02. Ealing now and next

Evidence to action Guiding principles

Responding to identified need, this cultural infrastructure plan follows a set of guiding principles which shape recommendations for intervention and direct how culture requirements can be embedded into developing plans and policies.

1. Create a network of cultural venues and facilities that are easy to reach, affordable and accessible for local people.
2. Encourage bottom up, grass-roots cultural activities that address hyper-local needs.
3. Adapt industrial, empty or under-used spaces and buildings for cultural uses, including artists' studios, pop-up shops, exhibition venues and cultural event locations.
4. Utilise the existing and developing transportation network to connect Ealing with West London and beyond and attract visitors to Ealing for culture.
5. Embrace digital transformation to reduce barriers to access and build a more inclusive and innovative cultural sector.

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Ealing Cultural Infrastructure Plan