In this week's conversation, Nathan Miller discusses the ambitious vision for the East London Waterworks Park, a community-led initiative aimed at transforming an underused industrial site into a biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds and outdoor learning spaces. The project emphasises community engagement, co-design, and sustainability, while navigating challenges related to funding and social value.

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Chapters

00:00 The Vision for East London Waterworks Park

12:37 Community Engagement and Co-Design

24:14 Funding Challenges and Future Prospects

40:55 Navigating Complexity in Community Engagement

51:25 Creating Organic Collaboration in Projects

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