The U.S. Department of State and its London team held a series of public events in February and March 2009 to present information and seek feedback on the relocation of the London Embassy ahead of submitting the outline and detailed planning applications.
The consultation included four days of public exhibitions and a special ‘drop in’ session for residents immediately neighbouring the site. At these events people were able to speak directly to members of the team and find out more about the Embassy’s ambition to be part of the future regeneration of Nine Elms.
More than 160 people attended the events, ranging from local councillors and businesses, to immediate residents in Battersea and Vauxhall and from across the river in Pimlico. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come along and speak to us.
What you told us
Over 80 people completed questionnaires at the exhibitions and via this website. The response received from the public and from meetings with key stakeholders and politicians locally has been overwhelmingly in favour of the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Nine Elms.
Here are some of the key statistics to come out of the public consultation:
- 85% of respondents ‘strongly agreed’ or ‘agreed’ with the relocation of the Embassy to Nine Elms;
- 91% ‘strongly agreed’ or ‘agreed’ that the U.S. Embassy will contribute to the overall regeneration of Nine Elms;
- 93% supported the idea of a new public plaza outside the Embassy;
- 98% supported the inclusion of green space around the new Embassy;
- 68% favoured the creation of green space, and the use of trees and planting, in the landscaping surrounding the Embassy, supplemented by other features and facilities.
