Impact of Hendon Hub Development Proposal on Disabled People in Barnet

Hendon Hub development proposal How might plans impact on disabled people in Barnet?

Overview Barnet Council and their developer GL Hearn are proposing the redevelopment of an area of Hendon, around The Burroughs and other nearby sites The following slides are a focused summary of their public consultation website, where you can find more information We would like to send a response to the consultation, letting Barnet Council and the developers know what local disabled people think about the proposal We need to do this by Friday 4th June, so your feedback is crucial!

Summary of Proposal Hendon Library to move to state-of-the-art new facility Redesigned and beautiful public spaces for enhanced look and feel of The Burroughs Construction of new, energy efficient buildings for Middlesex University building on a number of different sites which are currently mainly car parks Potential changes following resident feedback: student accommodation could be reduced by approx. 200 units (from 800 to 600) Increased economic activity and investment in area, and sustained revenue for council (via e.g. Middlesex University renting the buildings from them) Estimated 90 million construction cost. Several potential project funding models from public and private sources

Hendon Library Will move to a new location, on the ground floor of one of the buildings to be constructed for Middlesex University use Retain current services inc computers, free WiFi, staffed and self-service opening Better community room for hire and study spaces Expand offer e.g. Makerspaces where people can learn tech like 3D printers, spaces for community partners to deliver e.g. job or health advice No changes to listed fa ade of current library building, strategy to acknowledge its former use (new use will be by Middlesex Uni, which already rents much of the building) Potential changes following feedback: public access would be maintained to the former library, with rooms avail for use by residents and community groups Potential changes following feedback: have identified an approach that would allow it to move once from its current location to the new one

Meritage Centre Redevelop buildings to provide new student accommodation Aim for those residents and organisations which may need to relocate as part of these proposals (Meridian Wellbeing, African Cultural Association, CAB, MENCAP) to be provided with new accommodation locally, or at other locations within the borough Will work with Barnet Homes and residents to ensure those relocated are rehoused in line with their preferences and requirements Rationale: Meritage Centre does not complement area s appearance. Will deliver new, high-quality three and four storey buildings and new street frontage to what is currently rear of Meritage Centre Potential changes following feedback: community hub could be created for the charities and orgs likely to be moved within the redeveloped site

Community benefits Replacement PDSA pet hospital Enhancements to The Burroughs: green spaces, seating, signage, pedestrian crossings, traffic calming, shops and/or cafes, safer public spaces via CCTV and lighting Supporting Prince of Wales estate: Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) already introduced on experimental basis, parking management, improved green space Integration of Middlesex Uni and community: MU will, where possible, continue to offer public meeting spaces. Cafes and spaces will remain open to public. Creation of a new liaison group to meet with neighbours and local stakeholders

Community benefits (cont) Investment: 1.6m of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) generated can be used to support infrastructure investment and local projects . Students spending in local economy. Construction programme of 90m will provide jobs and apprenticeships. New sustained revenue source for council Better access to Sunnyhill Park More pedestrian and cycle-friendly Potential changes following feedback: add GP surgery, key worker accommodation, independent homes for (care experienced) young adults, Safer Neighbourhoods police hub, leave some of the car parks intact

Resident Concerns Hendon Library has occupied its current Grade-II listed building for over 100 years. Under the proposal, the building would become Middlesex Uni s business school and the library would move to the ground floor of a seven- storey student residence building (plan is now for public access to listed features to be retained, but not use of the building as a library) Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) would be used to buy and demolish existing family homes The character of the area would be changed by the addition of 800 student residential units (now reduced to 600) Parking will be lost from the area, and 600 students added some of whom may have cars (some car parks may be removed from proposal after feedback. Students will not have access to parking in the Controlled Parking Zone)

What do you think? We would like to send a response to the consultation, letting Barnet Council and the developers know what local disabled people think about the proposal We need to do this by Friday 4th June, so your feedback is crucial!

Feedback questions Do you have any thoughts about the proposal generally? If you use or have used Hendon Library, do you find it accessible? What improvements would you like to see that would make a new library more accessible than the current Hendon Library? Are you concerned that the proposed developments would have an impact on parking in the area?

Feedback questions Do you use services at the Meritage Centre (e.g. Meridian Wellbeing, formerly Barnet Wellbeing Hub / Chinese Mental Health Association; African Cultural Association)? What improvements would you like to see that would make new premises for the services more accessible than the current Meritage Centre? Do you think that new housing should be designed to be accessible for disabled people?