Who are London’s parks for? The ongoing festival season has intensified discussions regarding the impact of large-scale events on public access to parks. These industrial-scale gatherings raise concerns about the preservation of green spaces and their availability for general public use. The debate highlights a conflict between event usage and community access to these vital urban environments.

• 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. Continue reading https://www.ft.com/content/9c232145-7039-4145-8e45-210fa18744d2