Falcon Residents Association and Bloomsbury Air
About us
The Falcon Residents Association (FRA) is an advocate for change within the heart of the Tybalds Close Estate, it represents the interests and concerns of more than 150 residents. The Falcon building is a component of the larger Tybalds Close Estate, a close-knit social housing community that houses over 1000 individuals. A majority of these residents come from a diverse and low-income backgrounds.
Situated within the 25% most deprived addresses in the UK, both Falcon and the Tybalds Estate confront substantial challenges. According to the Index of Multiple Deprivation, they rank 2 out of 10 for Income and an even lower 1 out of 10 for Living Environment. This stark depiction of deprivation underscores the pressing need for positive change.
Adding to this the location falls within the 99th percentile of the most polluted addresses in the UK, a disconcerting revelation. This unsettling fact casts a grim shadow on the daily lives of residents and highlights the immediate urgency of addressing their living and surrounding environmental challenges.
Biography of Bloomsbury Air: Championing Clean Air for a Decade
For more than a decade, Bloomsbury Air has been an energetic force driving change within the local community to ensure cleaner air for all. With an impressive social media following of over 2000 followers, our group serves as a collaborative hub that partners closely with various stakeholders to instigate positive transformations. We have worked with Camden Council, Mums for Lungs, The Air Team, Mapping for Change and local schools and businesses among others.
“Our community is in the invisible grip of air pollution. Every breath we take, which carries life, also bears a toxic burden of air pollution. By monitoring the air we all share, we can illuminate this burden on our community and provide ourselves with the opportunity to mitigate vulnerable residents’ exposure to the carcinogenic particles and gases that permeate our air. Improving the air for those who breathe it every hour of every day will also enhance it for those who work and visit our vibrant part of London.”