'Here's what you imagined...'

See the Imagine Croydon vision document here

What is Imagine Croydon?

Imagine Croydon has given thousands of Croydon people the chance to have their say on how the borough should improve. The Council and its partners have heard your views and here's what you imagined...

Poets' Corner

What do you want Croydon to be like in 2040? The question has inspired some poetic responses!

This is our Croydon by Richard Eyre

This is our place
we are the now
guardians of heritage
pioneers, aspiring to grow.

This is our vision,
of the legacy we shape,
diverse, innovative, engaging
from cradle to grave.

We the community,
As equals will share,
A commitment to legacy,
For, this is our place!


Four poems by Dr. Frank Keen

Bright and modern,
Fulfilling and extending,
Stylish and hopeful,
Connected and entertaining,
Buzzing City.


Important but friendly place
For pomp and personal play,
Against your backdrop I create
My life. Such relaxed stateliness
Is both gracious and all mine to enjoy.


Out and about in this broad, green and
Dreamy Borough, I measure the
Worth of what I live. There is so
Much to be enjoyed; to make use
Of; to set seal upon a splendid day.


Abroad and dreaming as I wander my City,
I take in to my soul what surrounds me
With gusto. There is much to enjoy;
Much to take in; much to
See and appreciate: I am happy this way.

Imagine you are on holiday in 2040 You meet someone who has never visited Croydon... How would you like to be able to describe the borough to them? Here you will find real answers from real people. Click and drag to move each postcard and double click on any postcard to see it in full detail.

How can we plan the way we use land in the borough to ensure that Croydon has a successful future? Croydon's Core Strategy - click here

Visit our partners at Talk2Croydon

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