Rather than put up with an empty space at Pope’s Road, where the ice rink used to be, we have worked with the Market Traders’ Federation to hold a competition for someone to use the space.

Two bids, both led by Brixton-based design practices have made it through the shorlisting. They are:

• The Brixton Toolbox – CarverHaggard architects and Tall Engineers
• Grow:Brixton – Carl Turner Architects, Edible Bus Stop and Canteen

Shortlisting was undertaken by the ‘Meanwhile at Pope’s Road’ steering group, which includes Councillor Imogen Walker and members of the Brixton Market Traders’ Federation. You can find out more information about the two finalists below and by coming to one of our events to meet the bidders in person:

• Wednesday 2 Apri - 16-25? Special event upstairs at Prince of Wales
• Wednesday 9 April - public event at No. 6 Somerleyton Road (spaces limited so please register here)

You can let us know what you think about the shortlisted bids in the following ways:

• via twitter using #meanwhilebrixton
• email us at [email protected]
• leave a comment on the Meanwhile at Pope’s Road page

For more information about the shortlisted bids and the competition.

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