politics

Who are London’s parks for?

As festival season heats up, so has the debate about how these industrial-scale events threaten public access and the green spaces themselves

Who are London’s parks for?

TL;DR

  • Festival season is currently underway.
  • There is a growing debate about the impact of large festivals on public spaces.
  • These events are described as industrial-scale.
  • Concerns are being raised about threats to public access.
  • The green spaces themselves are also seen as under threat.