Current Projects
Thames Pool
Built in 1927 in Thames Park, the Thames Pool has been a staple of the Old South community. For nearly a century, the pool has provided relief from summer heat, a community space, and even a training ground for Canadian Olympians. Due to a structural failure contributed by its floodplain location, the Thames Pool needs to be re-developed.
Community engagement with the focus to work collaboratively with the City of London is needed to find a new location and design for Thames Pool. For those wishing to provide suggestions, please consider submitting your thoughts via the survey below or writing to OSCO via email (thamespool@gmail.com).
Survey link: https://forms.gle/G7svsnWTGQhmf6SQ6
For updated information, follow the OSCO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OldSouthCommunityOrganization
Past Community Projects
1979-1980 – Keep Food Local
Advocated to maintian a local grocery store within the boundary of Old South after the proposed closure of the grocery store at Wortley Rd. and Elmwood Ave.
2000 – OSCO 2000 Tree Project
Encouraged environmental action through the planting of trees in the community spaces (e.g. along teh Thames river, near wellington St., and school areas).
2000s – Buying Time Campaign
Fundraisier to install 7 stainglass artwork pieces by Ted Gooden in the Landon Library as part of the “Perpetual Illuminations” collection for community enjoyment.
2010s – The New Normal Project
saving the Normal School with the aim to engage and partner with diverse cross-sector communities in order to have the City of London approve a preliminary plan. Values placed on: 1) transparent and fair community engagement, collaboration with Coherence with Neighbourhood Plan, Cultural Prosperity Plan and ReThink London, 2) Partner with public, non-profit & for-profit organizations, 3) respect of the building and green space