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29 Nov

All Aboard the Dialogue Express: Works Begin to Transform a Train Carriage into a Community Cafe

Retired train carriage arrives at Carpenters Estate, set to be transformed by Populo Living and Jan Kattein Architects into the ‘Dialogue Express’, a community cafe managed by Dialogue Hub.

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21 Nov

Third Carpenters Estate 'Meanwhile' Project Receives Approval

Plans to transform the former Tenant Management Office (TMO) building into vibrant work and community spaces have been approved by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).

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04 Nov

Carpenters Estate to Unveil Meanwhile Projects at Community Day This November

Populo Living invites residents and visitors down to Carpenters Estate to celebrate a new chapter in its regeneration journey with a lively Street Art Community Day on November 16th.

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04 Nov

Design partners announced for replacement Carpenters School and new flats

Architects Maccreanor Lavington and Erect Architecture have been appointed to develop designs for a new Carpenters primary school and adjacent residential block, with over 100 new apartments. 

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29 Oct

Celebrating Black History Month at Dovetail Community Centre

From energetic Afrodance workshops to a lively Reggae Bingo session and exciting skate meetup, our BHM activities were designed to bring the community together.

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03 Oct

Central Green Meanwhile Projects Underway at Carpenters Estate

New projects at Carpenters Estate include an outdoor gym by Steel Warriors and a sustainable playground by YesMake, boosting health, safety, and sustainability.

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06 Sept

Populo announces board changes, including welcoming new Chair Tony Travers

Populo Living announces board changes, including welcoming new Chair Tony Travers

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26 AugThe Carpenters Estate aerial image, credit Proctor And Matthews, Metropolitan Workshop.

Carpenters Estate Masterplan shortlisted for a New London Award

The Carpenters Estate has been shortlisted for the New London Awards in the Masterplans and Area Strategies category

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21 Aug

Populo Living appoints Lead Designer for Carpenters Estate regeneration Phase 2 – Lund Quarter

Populo Living, Newham’s wholly owned housing company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hawkins\Brown as the Lead Designer for Phase 2 of the Carpenters Estate Regeneration – Lund Quarter.

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21 Aug

Hawkins/Brown Appointed as Lead Designer for Lund Quarter

Excited to announce that Hawkins\Brown has been chosen as the Lead Designer for Phase 2 of the Carpenters Estate Regeneration – Lund Quarter.

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13 Aug

Young Designers Programme 2024: New Life for Stratford Park's Old Pavilion

Aspiring young designers from Newham breathe new life into Stratford Park's Old Pavilion, through a community focused collaboration with Newham's detached youth team.

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02 Aug

The Carpenters Estate Art Trail has officially launched, one of several Meanwhile projects

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of a vibrant art trail weaving around the Carpenters Estate, a Meanwhile project brought to life through the creativity and collaboration of residents and friends of the estate,

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