As summer gives way to autumn, we’re reflecting on a busy and inspiring few months in Peterborough. ECF has been supporting Peterborough City Council on three major projects since last year, each with its own character, challenges, and creative ways […]
Community Engagement
ECF would like to congratulate LandsecU+I and TOWN for receiving a commendation at the Thornton Education Trust’s Inspire Future Generations Awards for their work on the Hartree project in North East Cambridge. The commendation was for Hartree’s Child-Friendly Design Strategy, […]
This past weekend, ECF spent two vibrant afternoons in Peterborough, engaging with the community about the Peterborough Station Quarter project. Our aim is to reimagine the area around the station, enhancing it to better serve the needs of residents, visitors, […]
Last night, our London Festival of Architecture event on the role of AI in community engagement took place, and fair to say it was a success! Following an introduction from Oliver Deed who chaired the event, the panellists each gave […]
Earlier this year, ECF was invited by House of Two, a multidisciplinary design studio in Mumbai, India, to give a collaborative talk on ‘Placemaking for Children in Spaces’. It was a pleasure to share thoughts with a team who, like […]
When it comes to community projects, the timing of engagement can make all the difference. As emphasised in a recent ECF blog post, initiating community engagement at the project’s inception is not just beneficial—it’s crucial. A great example of this […]
March has been an exciting month of engagement for ECF in Cambridge for the Hartree project! Over the last month, ECF along with the Hartree project team have met and engaged with a great many people and received a lot […]
Timing is a critical factor in community engagement. Initiating involvement at the project’s inception, preferably during the conceptual phase, is essential. Such early involvement not only empowers community members by giving them a sense of control and participation in decisions […]
In the quest to create inclusive and accessible communities, it is essential that placemakers engage with stakeholders who hold diverse perspectives and life experiences, including those people living with disabilities. While progress is being made in making public spaces more […]
As part of Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places programme to make the borough safer and promote active travel, the Quieter Neighbourhoods (QN) programme forms part of a comprehensive approach the Council is taking to reduce the speeds and volume of […]
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