A piece of land is up for auction on Effingham Road which is currently home to several derelict ex-council garages.
Using the Priory Gardens project as a springboard for ideas, do you think something of this nature could be achieved in Harringay? The basis is the community would own the site/project via a share buying scheme.
The site could be used as a safe grassed communal dog free area with seating, plants and even brick built BBQ. This could be used by local residents as a place to relax and meet friends.
This would not be a replacement or detract from other local open spaces and parks but would be an alternative and be owned by the local community rather than the local authority, plus increasing our local green space.
As far as I am aware the site could be bought and turned into housing, although it is possibly too small for this and due to its location may not get any planning.
What are your thoughts? Could it work? Do you think there is the enthusiasm to stump up the finances collectively bearing in mind the auction price guide is £130-140k? Plus finances for demolition and building work?
Links
Strettons Auction House:
http://auctions.strettons.co.uk
Priory Gardens Project:
http://www.priorygardens.com