It was great to get back to running a street stall - Muswell Hill Broadway we've missed you! We were surveying shoppers on Saturday 2nd August to see how they got to Muswell Hill. As you can see, most walked. We also asked where people had travelled from - the majority came from N10 or N2. The Broadway really is a local high street. Often traders overestimate how many … [Read more...]
Haringey Zero 50 route map workshop
Thursday 17th January, 7pm Wood Green Works, 40 Cumberland Road, Wood Green N22 7SG Here's your opportunity to discuss the detail of the draft Zero 50 route map prepared by consultants Arup. The route map follows the 'manifesto to deliver sustainable regeneration' published by Haringey … [Read more...]
Electric vehicles – a realistic alternative?
Electric vehicles are all over the news, with sales sky-rocketing in the last couple of years. On July 17th we had an excellent evening discussing electric vehicles with speakers Sydney Charles and Friedbert Meinart. Sydney has been conducting research on electric vehicle policy in London and Haringey and Friedbert is an expert in all things electrical who owns a Nissan Leaf … [Read more...]
London and the environment: Nicky Gavron AM talks to MHSG
On 11th January 2017, Muswell Hill Sustainability Group welcomed Nicky Gavron, AM who has been an assembly member since 2000, has served as deputy mayor twice and has been influential in climate change policy for London. Strategic Planning for London Nicky started off by talking about the strategic planning currently underway by Sadiq Khan. The biggest challenge faced … [Read more...]
Heading for the last round-up
At last the Zone Ranger has found a low carbon vehicle, for getting about town. He has rounded up a whole herd and is driving them up to Muswell Hill Broadway for Saturday 31 March 2012. This is when the shops in N10 are going green and putting on festive entertainment and offering specially discounted merchandise. These cycle-powered rickshaws will help you do the rounds. … [Read more...]
Electric bikes in the Low Carbon Zone
We had a sustainable transport evening at CUFOS on 14 June 2011 and the star attraction was the Spencer-Ivy electric bike that was displayed by its inventor Va Hua, who lives in Colney Hatch Lane. This is, in appearance, a conventional bike, not to be confused with the modish Boris Bike, and handles as such. But it also has a battery-powered booster that can be engaged to get … [Read more...]