In 2010, Dean Jones assumed the contract role of Regeneration Project Manager for Bexley Council, overseeing the ambitious Belvedere Green Links project within the East London Green Grid (ELGG) initiative. Tasked with the efficient delivery of multiple projects stemming from the London Green Grid program, Jones faced the challenge of meeting crucial milestones to secure allocated funding and prevent its redirection.
Focusing on the dual imperatives of climate change and future development, the ELGG concept aimed to establish a versatile network of strategic open spaces. The overarching goal was to enhance the quality of life for both new and existing East London residents and workers. To achieve this, Jones and his team worked to create interlinked, multi-functional, and high-quality open spaces that seamlessly connected town centers, public transport nodes, the urban fringe, the Thames, and major employment and residential areas.
The Green Grid envisioned the establishment of new publi…
