Brent Council - Shaping Futures
This was an interesting discussion: I have realised that a lot of these residential events that not a lot of young people show up to give their opinions therefore sometimes there is a limited viewpoint from those who are a lot older.
That evening we were asked as residents to discuss what we like the most about the areas we are in (within Brent|), understanding what are the plans for Brent in 20 years. But also some heated discussions arose when the mention of housing and free land sites to build on - it made ti seem housing was a major priority but however the welfare of the people to be in these areas it was going to become a concrete jungle completely filled in from every angle as the population of London continues to grow every day.
An interesting point was also made about the idea of children who cannot afford to buy homes and having to live at home with mum and dad, some homes have been used and transformed to accommodate privacy for those living with mum and dad.
https://www.aarp.org/relationships/parenting/info-10-2010/adult_children_move_back_home_tips.html
but also the planning officers and the planning policy officers involved in the policies for brent are not even from the area yet are able to make major decisions that will affect the brent residents.
