4 February 2016 at City Hall   #JustSpace

This February conference, a sequel to one held in July 2015, is part of the the process in which community groups across London are working on what sort of London Plan is needed to meet the needs of citizens, and how it should be prepared.

The programme is here:
JUST SPACE at CITY HALL 4 Feb programme

A 24-page conference document is here  If you are not attending and want copies, email us. Printing the PDF needs care if the double-page spreads are to work properly.

Conference opening plenary from Just Space on Vimeo.

Environmental Plenary – panel from Just Space on Vimeo.

Environmental Plenary – Q&A from Just Space on Vimeo.

Closing Plenary – panel from Just Space on Vimeo.

Closing Plenary – Q&A from Just Space on Vimeo.

Press release here: Media release Just Space

During the day there were plenary and workshop discussions on Environment, Housing, Regeneration,Transport, Economy, Social Inclusion and Participation.  These drew on developing ideas from 6 working groups as part of the process of creating a Community-led Plan for London.  Issues for debate included land taxation, community ownership, whether there is a place for Opportunity Areas in the next London Plan. The menu above under Next London Plan leads to the details.

Throughout the day there was an exhibition by ASH (Architects for Social Housing) which also formed the basis for a workshop.  More details are here.

A workshop on Food Policy was held as part of the conference by the Community Food Growers Network and others and their write-up is here http://www.cfgn.org.uk/2016/02/community-food-growing-food-production-policies-recommendations-for-the-london-plan-draft-february-2016/

The Future of London Food System – panel from Just Space on Vimeo.

The Future of London Food System – Q&A from Just Space on Vimeo.

Switched On London. Workshop from Just Space on Vimeo.

Places are limited and invitations were sent first to community groups which have already been involved in working groups and preparations. Others who wanted to take part were offered places where space permitted.  This policy meant the exclusion, in particular, of a lot of students and staff from universities and another event designed equally for them is being planned for 28 April. Details & booking here.