Talbot House and Hind House, Harvist Estate, Islington, London.
Start on site: 2. June 2011
Garden opening: July 2011 tbc
Partnership: What if: projects Ltd, Groundwork London, Homes for Islington
Funding: Big Lottery, Homes for Islington
Construction: Swann Joinery (carpentry), Justin Fishlock (furniture carpentry)
Estate: Harvist Estate.
Total no. of households: Over 500
Number of plots: 11 (Hind House) + 40 (Talbot House)
Total size of garden area:
1) Hind House; kids garden = 220sqm
2) Talbot House; residents garden = 420sqm
Plot size: 0.9m2 (Hind House) and 1.3sqm (Talbot House) |