""Failing to align new development with public sentiment risks fuelling opposition, increasing delays and undermining delivery," warned the London Assembly planning committee."
""What we want to see the mayor do is work with boroughs to create design codes that involve local people, pay them for their time so that you get quite a representative sample of people just to see what it is people like," said James Small-Edwards."
""The housing crisis for me is the biggest issue we face in London," Small-Edwards stated, highlighting the urgent need for new housing."
""It's often spoken about by the residents here that it's the first place they've ever lived in their lives where they felt someone cared about the place," said architect Stephen Witherford about Appleby Blue Almshouse."
London requires 880,000 new homes in the next decade, but there is a disconnect between public sentiment and actual developments. The London Assembly planning committee warns that failing to align new development with what Londoners want could lead to increased opposition and delays. Assembly member James Small-Edwards emphasizes the need for both quantity and quality in housing. The mayor's office states a commitment to involving Londoners in shaping development, suggesting design codes that include local input to reduce pushback and enhance acceptance of new projects.
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