Urban Eye (formerly Westway Project) is a London-based charity that has been regenerating run-down parts of inner city
London
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through the use of design, architectural lighting and public art since 1998. Projects aim to reduce fear of crime and anti-social behaviour and to create a more positive identity for urban zones for the benefit of both residents and visitors. Where possible, projects involve local people directly in the creative process, including partnerships with schools, resident groups
youth projects and special needs authorities.
The charity has formed partnerships with stakeholders (
Transport for London,
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Highways Agency
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,
Land Securities
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and
Kensington Housing Trust
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), public and private organisations (
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BT Group
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), and local authorities (
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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,
Westminster City Council
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,
Suffolk County Council
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History
Establ ...
,
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
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) to tackle regeneration schemes in run-down sites in the city.
Urban Eye has completed projects in prominent London locations, including
Portobello Road
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Ladbroke Grove
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London Underground
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bridges, sections of the underside of the
Westway (London)
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and other neglected urban sites such as pedestrian bridges and graffiti-prone buildings and utilities.
References
External links
Official site
Charities based in London
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