The Youth Board That Can Say No to Developers | Elevate, Olympic Park

Most “youth engagement” is a tick-box. This isn’t. Toby Fox meets Celine Nithila- George and Tyler Ebanja from Elevate, the youth leadership board at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, who sit as observers on the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) board — and vet the partners and developers they choose to work with. They explain how young people shape what actually gets built, from gender-inclusive urban design guidance to community infrastructure that gives people a reason to stay, belong and invest in their area. A sharp, honest conversation about doing engagement properly — and why belonging is part of housing delivery, not an afterthought. Lessons for any council or development corporation working toward the 1.5 million homes target. Part of 1.5M New Homes: The Local Government Challenge. Sponsored by Red Loft and Vistry. Subscribe for more on placemaking, engagement and regeneration. #youthengagement #inclusivedesign #placemaking #olympicpark