How will future residents and the wider Hertsmere community benefit from Heathbourne Green?
Vinu & Sanjay
Healthcare needs are met in the integrated health hub
Dementia-friendly spaces with way-finding that provides a sense of safety and security
Vinu meets her friend from Elstree to enjoy ‘dance to health’ classes at the health centre weekly, designed to help improve strength and balance and meets up for a regular daily walk through the attractive open spaces
Downsizing to a suitable home has freed up their family home for a young family who have been struggling to get on the property ladder
Multiple leisure facilities available Living space to accommodate host family and grandchildren at weekends
Frequently visit the dementia friendly allotments where they bring home produce to make delicious plant-based dishes
Sofia
Access to affordable key worker housing
Living in proximity to work, able to cycle from the transport hub to her job – saving commuting costs
Plenty of retail options – including affordable local convenience
Local pub is family friendly where she can meet neighbours, friends and socialise
Nursery easily accessible for pick up and drop offs
Attends mummy and toddler yoga in the health hub on Saturday morning
Sofia’s children can play in local safe areas and connect with nature
Adam and Sara
Self-build opportunity to create a custom home that meets Sara and Adam’s family needs
On Wednesdays, David takes the grandchildren to play at the on-site children’s play areas
Specific space allocated for Jewish community activities on site, where the family can see friends, and good links to nearby local kosher restaurants and cafés
Reduction of social isolation for grandfather, David, as he is close to his child, Sara, and grandchildren
Multigenerational living in one place that meets the evolving needs of the entire family
Adam and Sara enjoy their favourite local restaurants in nearby Bushey and Borehamwood, whilst enjoying the variety of global grocers for locally grown produce to cook with during the week
David visits the SHED social club at Heathbourne Green on a Tuesday and Thursday morning and meets up with similarly aged people
Lucy
Affordable rental units to allow her to move out of her parents’ home
Sees her friends in Bushey regularly by jumping on a bike to meet them in their favourite local coffee shop on Bushey High Street
Communal gardens for summer BBQs and a glass of wine with friends on the Village Green
Creative enterprise spaces where Lucy can grow her business and host evening classes
A well-connected location for visits to London
Easy access to green space for mental wellbeing, exercise and walking her dog
Heathbourne Green provides opportunities for social interaction, physical activity and tailored consistent care all of which improve personal health, psychological and social wellbeing and reduces isolation and loneliness amongst the most vulnerable in the community.