Brent are consulting on a draft place plan. A place plan defines development strategies for the next 10 years and thus your input is very valuable and important.
The place plan addresses Kilburn from page 156 of “preferred options plan” document.
Please read the document and fill in the survey.
I filled out the consultation form, and was pleased to do so. However, on reflection, there is one area that gave me some concern, namely the proposal to ‘use’ the arts. While I am in favour of the following:
8. ) Support for new artwork along the High Road, particularly on blank walls and gable ends, which help respond to and highlight the importance of Kilburn’s often forgotten heritage, whilst also recognising its present-day culture and diversity.
An earlier para set off alarm bells:
3.20 This funding will enable Camden to work with local organisations, including Brent Council, to deliver projects which will help Kilburn’s centre to flourish and thrive, including building local partnerships, bringing vacant spaces in Kilburn back into use, and using art to celebrate the the vibrancy and diversity of Kilburn High Road.
Such instrumentalism always lead to bad art and bad feeling. Artists should be consulted but not ‘used’. it is a most unfortunate phrase in the current political climate!