March 16th 2010 - Kensington 'Regeneration'

Mixed feelings about the regeneration of Edge Lane in Kensington...whilst it has long been in need of some TLC, particularly as it is the major route into the city centre from the motorway, I wonder if it would not have been more beneficial for the local community in L7 and for the history of the area if some of the houses had been renovated rather than removed? My understanding is that the demolision of the vast majority of houses on this stretch of Edge Lane will enable the road to be widened. So, less traffic jams and a more 'looked after' appearance than at present, but more cars. I liked the faded advertisement for 'Famous Ales' painted on the end of this soon to be no-more row of terraces.