Hadley Property Group

We proudly support community projects at our Stratford community hub, the Lighthouse and Gardens. We have provided discounted rates and over 1,200 hours of free use since we opened in 2022. From Singing for Breathing classes to the East Village Chess Club, each individual, group, and practitioner brings a uniquely beneficial offering to local residents and visitors.   Recent highlights include supporting Soul Purpose 360 CIC for Black Women’s Networking Circles, hosting the NHS Rehabilitation team for away days and serving as the starting point for the Cycle Sisters cycling tour to Cambridge!   We are also pleased that the garden continues to be an educational space for children and young people, with two local nurseries now making weekly visits to the garden to give little ones important access to nature.   These are just a few things happening at the Lighthouse and Gardens, with many more passing through its doors week in and week out. Each initiative reflects our commitment to supporting this vibrant, growing, and engaged community. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far.

Last week, we welcomed residents from across Hounslow to help us kick off our newest co-design programme on the Great West Road in Brentford. Facilitated by ourselves and a team made up of Neighbourly Lab, Metropolitan Workshop LLP, Haworth Tompkins and McGregor Coxall, we spent two evenings discussing Accessibility & Navigation and Green, Blue & Play Spaces for the forthcoming redevelopment of the now defunct office HQ. Neighbourly Lab and Metropolitan Workshop have been working closely with Hadley's Comms and Design teams the last few months to curate a six-step co-design process to inform our masterplan.   We've engaged a broad and diverse group of people from the local area, asking them to lend their lived experience and expertise to inform our proposals. The group will play a fundamental role in the development process, with sessions hosted specifically for women's and girls' safety and young people - groups commonly "designed out" of public spaces.   The co-design sessions will cover these six key themes: - Accessibility and Navigation - Green, Blue, and Play Spaces - Entertainment and Leisure facilities - Women and Girls Safe Spaces - Practical Facilities - Youth Facilities   Across the sessions, we will continue to work collaboratively with local people from all walks of life, ensuring our designs are rooted in longevity to benefit the community now and well into the future. We look forward to welcoming more residents to our upcoming sessions and reporting back on progress and influence in the coming months.

We were delighted to be invited to join the Opportunity Hounslow Conference, hosted by the London Borough of Hounslow, last week. Our own Mabel Ogundayo shared her insights on how we add co-design into our consultation and engagement process and our commitment to delivering meaningful social value. We’re dedicated to creating spaces informed by the community, for the community. Stay close to hear more about how our co-design findings help progress the masterplan that we will deliver!

We were delighted to be invited to join the Opportunity Hounslow Conference, hosted by the London Borough of Hounslow, last week. Our own Mabel Ogundayo shared her insights on how we add co-design into our consultation and engagement process and our commitment to delivering meaningful social value. We’re dedicated to creating spaces informed by the community, for the community. Stay close to hear more about how our co-design findings help progress the masterplan that we will deliver!

This Summer, we've been lucky to have a fantastic group of young people join us at Hadley for work experience. It's great to see students interested in the built environment, with placements often feeling their experience with us helped provide clarity on their future path into the sector and where their specialities may lie.    We're keen to encourage more young people into the real estate industry, recognising the fundamental role of diversity of people, culture and thought in creating expansive, inclusive and equitable opportunities for all. That's why we're excited to announce the launch of the Hadley Apprenticeship Programme. Seeking to create more pathways into the real estate industry, we would like to invite those who don't wish to attend full-time higher education, or face barriers to doing so, the opportunity to apply to join our team. The programme is open to all and will reflect the need to promote true diversity within our company, aligning with a crucial and necessary shift in the industry. Whilst undertaking their university studies, Apprentices will have access to an experienced mentor within Hadley to support them through their degree and work with them to develop their skills and knowledge within the built environment.   You can learn more about the programme, eligibility and how to apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/ete_iFd9 #builtenvironment #realestate #apprenticeship #workexperience #inclusivedevelopment

Matt Griffiths-Rimmer, Communications and Impact Director at Hadley Property Group, will be speaking at the NLA's upcoming 'Active Travel: Safer Streets for all' conference on Monday, 12 August.   Matt will be reflecting upon the experience of developing our own sustainable transport hub, GoStratford, and the challenges and successes on the path of delivering a truly affordable and accessible transport offering.   You can see Matt and a panel of experts discussing how we can ensure all Londoners experience safe and inclusive access to our streets. Grab your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/g7zCEdzX #NLAInfrastructure #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #GoStratford

Hadley's Fitness Challenge Wrap-Up!   In honour of Mental Health Week, the Hadley team were encouraged to get moving more, and they certainly rose to the challenge! Delivered by our amazing health and wellbeing provider Gabby Briscoe at SO Well Together Ltd, and the fantastic team at SoulFit, the Hadley staff embarked on a journey to integrate more movement into their workday. The office was buzzing with activity thanks to personalised fitness sessions and the delivery of two static bikes, all leading up to an incredible Hadley Sports Day organised by SO Well.   Whether it was jumping on the bikes in the office, joining a SoulFit Livestream class, or getting active at the Sports Afternoon, it was great to see everyone laughing, engaging, and encouraging one another throughout the challenge. The team collectively clocked an impressive 189.1 miles on the bikes, which is equivalent to riding from Hadley's London Bridge office to Brighton Pier three times.   Due to popular demand, the bikes will remain in the office for a few more months. The team can keep track of their personal mileage, set new goals, or create fresh challenges.    A huge thank you to the Hadley team for showing up, participating, and bringing their A-game, as well as to SO Well and SoulFit for keeping us accountable. Photography by Jae Jordan.   #HadleyFitnessChallenge #MentalHealthDay #MoveMore #TeamHadley #SoulFit #WellbeingAtWork #KeepMoving

Calling All Future Makers in East London!    Hadley Property Group, in partnership with McGregor Coxall, Vestre and the London Legacy Development Corporation, is thrilled to announce the launch of our Future Makers Competition!    Are you a budding designer, creative or artist from Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, or Hackney? This is your chance to shine and show us what you've got. We're inviting young talents to submit their innovative furniture designs for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.   What are we looking for? We want you to design a piece of furniture to feature in the outdoor space of our future development. It's up to you what you create! You could design a bench, picnic table, planter, or playful feature. Bring your creativity! 🌿   What's up for grabs?  An all-expenses-paid trip to Norway and the chance to see your design come to life at our new Stratford site.    Delivered in partnership with Vestre, Scandinavian sustainable furniture makers, the three winners will visit their state-of-the-art factory in Norway and inspire the outdoor furniture pieces in Hadley’s completed development.   Key Dates: Applications close: 10th January 2025 Winners announced: 14th March 2025   To find out more about the project, the full timeline, and how to apply, scan the QR code on the video below or visit our website.    #FutureMakers #HadleyPropertyGroup #DesignCompetition #YoungCreatives #LondonDesign #UrbanInnovation #StratfordDevelopment #McGregorCoxall #LLDC #Vestre

Excited to announce that the shortlist for the 20th annual Business London #BuildingLondonPlanningAwards has been revealed, featuring 20 remarkable projects competing for 8 prestigious awards - and we've made the cut! We are honoured to see our on-site meanwhile use, The LightHouse and Gardens in Stratford, shortlisted for the 'Best Community Engagement Outcomes' category. Witnessing the transformation from a former marketing suite into a vibrant community wellness hub and food-growing gardens has been amazing. In a city with limited green, communal space, we're proud to have made a difference. Big thanks to our meanwhile partners at Community Sauna Baths CIC, El Cafecito, The LightHouse and Gardens team and the 12,000+ visitors each year for making the space what it is today. #CommunityEngagement #UrbanDevelopment #GreenSpaces #MeanwhileUse

Hadley and Clarion Housing Group’s meanwhile use rooftop street art gallery in Penge will also be a part of the London Festival of Architecture this year. The gallery sits on the top two floors of the Blenheim Centre's multi-storey car park, transforming this underutilised space into a creative community asset. Gaining permission to redevelop the site earlier this year, we are glad that these guided tours by the curators of the space, street art collective London Calling Blog, will allow visitors to see the great things happening up there. Tag along for a tour of Penge's vibrant street art scene and discover how Penge has transformed into the UK's largest urban art gallery. Sunday, June 9th, at 10am, 140 Penge High Street. More details here: https://lnkd.in/egJfDPUX.