Community
Local stakeholders and residents are involved in the regeneration process at High Path
The High Path estate is surrounded by amenities and has a strong community network. Clarion have been working with local residents, schools and business owners to ensure the regeneration provides opportunities for local people.
Summer of Fun – A Summer of Activities in Merton
Clarion residents enjoyed a fantastic programme of free summer activities across the London Borough of Merton, bringing families and people of all ages together throughout the summer holidays.
From archery and sports sessions to arts and crafts workshops and music events, there was something for everyone to enjoy at locations across the borough.
The programme ran from Thursday 30 July to Friday 28 August, offering residents a range of opportunities to get active, get creative and make the most of the summer holidays.
Greening High Path
In partnership with Sustainable Merton, we piloted a balcony greening project at High Path, with the aim of enabling residents of phase 1 of the regeneration to ‘green up’ their balconies. We ran two resident planting days in June and October 2022. In the first, residents planted up large rectangular wooden planters with their choice of plants. In the second session, residents returned to plant up terracotta planters with layered bulbs for the autumn. You may spot the results as you wander through the estate.
In summer 2023, Clarion donated 4 semi-mature trees to Merton Abbey Primary School, which neighbours the High Path estate. Year 1 and 4 pupils got involved in the tree planting, learning about the 2 new gingko and 2 new cherry trees on their playground. A further 10 trees will be donated to various estates in Merton.
Future citizens
For the last 5 years, we have worked closely with Merton Abbey Primary School to deliver ‘regeneration week’. Pupils and their parents can learn about the future plans for their neighbourhood through activities with architects, Clarion’s regeneration team and contractors. This has included model making, site visits, talks and tree planting.
We also work with Harris Academy, a local secondary school, running boxing courses and employment and training advice.
Uptown Youth Club has been an important partner for us on High Path, helping inform the design of the future neighbourhood. We in turn have supported Uptown with funding to develop their activities, including programmes tackling knife crime.
Augmented Reality Workshop
It's been busy around High Path. Children from Merton Abbey Primary School had fun at a workshop creating content about the regeneration for an augmented reality app. Year 3 pupils and their teachers filmed interviews with local people about the regeneration. Markers around the school were integrated into a film with the interviews so pupils could view the video content produced by their classmates by scanning the marker.
The workshop was run by ebrik which provides the High Path Live platform which allows residents to view the progress of their new homes as they are being built.
Help shape High Path
We are inviting High Path tenants and homeowners to join the resident steering group, which offers a chance to share ideas and help shape the future of High Path.
You don't need any special experience, just an interest in helping to improve the neighbourhood. Clarion will support residents with training and provide guidance on how to make the most of the steering group.
If you are over 18 years old and interested in joining your neighbours to make a difference, please email Donna Brown, the High Path Regeneration Manager, at mertonregen@clarionhg.com.
Masterplan Phase 1
The masterplan below shows phase 1 of the regeneration. You can see the layout of blocks A-F in relation to each other.
Job Opportunities
There will be jobs and training opportunities as part of the regeneration. Future opportunities will be advertised on this page.
