Case Studies

Emirates Stadium: new home for Arsenal

Quatro was engaged to create the right community and political environment for Arsenal's planning application for a new stadium, the largest urban regeneration project seen in the borough.

A consortium of 16 local residents' and environmental groups had set up to oppose the new stadium, and an environment of highly sceptical local, regional and national politicians and press - made this a highly emotive and controversial issue.

Quatro designed and delivered a comprehensive public consultation programme – which, even those against the plans, acknowledged was well organised and inclusive. Local resident support for the new stadium was recorded at over 70% on a number of occasions.

Islington Councillors voted 34-7 in favour of Arsenal's plans. There was no public inquiry and the new Emirates Stadium was completed on time and on budget and hosted its first game in August 2006.

For more information, contact Paul Dimoldenberg on 020 7566 7960.

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