Preston Area
"The aim is to go beyond just individual homes and buildings, it’s about working with residents and local partners, to create the homes and neighbourhoods they want and need."
2025 marks Stage 2 in a story of regeneration with the community at the heart of it. The Preston Area is a large housing project in Surrey. It's surrounded by some of the wealthiest communities in the country but residents say the surrounding affluence can feel a long way off. The age of the homes means they may no longer meet the needs of residents, coupled with their concern over a lack of local services and limited community facilities.
We're following Raven Housing Trust's PlaceShaping In Action journey.
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