Demolition plans for a notorious London estate have sparked outrage among residents, who are fighting in court to halt the demolition and redevelopment of the Clockwork Orange estate.
The 1960s Brutalist complex was famously featured in Stanley Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange, but its current state is far from glamorous. The site has fallen into disrepair, and many locals fear that the demolition will be a mere shell game to clear the land for wealthy developers.
Adam Turk, one of the Lesnes estate residents, is leading the charge against the plan. He claims that his fellow residents are being "kicked out" to make way for a massive housing development that will not only generate significant greenhouse gas emissions but also undermine the UK's commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
Turk argues that the council and Peabody Housing Association, which is behind the redevelopment, have underestimated the impact of the project. He believes that the current assessment of the climate costs has been based on a "distant masterplan" rather than a more realistic worst-case scenario, leaving residents vulnerable to health problems.
The dispute highlights a growing tension between environmental concerns and the need for regeneration in London's housing estates. With over 130 projects earmarked for demolition across the city, critics say that this is a prime example of how government priorities are shifting from community-led initiatives towards more lucrative redevelopment schemes.
Residents argue that their homes have been neglected and disrespected by authorities, who claim that they are "investing in communities" with new developments. However, many locals are skeptical about these claims, seeing the demolition as a cynical attempt to erase the past and make way for profit-driven projects.
The case is set to be heard in court, where the residents will argue that their concerns have been ignored and that they need assurance on the accuracy of emissions assessments and transparency around decision-making. The outcome will determine whether the estate's fate will be sealed or if its community can find a better future.
The 1960s Brutalist complex was famously featured in Stanley Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange, but its current state is far from glamorous. The site has fallen into disrepair, and many locals fear that the demolition will be a mere shell game to clear the land for wealthy developers.
Adam Turk, one of the Lesnes estate residents, is leading the charge against the plan. He claims that his fellow residents are being "kicked out" to make way for a massive housing development that will not only generate significant greenhouse gas emissions but also undermine the UK's commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
Turk argues that the council and Peabody Housing Association, which is behind the redevelopment, have underestimated the impact of the project. He believes that the current assessment of the climate costs has been based on a "distant masterplan" rather than a more realistic worst-case scenario, leaving residents vulnerable to health problems.
The dispute highlights a growing tension between environmental concerns and the need for regeneration in London's housing estates. With over 130 projects earmarked for demolition across the city, critics say that this is a prime example of how government priorities are shifting from community-led initiatives towards more lucrative redevelopment schemes.
Residents argue that their homes have been neglected and disrespected by authorities, who claim that they are "investing in communities" with new developments. However, many locals are skeptical about these claims, seeing the demolition as a cynical attempt to erase the past and make way for profit-driven projects.
The case is set to be heard in court, where the residents will argue that their concerns have been ignored and that they need assurance on the accuracy of emissions assessments and transparency around decision-making. The outcome will determine whether the estate's fate will be sealed or if its community can find a better future.
! Like, how can they just decide to demolish an entire estate without even considering the impact on the residents?! It's like they're trying to kick them out to make way for some fancy new development that'll just make our air even thicker and our future more uncertain 
. I mean, come on, Adam Turk is right on the money – this whole thing reeks of a shell game 
. The council and Peabody Housing Association are just trying to save face while they're really just lining their pockets with taxpayer cash 
. And don't even get me started on the 'investing in communities' BS – it's just code for 'we'll take your homes and give you a token gesture of compensation, ha!' 
. This is exactly what's wrong with our society: we're being sold out to the highest bidder without any regard for our well-being or the planet 
. I'm literally glued to my screen watching this case unfold in court, hoping against hope that the residents can make their voices heard and fight back against these heartless developers 
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i mean, clockwork orange is iconic but at what cost? the government's all about progress but not everyone's got a seat at the table. these residents are fighting for their homes and their community, it's like they're being priced out of their own lives 
Can't believe this is happening again! Demolishing our history, our culture, just for the sake of profit 
. And now they want to erase it all for the sake of a few wealthy developers? No way, mate! We won't let them do this without a fight 
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I mean, come on! A Clockwork Orange, right? You'd think it'd go in for some retro cool vibes, but nope! They wanna tear down the whole thing to build some soulless high-rise that'll just make the air thicker 
. I get it, climate change is a big deal and all, but can't they find a way to make the new development less awful? Like, what's the plan here? Just gonna turn a gritty old estate into another fancy-pants neighborhood with no character? 
The residents are right to be salty – it's like their homes have been punk'd! 
. I'm rooting for Adam Turk and all the other residents who are fighting back against these plans 
. We need to make sure our voices are heard in this court case 
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. Let's hope they can make some real change happen 
. #JusticeForLesnes
how bout prioritizin the people who actually live there instead of just the cash cow 
– we need more realistic projections and transparency from our leaders 
. It's like, what happened to community-led initiatives? 
Why are they always pushed aside for profit-driven projects 
– hope the residents can get some real answers and protection in court 
. These residents have been neglected and disrespected for years, and now we're supposed to believe that a bunch of soulless developers are going to come in and magically make everything better? Give me a break.
The numbers are screaming that this project is a recipe for disaster! 