Come have your say on a community vision to transform Waterloo East’s streets

When:

• Join an evening presentation at 6pm on Wednesday 29th April

• Drop-in to view engagement boards between 9am-5pm
  Wednesday 29th April - Friday 1st May and Tuesday 5th May - Wednesday 6th May

Where: St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road

We want to hear your thoughts on potential sustainable drainage and greening designs to respond to local flooding risk in the area.

As part of its vision for a fairer, greener neighbourhood, South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us is leading a community project to reconnect Waterloo with its watery heritage and create greener, healthier streets resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Before Waterloo Station was built in 1848, much of this area was part of the Lambeth Marshe, a low-lying landscape shaped by water with the River Neckinger once flowing through it to the Thames. Today, this part of Waterloo faces environmental challenges including flooding, air pollution, heat stress and limited access to green space.

Following a review of the wider neighbourhood, this project focussed on the area of Cons Street, Windmill Walk and Greet Street. It has identified opportunities for new public realm planting to absorb rainwater, helping to reduce flooding, provide cooling, improve air quality and support wildlife.

We are hosting an evening session with the designers sharing the possible opportunities for the area. This will be at 6pm on Wednesday 29th April. This is a chance for you to hear about their thinking and ask questions directly.

Engagement boards showcasing these ideas will also be on public display in the foyer of St John's Waterloo for the following days:

• Wednesday 29th April - Friday 1st May
• Tuesday 5th May - Wednesday 6th May

Please drop by anytime between 9am-5pm on these days to review the boards at your leisure and share your feedback.

We look forward to hearing your views on these early ideas to help shape our next steps.

Further details on how to have your say online will be shared in the coming weeks.