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Regeneration
18/11/2020
Residents start feedback on Aberfeldy New Masterplan
With EcoWorld London, Poplar HARCA have released initial plans for new development on the Aberfeldy estate, also known as the Aberfeldy New Masterplan.
Read More26/10/2020
Aberfeldy residents launch two new businesses in the area
Leon Herbert was born and raised in Poplar, and has lived in the Aberfeldy area since the age of 14. In his adult years he’s lived in a few other places, but told us “something always pulls me back”. He and childhood friend Joshua Martin have recently opened two new exciting businesses in the area.
Read More21/10/2020
Aberfeldy residents vote yes to regeneration
On a 91.1% voter turnout, 93.1% of residents have voted in favour of regenerating their area of the Aberfeldy Estate.
Read More29/09/2020
Poplar HARCA Cafés – cafes for the community
Let us introduce you to your soon to be new best friends: Poplar HARCA Café Chefs Ollie and Vanessa.
Read More18/09/2020
Aberfeldy Street paving the way for retail revival
3 new businesses will be moving into rent-free retail units on Aberfeldy Street as part of a new business development scheme, START HERE.
Read More25/08/2020
ITV News reports on Aberfeldy Street’s eye-catching makeover
Inspired by the Bangladeshi community, the colourful makeover on Aberfeldy Street is intended to celebrate local diversity and recognise the area's history.
Read More24/08/2020
Aberfeldy Village – Café Operator Tender
We have an exciting opportunity for an operator to run the new WellOne Café in Aberfeldy Square, part of the regeneration of Aberfeldy Village.
Read More12/08/2020
Leaside: New homes & workspace given green light
London Borough of Tower Hamlets has granted planning permission for Poplar HARCA to build 22 new homes at Leaside Business Centre, on Gillender Street.
Read More30/06/2020
Feym enjoys life in brand new shared ownership home in Emerald Gardens
Feym, an Account Manager for a technology company, was the first resident to move into Emerald Gardens - just before the coronavirus lockdown.
22/06/2020
Chrisp Street Market s203 transfer
We’re pleased to be moving ahead with the Chrisp Street Regeneration scheme to create a thriving town centre and much needed new homes for London.
Read More16/06/2020
Max swaps rented house-shares for his own home through shared ownership
Max, a chartered accountant working for an insurance company in the City, moved into his first home in October 2019. He was living in rented house-shares for nearly 10 years and throughout this time dreamed of owning his own flat. With limited savings, the shared ownership scheme was the best option for him.
Read More05/06/2020
Aimee and Justin move into brand new shared ownership home in Emerald Gardens
Aimee, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in a primary school, and Justin, a Photographic Retoucher, moved into their first home a week before the Covid-19 lockdown – along with their beloved French Bulldog, Bailey. Whilst paying very expensive rent for a 1 bedroom flat in the Docklands, they decided it was time to invest their money and start their journey onto the property ladder. Through researching Shared Ownership, they concluded that this was the best option for them and are now enjoying life in Emerald Gardens.
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