Creating a Place Shaping Framework for Enfield

Augarde & Partners worked with PRD to develop economic growth strategies for the London Borough of Enfield’s five town centres: Angel, Edmonton Green, Enfield Town, Palmers Green, and Southgate.

The project involved extensive data analysis, including in-depth commercial performance in each town centre, as well as broad engagement with local businesses, residents, and visitors. This allowed us to assess each town centre’s strengths and opportunities. Each town centre received a bespoke action and implementation plan covering short- to medium-term interventions to bolster resilience and competitiveness.

Augarde & Partners was later commissioned by Enfield Council to review and enhance its place shaping approach across the borough in line with its emerging new Local Plan.

We reviewed key data and policies, and the progress of existing town centre initiatives. We took a collaborative approach, facilitating workshops with internal Council teams to align goals and aspirations. The resulting Place Shaping Framework focused on supporting the borough’s growth through targeted interventions and strong partnerships across the borough. 

We also delivered outline Place Plans for the 11 priority placemaking areas across Enfield identified in the Local Plan. Building on the Town Centre Action Plans, these placemaking plans are being implemented by the Council’s Journeys and Places Team, providing clear roadmaps for developing vibrant, inclusive, and thriving places.