The Earls Court Development Company

After four years of consultation, collaboration and conversations with local communities and stakeholders, we’re proud to announce the submission of the Hybrid Planning Applications to reinstate Earls Court as a global destination for wonder. Our 44 acre masterplan will come alive with music, arts and entertainment.   As central London’s largest cleared development opportunity, this is more than just a construction project—it is the reimagining of an iconic part of London into a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable neighbourhood designed for all stages of life. Earls Court will be a better piece of City, providing a blueprint for future generations as a model for how London can evolve to meet the needs of its residents and address the environmental and societal challenges of the future.    With nature as the golden thread, the long empty site will be transformed as a new neighbourhood with c.4,000 new homes and 12,000 jobs set within 20 acres of new public open and green space. It will reflect its legacy as a hub of innovation and entertainment, be a showcase for clean and climate tech with 2.5 million sq ft of workspace and create a new cultural ecosystem for London with three new anchor venues. The development will be served by a next generation net zero carbon energy network and a net zero operational carbon target setting new standards for sustainable development.   The vision for Earls Court, as a place to discover wonder, is guided by four place pillars that underpin everything we do:  - A celebration of nature and its ability to connect and revive - A showcase for climate and clean innovation - A cultural ecosystem for future talent - An inspiring neighbourhood designed for all stages of life Head to our website to see our plans: www.earlscourt.com Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQXb6SRc   #earlscourt #discoverwonder

The Earls Court masterplan has been shortlisted for the 2025 Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Chamber of Commerce business awards in the Sustainability Impact category. ECDC is taking a truly holistic approach to sustainability, embedding it at every level across energy, nature, education, jobs and wellbeing, to create a healthier neighbourhood, now and for generations to come; a place where climate resilience, social value, and economic inclusion are inseparable. #KCWCC #KCWBA25 #BusinessAwards2025 #Sustainability #DiscoverWonder

📣 Calling all West London 14-17 year olds! 📣 Interested in a free, exciting experience behind the scenes of one of London's top live shows? Applications are now open for the 'COME ALIVE! Summer Training Academy!' This unique week-long programme (starting Monday 18th August) offers an incredible insight into the producing and commercial magic of 'COME ALIVE! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular' at the Empress Museum here on our site at Earls Court. You'll explore 🎭 careers in producing, stage management, sound, marketing, front of house, and more, with workshops and sessions led by industry pros. Plus, you'll see this amazing immersive show and get a backstage tour, amongst much more.. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity from the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Rodeo Productions and The Earls Court Development Company. If you're aged 14 to 17 and live in West London, apply online via a simple form by Thursday 31st July. Click here for more details - https://lnkd.in/eWFuaDPx

📚The Greater London Authority has launched Designing with Disabled Experience — a new report exploring how inclusive, creative, and equitable design can be embedded across London. Grounded in lived experience, the report calls for a shift from minimum standards to meaningful, justice-led design practices. ✨ The Public Realm Inclusivity Panel, and their work helping to shape the future of Earls Court, was proudly featured as a case study — showcasing inclusive design in action. Read the full report below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e6Eqdh7j #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityJustice #GLA #DesignForAll #EarlsCourt #DiscoverWonder #GoodGrowthByDesign

Serving the community in style! We’re delighted to share that The Earls Court Development Company was able to raise £5,000 for Fulham Good Neighbours at the second ECDC x Padel Social Club Charity Padel Tournament, held on Tuesday 8th July. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the tournament, donated, and helped make this event such a success. Your support will go a long way in enriching lives across our community and help us continue doing our work in Fulham. #EarlsCourtDevelopmentCompany #FulhamGoodNeighbours #CSR #CommunityImpact #CharitySupport #ECDC #PadelSocialClub #SocialResponsibility

The Earls Court illustrative masterplan, design-led by Hawkins\Brown and Studio Egret West, with SLA working with SEW on the landscape design, has been shortlisted for the 2025 World Landscape Architecture Awards. Selected from over 300 entries across 30 countries, the project is recognised for its ambitious, landscape-led approach, placing ecology, community, and climate resilience at the centre of a major urban transformation. The WLA Awards celebrate landscape architecture that addresses complex challenges through design innovation, and we're proud that our innovative approach to Earls Court has been recognised in this space. Sharon Giffen #EarlsCourt #WLA2025 #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #DiscoverWonder

What are the key considerations when designing tall buildings? How do we balance the ambitions to create a landmark addition to the skyline, with the more immediate community needs of its neighbours?   These were just some of the themes discussed last week at a panel hosted by Sheppard Robson, the architects behind our tallest building in the plans for Earls Court.    It was a thought-provoking discussion between Sharon Giffen, Colin Wilson, Jonathan Smith and Anna Shapiro, expertly chaired by Dezeen's Amy Frearson, as the conversation ranged from talking about designing 'beautiful' buildings - and how could you incorporate community opinions on what beauty means to them - to when and how much of a building should be permeable, and when is it ok not to be.   One lasting point to ponder on is the concept of innovation equalling simplicity. Being innovative shouldn't overcomplicate processes. The key to being truly innovative is developing a sophisticated simplicity that others can follow.    Thank you Peter Dye and the team at Sheppard Robson for hosting us. You can read the full write up of the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eP7FJrzF

I'm delighted to see my short 'coffee break' piece in NLQ magazine this quarter. I talk about my career and the work we are currently doing with The Earls Court Development Company and also with Van Leer Foundation. Turning to the next page a really clearly written piece about the tube network and how to navigate it from the writer's perspective, Christy Vanek, who has a visual impairment. It's such a clear story, and is very similar to the work we do at Earls Court. We look at how to navigate the local area, with think about safety and how the new development will look and feel for visitors when it is finished. I'm going to cut out and keep for our next session! NLA ZCD Architects Studio Egret West Hawkins\Brown SLA Irina Ivan-van der Kwaak

Promoting the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and its credentials in the climate tech space in NYC yesterday. London & Partners joined forces with Council Leader Stephen Cowan 🇬🇧🇺🇦 and Rob Heasman from the The Earls Court Development Company for a series of events and visits in the Big Apple to promote the borough as a destination for international investment. Here's some reasons why climate innovators should look at H&F: - Strong Innovation Ecosystem. Including the White City Innovation District, a world class hub for science, tech, and entrepreneurship, access to Imperial College London, the fintech accelerator at Fulham Football Club, sustainability dynamism at London GreenCity, and the brownfield opportunities at Earls Court. - Supportive local governance at the city and borough level and a commitment to becoming NetZero by 2030 creating demand and incentives for climate solutions. - Strategic location and infrastructure. Multiple Underground lines, cycle lanes, easy access to Heathrow as well as high quality office and lab space. Grace Farnham, Michelle Brechtelsbauer, Rebecca. Lewis, Anastasia Trifonoff, Ramtin Motahar, Santiago Rios, Robinson Hernandez, Stella Yuhang Song, Jeffrey Carleton, Jessica Sun, Luke Mairo, Martin Kelly, Derek Stein, Katie Dominesey, Bradway Widing, Grow London, Department for Business and Trade

With an Amber heat alert issued and temperatures set to hit 34c, The Earls Court Community Hub is open to all from Monday to Friday as part of the Mayor of London’s Cool Spaces network – offering a safe, air-conditioned space to escape the heat.   ✅ Free cold drinks ✅ Wheelchair accessible ✅ Open to all – including support dogs ✅ See opening times via link below ✅ Toilets on site, garden, and seating for up to 50 people 📍1a Aisgill Avenue, W14 9NF - 07521 760578 More info and other locations: visit https://lnkd.in/erq5RQQc   Stay safe, stay cool. #LondonCoolSpaces #HeatAlert #EarlsCourt #CommunitySupport #EarlsCourtDevCo