The Project
When the Tube arrived 100 years ago, people came to Edgware for a better life. Over 10 years we want to invest £1.7bn in a new Edgware town centre, making it an exciting place to live again.
Features
New Town Square
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New transport interchange
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3,365 new homes
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More retail and leisure opportunities
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Better healthcare
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1.8 hectares of new planting
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New Town Square – New transport interchange – 3,365 new homes – More retail and leisure opportunities – Better healthcare – 1.8 hectares of new planting –
Details of the scheme
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Town Centre
We intend to build a new Town Square - a destination where people can come together. It will form the centrepiece of the re-developed shopping centre, which will take its inspiration from local architecture.
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Transport
To make better use, we are moving the bus interchange underground (the passenger terminal will remain at street level), which will reduce congestion and make crossings safer. In addition, 769 car parking spaces will be provided from the outset for town centre, blue badge and residential uses. Meanwhile, pedestrians will find it easier to get around with more paths and safer crossings. And those on bikes can look forward to excellent cycling facilities within the development boundary.
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Homes
We want to deliver 3,365 new homes of different types and sizes. Up to 35% of homes will be affordable - subject to GLA grant funding - making a significant contribution to Barnet Council’s housing waiting list. And there will be 463 student units. We also want our new homes to look contemporary, while being sympathetic to other buildings in the area.
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Shops & restaurants
At the centre of the town will be a new, larger, Sainsbury’s. We'll have big high street brands with independent shops and restaurants so there is choice and variety for everyone.
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Leisure
We’re pleased to announce that Edgware will get a new cinema. We have pop ups and a food market planned. And there’ll be community leisure spaces to enjoy - including playgrounds, a new library, gym and swimming pool.
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Healthcare
We’ve set aside 20,000 sq ft for health and wellbeing, which could include GP surgeries and dentists. We’re also talking to the NHS about their requirements. This will result in an offering bespoke to the needs of Edgware and its residents.
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Open space
We want to make Edgware a greener place with better air quality. In order to do this, we intend to create 4.8 hectares of open space in and around the scheme. We’ll plant 400 more trees, while increasing biodiversity. And we will reinvigorate the nearby Deans Brook Nature Park, opening up parts which have been closed for 100 years.
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Office space
Besides being a great place to live, we want to make Edgware a great place to work. That’s why we are also planning a mixed use building with over 50,000 ft sq of flexible offices, workspaces and hotel rooms - perfect for small businesses – right in the centre.