We are Newham's wholly-owned housing company, building great homes in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs 🏠https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mxyurlc7hs2yWent to the opening of Newham College’s refurbished Stratford Campus yesterday. Carpentry, bricklaying, and a Green Skills Room with solar panels and underfloor heating to train on. A plumbing course coming soon too! All helping our communities prosper 💪 #Newham #GreenSkills #Apprenticeships16 Oct 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyurlc7hs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mw6lhatlk22bMeet 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 👇 https://www.populoliving.co.uk/about/populo-news/2026/from-hospitality-to-formwork-emilles-story-at-ferndale-park/ #SocialValue #Apprentice #ConstructionSkills23 Sep 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6lhatlk22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mvzv36sn7c26This 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. #Placemaking21 Sep 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzv36sn7c26https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mvkiby3wcs26Three 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: https://propviews.co.uk/housing-delivery/public-sector-building-homes-it-needs-to-be-commercial-but-for-a-social-purpose #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing15 Sep 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkiby3wcs26https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mtynsjmh7224Last 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! 🌞26 Aug 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtynsjmh7224https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mr5xlt6igk2vProud 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: https://www.populoliving.co.uk/the-carpenters/news-on-the-carpenters-regeneration/carpenters-primary-school-planning/ 🏫21 Jul 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5xlt6igk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mp77jhn5k22sOur #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!26 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp77jhn5k22shttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mncfkbx7ds2iLast 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. 👉 https://populoliving.co.uk/about/populo-news/2026/pier-road-breaks-ground-on-site #HouseBuilding #AffordableHomes02 Jun 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncfkbx7ds2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mlvcsrutjk2y🏆 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 #SocialHousing15 May 2026 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvcsrutjk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mlq7w4ozo22vWe 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. #BAC13 May 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq7w4ozo22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mknfyfptwc22New @centreforcities.bsky.social research on urban density: UK housebuilding has strong path dependency - new development mirrors existing patterns. Worth a read on the policy changes needed to break the cycle: https://centreforcities.org/publication/course-correction-how-to-densify-british-cities/ #Housebuilding #Development #London #Density29 Apr 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknfyfptwc22https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mjz6qhcasc2cWe 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. 🙌21 Apr 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz6qhcasc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3mi2b6ikq722yGreat 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?27 Mar 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2b6ikq722yhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3m4vbqvtnhk2tExcited 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 #LaterLiving05 Nov 2025 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vbqvtnhk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3m3rkknbdkk2t✨ 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 #Community22 Oct 2025 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3rkknbdkk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lykpxym44k2vWorks 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.11 Sep 2025 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykpxym44k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lxrwkvk6es2u🚧 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 #Newham01 Sep 2025 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrwkvk6es2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lxk23zqu322bJoin 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stratford-community-jazz-festival-tickets-1590574403859?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl #Jazz #Festival #Newham #BSLCafe #Community29 Aug 2025 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxk23zqu322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lstjfhgtz22ySpotted 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 #Woodwork30 Jun 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstjfhgtz22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lnzruiy5qk2gThe 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 🏙️ #Community30 Apr 2025 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzruiy5qk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lmepop7v3s2tAt 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 #Education09 Apr 2025 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmepop7v3s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3llvxklmwzk22🍍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 🙌03 Apr 2025 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvxklmwzk22https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3ljzz2s3uhc2lProud 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 #EastLondon10 Mar 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzz2s3uhc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3ljufo3onql2n🏗️ 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 #DiversityInSTEM08 Mar 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljufo3onql2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lj5rkasncs2k#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.org27 Feb 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj5rkasncs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3li2lck43622g👀 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 #Discover13 Feb 2025 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2lck43622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lguv2v5nss2lExciting 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 #Newham29 Jan 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lguv2v5nss2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lgdq76366s2fA 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 #Stratford22 Jan 2025 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdq76366s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lf5hd73d6222Great 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 #Cafe07 Jan 2025 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5hd73d6222https://bsky.app/profile/populo-living.bsky.social/post/3lejopboug22fDay 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. #Community30 Dec 2024 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:lrhyaamq2p4bmghpp7urclul/app.bsky.feed.post/3lejopboug22f