architecture feels very modern, new and sleek. I love that there’s enough lights on the pavements, so it doesn’t feel unsafe when walking home at night.”

Zoe, Canada Gardens

“Open at least one good bookshop please!” Rahima, Quadrant Court

“The community and ambience are my favourite parts. Having quite a lot on your doorstep and such a diverse culture. I enjoy the safety of walking around early hours of the morning for work and returning late with ease.”

Faye, Alameda

“I enjoy feeling very safe and the big variety of restaurants in the neighbourhood. Also, I love having everything I need for my day-to-day life within walking distance.”

Phoebe, Unite Students, Olympic Way

“Not always clear when it’s event day parking. Annoying when I must park elsewhere as it’s event day parking charges.” John, Pinnacle

“It would be great to have a few more pubs at different price ranges and a dedicated cocktail bar.” Mark, Emerald Gardens

“The open space. And cleanliness. I always see it being cleaned which is great.” Amanda, Archery Court

“It’s simply the best place to live and bring up my twin toddler daughters. The play parks are brilliant.” Neha, Shams Court

“Very clean and safe place to live, with obvious security and CCTV. Wide open walkways.” Chenine, Cedar House

*some names have been changed for privacy reasons.

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“I like the big open spaces, the closeness to shops and restaurants and connections to central London.” Jake, Marathon House

North East Lands

North East Lands will be home to an array of shops, restaurants and business premises, as well as the remainder of Union Park and more than 2,000 homes.

The first two plots – NE02 and NE03 – will deliver office and retail space along with 769 homes, 201 of them affordable. In recent months, construction has progressed well:

· The early and enabling works for NE02 and NE03 have been successfully completed. All deep infrastructure is now in the ground, which means the main works can commence.

· Around 800 piles have been installed over an impressive two-month period.

· Substructure works are progressing well ready for pouring the concrete forms of the buildings.

· There are currently three tower cranes on site, with two more coming before the end of 2022.

The demolition phase for the NE01 project is also commencing shortly and the utility disconnections process has commenced.

High voltage infrastructure has also been installed from the Spanish Steps up to the NE04 plot.

Samovar Space

The impressive Sound Shell and giant floor mural of Samovar Space have been added to with elements designed by apprentices from the London School of Economics. These include Calm Houses – bespoke timber structures – and external timber seating.

Samovar Space reopened on 12th September 2022 and is now complete, ready for residents to enjoy throughout the winter and beyond.

Construction

New homes, shops, eateries and leisure venues continue to spring up around Wembley Park as part of Quintain’s 20-year construction masterplan. Here are the latest exciting developments.

If you have any questions, please contact development@wembleypark.com

Samovar Space

Repton Gardens

The final works are now underway at Repton Gardens, with the first residents due to move in during December 2022.

Once complete, Repton Gardens will be a showcase for sustainable living in Wembley Park. It will provide 396 homes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, spread across three buildings: Birch House, Cherry House and Aspen House. The epicentre of the development will be a pretty podium garden with mature trees and two play areas.

rendering of Repton Gardens

Samovar Space

Repton Gardens

North East Lands

Wembley Park is a neighbourhood bursting with music and art.

Celebrating Community Creativity

Wembley Park has been bursting with music and art this year. The neighbourhood has hosted two outstanding exhibitions as part of our free outdoor Art Trail. Figures of Change, which was curated, created and installed by an allfemale team, celebrated the changing role of women over the years. Visions of Home, on display during the summer months, showcased a collection curated by Ukrainianborn artist and photographer Ira Lupu, exploring the way in which ‘home’ has been forever altered in the Ukrainian consciousness.

For the winter months, Winter’s Wander has arrived in Wembley Park, bringing joy, togetherness and adventure. The seven new artworks include 12 scenes of colourful characters and animals coming together in winter, courtesy of Tilly AKA Running for Crayons. Douglas Green and Louisa Smurthwaite, meanwhile, have used the 34 vertical banners on Olympic Way to create an illuminating walk through the phases of the sun and moon at wintertime.

Three permanent pieces have also been added to the Wembley Park Art Trail. Impossible Greenhouses by Jenny Cox transforms six electrical cabinets across Wembley Park into imagined greenhouses. On Olympic Way, there is a music-themed tile mural by Paul J Marks. And Brent resident Yoni Alter has added thousands of LEDs to the Wembley

Park Sound Shell, creating a beautiful, ever-changing light sculpture. Together, they are brightening up the colder, shorter days with colour and light, to inspire and delight.

This creative placemaking (enhancing a neighbourhood’s quality of life through arts and culture to meet the visions of those who live, work and play in the space) is a key part of building our community – of giving Wembley Park a cultural vibe all of its own. One that draws on the experiences of local creatives and forms a connection with those who live here.

Of course, you’ll still be able to enjoy the core art installations that are so synonymous with life in Wembley Park – so you can still dance with your digital shadow as you pass the Shadow Wall and see how many new figures you can spot in Mr Doodle’s graffiti spaghetti each time you walk by. Winter simply means there will be more for you to spot as you enjoy life in Wembley Park!

Power Up! by @charleypeters