Loss of green space could be issue that decides Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Summary
The construction of the HS2 high-speed railway at London’s Euston station has led to the loss of green spaces and playgrounds in the Holborn and St Pancras area. Residents and local groups are concerned because promised replacement parks are now dropped, and new housing developments may not meet community needs.Key Facts
- HS2 construction began in 2017 near Euston station, reducing local parks and playgrounds.
- About 14,404 square meters of green space will be permanently lost due to the project.
- St James’s Gardens, an important historic and natural site, is the largest park affected.
- The original plan to replace lost green space with a new park above the railway was removed due to government cost cuts.
- Private developer Lendlease is now planning homes and commercial space on the site.
- Camden council is reviewing these plans, with a decision expected next year.
- The project promises up to 1,500 homes, but the amount of affordable housing is unclear and considered insufficient by locals.
- Residents worry the changes will push families out due to a lack of family-sized homes and increase community displacement.
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