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Residents workshop @ 100 Tower Gardens Road

Tuesday 9th December, 6.30-8pm

19 residents got together with our local councillors to discuss the future of 100 Tower Gardens Road.

We met in the old nursery space inside 100 Tower Gardens Road. It was a cold December evening but luckily the building’s heating system is fully functional.

The group discussed fundraising ideas to cover the immediate costs of:

building valuation: to agree on a fair price with the council
condition survey: to understand the costs of restoring the building
expert help writing a business proposal

People volunteered to help with social media, baking, accounting, business plans, the website, leafleting and much more.

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Community Celebration @ 100 Tower Gardens Road

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Saturday 13th September, 12-5pm

Tower Gardens Community Corner held a community celebration on the Tower Gardens Estate in and around 100 Tower Gardens Road, a currently unused council building that used to be the estate office.

Community Weekend organising team — The organising team

Building model and post-it notes — The organising team

We had a mini exhibition showcasing the estate’s long history with materials from the London Archives, Bruce Castle Museum and Archives, and others. The community vision for a future community space was also displayed, sparking lots of engagement.

We were delighted that a new and wider group of volunteers got involved in organising the event, and the incredible turnout of more than two hundred and fifty residents.

The celebration has generated momentum for our long-term goal of taking over 100 Tower Gardens as a permanent community space. Our planning for the next event is already underway!

Funded by the Mayors Community Weekend and the National Lottery Community Fund

Engagement session @ 100 Tower Gardens Road

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Saturday 17th May, 10am-3pm

We held an engagement session in the yard at 100 Tower Gardens Road and spoke to over 100 residents about their hopes for the building.

Residents talking outside 100 Tower Gardens Road

Notes from the tour of 100 Tower Gardens Road

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Several residents inspected the building at 100 Tower Gardens Road on Friday 13 December. It was in a better state than we were expecting; the ground floor in particular has a large room looking onto the (slightly unloved) garden which would be a great space for small gatherings.

Haringey haven’t decided what they’ll use the property for. They are considering turning it into temporary accommodation and/or hostel accommodation for people who are homeless, however they may conclude the building isn’t suitable for housing people. Haringey are in the process of arranging a feasibility study.

They would be open in principle to the building being used as a community centre if it can’t be used for accommodation. Haringey would like to see a business case for the community centre and would be happy to look at a business case while the feasibility study is ongoing. A group of residents are going to think about putting a business plan together.

Interested in the future of the building at 100 Tower Gardens Road?

Email: towergardensrg@gmail.com