Newham Council & Populo

Helping shape a regeneration strategy that placed existing communities at the centre of long-term change.

The opportunity

The Carpenters Estate required a credible social vision capable of guiding design, engagement and delivery while rebuilding trust with local residents.

What we did

We developed the social impact and community wealth-building strategy, translating community priorities into practical principles that informed the wider regeneration programme.

Why it mattered

The work strengthened the social foundations of the project and helped create a more credible, community-focused approach to regeneration, ultimately supporting a community-backed vision that was successfully awarded planning permission.