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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Meet Emille, 25, training in formwork at Ferndale Park in Beckton. Working with Hill and Newham Council, we're helping more local people access apprenticeships like his. Full story on the website 👇 www.populoliving.co.uk/about/populo... #SocialValue #Apprentice #ConstructionSkills

Quote: Having lived in Newham for 15 years, it feels really fulfilling to know I have a part to play in building homes for local families – homes that people will one day call their own.”

Emille, 25, Formwork Apprentice working on the Cyprus development in Beckton, and Newham resident

An image of Emille on site at Ferndale Park, wearing a hard hat, sunglasses and high vis jacket.

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This weekend we opened up Plaistow Hub for Open House Festival: a flat tour, the rooftop and hire space at London Road, station square, and a stop at Valetta Grove to talk about the community library opening soon. Great turnout, even better conversations - thanks to all who attended. #Placemaking

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Three levers that could turbo-charge public sector housing delivery, from our Deputy CEO Michael Holland. 🏗️ Pool public land for scale 🧩 Standardise construction 🏘️ Mix tenures to save across other budgets long-term Full piece: propviews.co.uk/housing-deli... #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing

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Public sector building homes? It needs to be commercial, but for a social purpose - PropViews

The Government’s target of 350,000 new homes per year in England is laudable but history shows us will only ever […]

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Last week we held our annual Summer Party at #CarpentersEstate, with mocktails made from herbs grown in our community gardens. Adeel, our resident gardener, is transforming green spaces with neighbours, so the garden reflects the diverse roots of our community. Thanks to all who came along! 🌞

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Proud to announce planning approved for a replacement Carpenters Primary School 🎉 120 new homes, community sports facilities, and a fully-inclusive school ready to grow as the estate delivers 2,900+ new homes for Newham. 11 years in the making, read more: www.populoliving.co.uk/the-carpente... 🏫

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our #workexperience student spent the week across every team, including a look at the innovative projects we're working, and time with our Design & Build team. He came in curious about #architecture & left with "a decent structure in mind for how to get there." Glad we could play a part in that!

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Last week we welcomed @newhamcouncil.bsky.social's new Mayor Forhad Hussain to break ground at Pier Road, a new development in North Woolwich which will create 350 new homes for Newham, including 127 genuinely affordable homes. 👉 populoliving.co.uk/about/populo... #HouseBuilding #AffordableHomes

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🏆 Noele Gordon House won a #RIBALondon Award - our 4th this year! We're so proud. 75 later-living homes, 100% affordable. RIBA praised our "economy in construction" - proving exceptional social housing needs exceptional thinking, not exceptional budgets. @newhamcouncil.bsky.social #SocialHousing

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We know #BuildingSafety matters deeply to residents, so we’re pleased the Building Safety Regulator has issued the Building Assessment Certificate for Plaistow Hub, reflecting the safety management arrangements in place and ongoing work by our teams to maintain high standards for residents. #BAC

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We were lucky enough to visit #V&A East just ahead of its opening this past weekend - what a space. The Music is Black: A British Story was something really special. Moving, joyful, and more than a few of us rediscovering old favourites. 🎵 Always wonderful to meet new neighbours in #Newham. 🙌

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Great to welcome Geography teachers to the Carpenters Estate for a session on estate regeneration 🏗️ We talked resident experience, ethical fieldwork, and the responsibility of bringing young people into communities facing regeneration. Resources for teachers coming soon, what would you like to see?

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Excited to be heading to the Housebuilder Awards tomorrow! Noele Gordon House is Newham's first 100% affordable Later Living scheme and a milestone in inclusive, community-led housing. We're nominated for Best Retirement Scheme - wish us luck! 🤞 #AffordableHousing #LaterLiving

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

✨ The hoardings are up at James Riley Point, showcasing a vibrant 40ft mural co-created by Carpenters Estate residents with Co-Creative Connection. Part of the Carpenters Art Trail, it celebrates identity, nature, and togetherness as Phase 1 of the estate’s regeneration begins 🎨🌿 #Art #Community

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Works are officially kicking off at James Riley Point - a moment that has been years in the making, shaped by the contributions of residents and locals, and guided by Newham Council's mission of Building a Fairer Newham, ensuring that community collectively benefit from development.

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🚧 Big moment for #CarpentersEstate! After years of planning, Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz officially kicks off works on site. The regeneration journey is officially on the move 🏗️ #Stratford #Newham

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Join us at the Stratford Community Jazz Festival on Sept 14 at Dialogue Express Cafe! Live music by NEWHArMonics 🎶 + coffee + cocktails + food + games & good company 💛 Part of #NationalInclusionWeek2025 🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stratford-... #Jazz #Festival #Newham #BSLCafe #Community

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Spotted Met Work's stunning model of the Carpenters Estate at the @royalacademyarts.bsky.social Summer Exhibition 🌳 Carved from a fallen sequoia by a trainee at the Building Crafts College on the estate, it’s a powerful tribute to local craft + community voices. #RA2025 #CarpentersEstate #Woodwork

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

The built environment shapes all our lives, yet 63% of young people don’t know what the term means. NLA's #SkillsForPlaces report highlights the disconnect. We’re working to change that - through local programmes, partnerships, and a commitment to social value across our developments 🏙️ #Community

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

At last week's Carpenters Primary School Consultation, Architects Erect and Maccreanor Lavington joined pupils & parents to share designs for the new school 🏫 Real community involvement in shaping the future of Newham - this is what good development looks like 💬✨ #CommunityDesign #Regen #Education

Staff, parents and a young child gather around a small architectural model of the new primary school, an member of the design team points at the roof of the school model, seemingly in the process of describing the plans to them.

Staff, parents and a young child gather around a consultation board describing the new primary school design, a member of the design team points at the board, seemingly in the process of describing the plans to them.

A section of the design consultation board which shows the ground floor plans for the new school including dedicated SEND play areas, a woodland play structure, school garden, outdoor dining area, play mounds, futsal pitch, wetland play area and more.

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

🍍The Carpenters Estate Masterplan has WON the #PineapplesAward for #FuturePlace! 🎉 This resident-led vision of 2,000+ homes, green + community spaces has been crafted with and for the #Carpenters community ❤️ This recognition is for everyone who poured their passion and insight into this vision 🙌

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Proud to host the 5th Steel Warriors gym at Carpenters Estate - featured on BBC’s One Show last week! 💪 Knives taken from London's streets, turned into strength-building calisthenics equipment. All part of the community-led regeneration of Carpenters! #CommunityImpact #AntiKnifeCrime #EastLondon

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

🏗️ This #IWD2025, we’re celebrating the women shaping construction and talking to some of our wonderful colleagues! 💬 "Being able to walk past a project and think (or say!) 'I did that' brings me joy." – Stefanie Dietrich Read more here: buff.ly/OaQi9Nm #WomenInConstruction #DiversityInSTEM

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

#LGBT+ History Month might be wrapping up, but there’s still time to catch some incredible events in #Newham! 📚🎬 Jack and Eve: Two Suffragettes in Love and War 📅 Feb 27 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | LOVE LIES BLEEDING + Q&A 📅 Feb 28 | ⏰ 4-7 PM | 📍 Stratford Library Discover more at 👉 www.newhamlgbthistory.org

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

👀 Spotted the giant inflatable monster on Discover Children's Story Centre's roof? It’s here for Creature Climate Adventures - just one of their exciting half-term events! 🎉 🐉 Creature Climate Adventures 🏳️‍🌈 Grandad’s Pride 🎨 Drawalong with Emily Rand 📍 Stratford, East London #HalfTerm #Discover

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Exciting news! The Carpenters Estate Masterplan has been shortlisted for a Pineapple Award in the Future Place category! 🍍🏡 Thanks to residents & partners who helped shape the vision for 2,000+ homes at 50% affordable, feat. green space & more. Good luck to all nominees! #CarpentersEstate #Newham

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A pleasure to attend the Community Sip and Step at Sadlers Wells East. Their new space brings people together through creativity and connection. Great to catch up with local orgs at the heart of Newham’s community - a reminder of the power of design to foster connection. #Newham #Stratford

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Great to see our upcoming Dialogue Express Cafe on Carpenters Estate highlighted - a retired train carriage that will be transformed into a unique community hub operated by Dialogue Hub, dedicated to improving the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing folks. Stay tuned for updates! #Community #Cafe

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Day 12 of 12 Days of #Populo: a new arrival! 🚉☕ A retired train carriage arrived at Carpenters Estate, soon to become a café operated by Dialogue Hub! Supporting deaf communities, this project will invite visitors to order in BSL and connect in a truly unique way. #Community

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Day 11 of 12 Days of #Populo: #Community Day In November, we celebrated the new Steel Warriors gym + Yes Make playground at Carpenters Estate! 🎉 Our Community Day had #mural painting, #breakdancing + more. Starting regeneration with these spaces shows our commitment to residents first! 💪

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Day 10 of 12 Days of #Populo: Plaistow Hub was awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in Best Build to Rent at the #BTRAwards by Love to Rent! With 182 homes, a gym, public square, and a café on the way, it’s all about building connected community near Plaistow Station 🏘️ #Newham #PlaistowHub #BuildToRent

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Day 9 of 12 Days of #Populo: This year, we joined BPIC Network to support Black and ethnic minority talent in the built environment sector! Our team reflects Newham’s diversity, bringing lived experiences that help us create homes for all. Excited to grow this partnership in 2025! 🌍 #BPICNetwork

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Day 8 of 12 Days of #Populo: Building Better at Carpenters Estate 🏙️ This year, we hit another significant milestone with the appointment of Hawkins\Brown as Lead Designer for Phase 2 - Lund Quarter. It’s exciting to see this next step in the journey, bringing more and better homes to #Newham! 🏡

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Day 7 of 12 Days of #Populo: Celebrating Creativity and Connection This summer, we were thrilled to unveil a vibrant 1,250-metre art trail on Carpenters Estate, created by Co-Creative Connection in collaboration with residents of the estate. Be sure to explore the trail yourself! 💫 #PublicArt

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Day 6 of 12 Days of #Populo: Reimagining Regeneration In June, we hosted an exhibition spotlighting the resident-led regeneration work we're doing on Carpenters Estate. We’re looking forward to running more events like this in 2025! 🏡🌍 #CarpentersEstate #Regeneration #Sustainability

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

12 Days of #Populo: Day 5! We're celebrating leadership 👇 This May, our CEO Deb Heenan was shortlisted for the Women in Housing Awards! Under her leadership, Populo has grown to manage nearly 800 homes, with 2000+ in the pipeline. A true advocate for affordable housing - congrats, Deb! #Housing

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Day 4 of 12 Days Of #Populo: Celebrating Plaistow Hub! This spring, #Plaistow Hub opened its doors, bringing 182 new homes + #community spaces to Newham. Proud to see it earn a ‘Highly Commended’ at the #BTRAwards for quality + impact. Big thanks to our partners & team for making it happen! 🏡✨

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🌟 12 Days of #Populo: Day 3! ❄️ In March, we completed The Didsbury's second phase, transforming East Ham's 1939 Town Hall Annexe into 37 modern apartments with private outdoor spaces and art-deco touches. Here’s to more homes in 2025! 🏡 @rokhsanafiaz.bsky.social #EastHam #Regeneration #Newham

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Rokhsana Fiaz OBE @rokhsanafiaz.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

📣READ: happenings in @NewhamLondon this week & next: ➡️ Small Business Saturday today! Supporting our thriving local high streets 🛍️🛒💈 ➡️ £20m to improve fire safety in Council homes 💷 ➡️ 550 new council homes to be delivered by @populo-living.bsky.social 🏢 ➡️ More ℹ️ tinyurl.com/2943ynzf

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

12 Days of #Populo: Day 2! Looking back at February, when our £1Bn #CarpentersEstate Masterplan was approved! Tasked by Mayor @rokhsanafiaz.bsky.social and co-designed with residents, it will deliver 2,000+ new homes (50% affordable), green spaces and more. Watch this space for updates 👀

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

🚂 A retired train carriage has arrived on Carpenters Estate! Right now, it’s empty, but work is underway to transform it into the Dialogue Express Cafe, operated by the incredible Dialogue Hub! Watch this space! Learn more: www.populoliving.co.uk/the-carpente... #CommunityCafe #BSL

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🏗️ At London Build Expo today? Don’t miss our CEO Deb Heenan speaking on the "Build, Build, Build!" panel - diving into how we can get Britain building to hit that 1.5 million homes goal. 📍 Where: London Build Expo 📅 Panel: "Build, Build, Build!" ⏰ Time: 12pm - don’t miss it! #AffordableHomes

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

✨ Just a few days until #StreetArtCommunityDay at Carpenters Estate! 🎉 Join us this Sat, Nov 16, for live murals, fitness sessions with Steel Warriors plus music, art and dance with London Mural Festival. Open to all—families, fitness fans, & art lovers alike! 📲 #Newham #CommunityEvent

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Populo Living @populo-living.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Our first post on Bluesky is an invitation 🌟 This Saturday, join us at Carpenters Estate for a Community Day in collaboration with Steel Warriors & London Mural Festival 🎨💪 Celebrating our new gym made from reclaimed knives with live art, dance & more! Register for free: t.co/5x11eciDcz #Newham

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London Mural Festival x Steel Warriors

Join us at Carpenters Estate for a day filled with creativity, movement, and community spirit.

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