Hackney council vows to love, cherish Hackney Wick
Darren Atwater | Tuesday 5 October, 2010 15:05
The artists and squatters of Hackey Wick had better start planning the move to the next cheap area as Hackney Council has finally decided on what to do with the charmingly desolate art grotto.
According to Dalston People “The plan includes improvements to the Hackney Wick London Overground station; a ‘hub’ around the station that could include restaurants, cafes and shops; better walking and cycling connections; and two new bridges to provide direct access to the Olympic Park.
The masterplan recognises the unique creative and cultural industries in the area, which is home to Hackney Wicked arts festival every summer.”
What this really means, of course, is gentrification. The only question is will Hackney Wick be the next London Fields or the next Noho.
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