Regeneration of Wembley

The benefits of having the national stadium at Wembley are far reaching for Wembley, Brent and indeed the Capital as a whole. The Stadium is being used to stimulate the regeneration of its surrounding area and Brent Council, as well as Wembley National Stadium Limited, are determined to maximise the positive impact of the new Wembley Stadium on the local area.

Computer generaged aerial view of how the new Stadium and area will look.

In November 2002, Brent Council launched their Vision for a new Wembley, challenging all stakeholders to imagine a new Wembley and setting out a radical blueprint for the future of the area with the national stadium at its heart.

Computer generated image of the Wembley area during the day.

The key components of that Vision include:

• The new National Stadium
• A community focus for Brent
• A national, regional and local leisure destination
• The London Convention Centre
• A centre for work
• An accessible development
• A cultural and educational centre
• High quality commercial and retail facilities
• A mixture of housing types and tenures

Now, an ambitious regeneration project is underway to transform Wembley into a world-class destination. In June 2004 Brent Council and private developer Quintain both unveiled exciting plans for the area that will deliver thousands of jobs and homes with massively improved local facilities.

Computer generated image of how the Stadium Plaza will look like.

Planning permission was granted for an ambitious mixed-use development proposal covering some 50 acres of land surrounding the Stadium. Quintain Estates and Development plc have already started work on site to develop the land around the Stadium and their plans look set to create a vibrant development that will create new jobs, homes, leisure facilities, shops, bars, restaurants, offices, a hotel and major new public space.

Computer generated image of how the Stadium Plaza will look like at night

An array of partners have been involved in ensuring that the unique opportunity to regenerate and invigorate the local area of Wembley is captialised on to the full. Brent Council, Wembley National Stadium Limited, Quintain Estates and Development plc, the Mayor of London, the London Development Agency, Transport for London and key train and tube operators are all working together towards a more accessible and revitalised Wembley.

For more information on the regeneration of the Wembley area visit www.new-wembley.com and www.brent.gov.uk/wembley

For more information on improvements to local transport infrastructure click here.