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Mark Morris

CGT image of the new shopping centre with housing tower blocks in background, planted area in foreground.

Stormy council meeting approves Landsec plans for Lewisham Shopping Centre

Landsec's "outline" plans were approved, despite concerns about the financial viability of the scheme, the low level of affordable housing and the rival application from Lewisham House No. 1.

A statue of a camel, with peeling paint and covered in graffiti, left in an abandoned playground on the site.

Ladywell Playtower: step on-site (just for one day)

Mark Morris attended Ladywell Old Baths community open day on 4th October and found some unexpected sights.

Computer generated artist's impression of Rushey Green looking northwards, with new pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes.

Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward

TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.

Flats of the estate built on top of the 3-storey car park.

Milford Towers, Catford: brutalist scheme loathed by its residents since 70s

Dubbed "Faulty Towers", residents began calling out the estate's design flaws soon after it opened. Mark Morris responds to our interview with architectural historian Jon Wright, who argued for the building's preservation.

Artist's impression of road realigned to south of Laurence House.

Rerouting the South Circular in Catford - will it ever happen?

Plans to reroute the South Circular were first mooted in 1987. After the latest consultation in 2023, Mark Morris finds more delay and uncertainty.