The Audio Long Read From the archive: Penthouses and poor doors: how Europe’s ‘biggest regeneration project’ fell flat
Feb 21, 2024
Exploring the controversial 'poor doors' and class divisions in London's luxury residential developments. Contrasts between penthouses and council estates in Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea, with allegations of cronyism. Critique of management of affordable housing and the surge of luxury skyscrapers in the Nine Elms area, highlighting social cleansing concerns.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Controversy and class divide in a luxury residential development in London
05:18 • 3min
Contrasts and Divisions in Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea
08:44 • 7min
Affordable Housing Management and Luxury Flat Glut
15:36 • 8min
Luxury Skyscrapers vs. Affordable Housing
23:45 • 11min