Croydon NextGen Panel

URW has assembled Croydon’s NextGen – made up of 25 panellists and an even wider network of young people aged between 16 and 25 – to bring the borough youth’s passion, creativity and skills together. The NextGen Panel was created to ensure that young people across Croydon can get involved and are fundamental to shaping the future of the town centre and a new masterplan for the area around the Whitgift, Centrale and Allders shopping centres. The group will meet regularly across the year – running workshops, site tours and activities focused on the future of the site. They will also gain skills and new opportunities for their careers. From hundreds of sign-ups, we received many fantastic applications and brought together an experienced team to select the final panel, including local representatives from Legacy Youth Zone; Palace for Life Foundation; The Brit School; Croydon Council; and a member from URW’s social value team.