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SUMMER 2017
It’s easy to see that Croydon is well on its way to becoming an exciting place to live, work and play. Businesses are waking up to what the borough has to offer and a massive £5.25bn regeneration programme is already delivering the new homes, jobs, transport and culture that the rapidly growing population needs.
Cyclefest: Croydon's first festival of cycling
Meanwhile, investment in Croydon’s high streets and district centres is nurturing a network of distinct, destinations that attract local people and businesses and support community life. Whether you’re into festivals, food, shopping or sport, there’s plenty happening now in Croydon. Boxpark and tech city are creating a buzz and the new Cultural Quarter will put Croydon centre stage. Investment across the borough is breathing new life into much-loved buildings, like Ashburton Park old library, markets, such as Surrey Street, and high streets. And of course there’s the proposed £1.4bn redevelopment of the Whitgift Centre.
THORNTON HEATH
£2.78m improvements for high street and Brigstock Road, including public art and shopfronts.
BOXPARK
Affordable homes Making sure local residents have decent, affordable housing is a priority. House building company, Brick by Brick, is aiming to build 1,000 new homes, half of them affordable, by 2019. Planning permission has now been granted for more than 500 new homes on sites spanning the borough from Purley to Upper Norwood. Larger housing developments include 514 flats at Taberner House and 675 homes at Cane Hill Park in Coulsdon. The council is also proposing a new independent body, provisionally called Croydon Homes, to provide genuinely affordable rented homes – 65% of the typical private rent – with more secure contracts.
Over 30 food businesses and 2,000 capacity venue, made possible with a £3m council loan. Opened October 2016.
SURREY STREET MARKET
1000
NEW HOMES
50% AFFORDABLE
OF WHICH
£1.1m renovation of the 741-year-old market. Phase 1 completed June 2017.
New bus stations for East and West Croydon Just some of the projects the council is helping to deliver for Croydon. For a full list and more information visit croydon.gov.uk/deliveringforcroydon