5 Cleveland Place
Wed 16 Sept · 14:30 · £20
What does it take to transform a failing post-war estate into a thriving, nature-rich neighbourhood? Housing, climate and biodiversity. Three of the most urgent challenges shaping London’s future today. As London continues to grow, the question is no longer just how we deliver new homes, but how we do so in a way that restores nature, strengthens communities and creates healthier places to live. We are delighted to offer this special tour of Kidbrooke Village in Greenwich — one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects and a leading example of biodiversity-led placemaking. The tour will be led by Will Foster, Development Manager at Berkeley East Thames, and Natalia Roussou, Landscape Design Director at HTA Design. Together, they bring deep expertise in regeneration and landscape-led design, and will share insights into how biodiversity, community and long-term placemaking have been embedded at the heart of the project. Kidbrooke Village offers a unique opportunity to explore these ideas in practice. Once home to the RAF and later the Ferrier Estate — a post-war housing development that fell into decline — the site is now being transformed into a new landscape-led neighbourhood. Delivered in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the Greater London Authority, the masterplan will provide over 5,400 homes, including nearly 2,000 affordable homes, alongside a new village centre and extensive community infrastructure. At the core of this transformation is landscape. Over 85 acres of public open space and biodiverse parkland have been created, including the award-winning Cator Park, which has been designed to reconnect people with nature while significantly enhancing ecological value. The development targets an ambitious biodiversity net gain of over 250%, far exceeding typical planning requirements, and demonstrates how nature recovery can be delivered alongside high-density housing. The approach at Kidbrooke Village has been shaped by early ecological planning, data-driven design and strong partnerships with organisations such as the London Wildlife Trust. From rewilded parkland and native habitats to sustainable drainage and recycled landscape materials, the project shows how brownfield regeneration can actively contribute to environmental restoration. This tour will explore Kidbrooke Village as a blueprint for the future of urban regeneration — where housing delivery, climate resilience and biodiversity are not competing priorities, but part of a shared vision. It offers a powerful example of how cities can evolve to support both people and nature, and how design can shape not just where we live, but how we live well. Non-member tickets will go on sale 1st July 2026, to explore membership options, click here.
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