Stamford Hill Estate, N16

“Seeing children using the plot is amazing.”

(Stamford Hill Estate resident)

 

“Different cultures are getting together growing food.”

(Stamford Hill Estate resident

“Plot scheme brough us together. Asian lady helped me with mine, shed had a lot of knowledge”

(Stamford Hill Estate resident)

“The garden has been incredibly popular, attracting a lot of attention. Residents want more space to grow now. There is potential to develop an extension of the project on the other side of the driveway.”

(Southern Housing Group)

Infrastructure for Vacant Lot no.14:
Planter (shared)
Garden shed with seating and info board
C Planter (x3)
Planter (x3)
E
 Planter with seating (x6)
F Compost
+ Outside tap
+ Paved footpath to allow for wheelchair access to planter

Layout of space for food growing
  • dates:
    2012 – ongoing
  • location:
    Stamford Hill Estate, Hackney, N16 6RU
  • land ownership:

    Southern Housing Group

  • size:

    490sqm

  • number of plots:

    42

  • plot size:

    1.2sqm

  • partnership:

    what if: projects Ltd, Groundwork London, Southern Housing Group

  • funding:

    Big Lottery, Southern Housing Group

  • part of:

    Vacant Lot