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    By Polly Barker,AndrewLightstone,PunitLimbachia,Kayleigh Rees,Michelle Thomson,EmmaVandore

    PIECING TOGETHER YOUR COMMUNITY

    CONNETICAMBITION

    GRO: The Southern Lower Lea Valley SchemeAs a key centre in the GRO area,we would like to c reate a Canning Town that is more than simply a space to pass through; to create a place in whichone can live, and neighbourhoods in which to work and play comfortably. Harnessing and building on Canning Towns existing infrastructure, wewant to break down the physical and social divides; reduce the inequalities and connect both residence and newcomers alike, back to Canning Town

    CanningTown; characterisedby physicalsegregation, divisiveinfrastructureand hostilelandscapes. Designedfor thecarm orethanthepedestrian, itisatownthroughwhichpeoplepass; raisedabovethegroundonfourlanecarriagewayswithlittlereasontostop...

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    Existing adequate housing

    Change of use - industrial landinto high quality housing

    Substandard housing suitablefor retrotting and densication

    To support the new and modernised infrastructure of

    Canning Town, we aim to phase in an average housingdensity of around 75dph

    Newham has marked 1,700 sub-standard houses readyfor demolition

    Over a 5 year period, up to 10,000 houses are to be

    built in Canning Town

    The number of one/two bed properties in Newham is

    rising as the larger properties are divided up to acco-modate more people

    Moving away from the socially isolating high rise ats,create mid-high density developments that encouragecommunity interaction

    At around 30%, Newham has a higher proportion ofsocial housing than the London average (23%) andEngland averages (17%).

    With the help of the Government's Mixed Comm-

    unities Initiative, construct developments with avariety of dierent tenures

    Tenure blind schemes will ensure that the build quality

    of social housing is maintained at the same level asrivate housing

    Newham should consist of at least 44% family housing

    (3 bedrooms)

    173 hectares of Newham industrial land has beenreleased to free up space, to include the constructionof a high number of new homes

    The Canning Town, Custom House Regenerationproject: A 3.7 billion project with a focus on housingquality.

    Tramroute

    Crossrail

    Footpath

    Footpath

    Overground

    DLR

    JubileeLine

    Cablecars

    Watertaxistop

    Tram/overground/tube/DLR/crossrailstations

    Newinfrastructure

    Existinginfrastructure

    FOOTPATHS

    DLR

    UNDERGROUND

    TRAMS

    CABLE CARS

    CustomHouse

    CanaryWharf

    North

    Greenwich

    CanningTown

    WestcombeParkStation(connection)

    TrinityBuoyWharf

    BlackwallApproach

    Bromley-by-Bow

    NewhamWay

    TerenceMcMillanStadium

    BeckenhamJunction

    ToStratford

    Bridge

    DepartmentofTransportareplanningtobringinaLocalSustainableTransportFundof560millionthat

    willcontributetowardsallproposedtransportroutes

    TRANSPORTNETWORKS

    Reducingtheneedfor carownership,relievingpressures

    onalreadycongestedroads,and connectingkeytowncentrestospur ongrowthand attractindustry

    Newindustrieswantingtosetup,wouldinvestinnewnewtransportnetworksinordertoincreasetherangeoftheemploymentpool

    DirectlyconnectedtotheO2,it wouldbehighlyben-ecialforthemtosponsorthetramsway,ifnot,justtheactualbridge;possiblename-theO2tramway

    Re-instatingplansto extendtoGravesendwill allow

    CustomHouseto reapthebenetsof beingashort

    distancefromCentralLondon andtheChannelTunnel

    Runningalongthe westernsideof theLeaRiver,itwillserveall newindustriesandr esidentialareas,

    whilstrelievingpressureon existingroadnetworks

    Providingaconnectionfrom theregionalcentreof

    Stratford,tosouth London;creatingagrowth corridor,

    makingiteveneasier forOlympicsvisitors totravel.

    Constructionof anewThamesbridgewill getpeople

    provideadirectnorth -southroute

    ConnectstheO2 arenawiththe Excelexhibitioncentre

    Providesapedestrianrivercrossing, similarinappealtothe LondonEye(leekand modern)-serving asapull

    factorforboth civiliansanddevelopersint hearea

    NonewroutesareplannedthroughNewham,thoughexistingserviceswillbeimproved,maximisingspeedandpeoplecapacityofthetrains

    Linkingthelocal centresandCanningTownas adistrictcentre,encouragingpeopletowalk andcycleshort

    distancesratherthan drive

    Newlandscapedfootpathsarebenecialfor thehealth

    a ndcomfortofloca lpeoplewhodonotha vetoresort

    towalkingalongsidefast movingtrac

    Connectsinto theexistingLondon pathnetworks,such

    astheThamesWalk, LondonLoop,andt heCapitalRing

    High density housing

    Low density housing alongsidehigh density, new developments

    Derelict warehouse marked fordemolition and conversion intoresidential use

    Sub-standard medium densityhousing ready for demolition

    TRANSPORT NETWORKS

    CABLECARS

    DLRANDTHEJUBILEELINE

    FOOTPATHS

    FUNDING

    HOUSING STRATEGY

    DENSITYANDQUALITY

    TENURES

    FUNDING

    NEW EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THE GREEN SPINE

    EXISTINGINDUSTRY

    NEWINDUSTRY

    In association with the Dept. of Communities andLocal Government, the LDA and the GLA

    EXISTINGHOUSINGSTOCK

    PROPOSEDHOUSINGSTOCK

    Only 56% of working age Newham residents

    have jobs

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    1 - Ravensbourne:specialising in media, design, television and computing

    2 - UniversityofGreenwich:provides a range of courses

    Canning Town is to become a new district centre,

    whilst West Ham, Custom House and West Silvertownare to become local centres, inspiring small-medium

    enterprises and construction of new houses and school

    The industry (mostly storage and delivery) aroundCody Road is a Strategic Industrial Location; retained

    for benet of the local community

    Condense it and maximise its longevity, through

    increased eency - reliable trucks for example

    Canning Town will feed o the growth of Stratford (a

    new regional centre) by linking with and compleme-

    nting its new up-and-coming industries

    The presence of the Olympic media centre alongsideThree Mills, the studios north of the Lower Lea Valley,

    Ravensbourne University and countless existingexhibition spaces provide a solid base on which to

    instigate the growth of a new creative industry

    Develop a high quality waterfront around the Lea

    mouth and the newly re-opened Victoria Docksgateway; a world class business and leisure districtcatering for both residents and newcomers

    Instigated by the new Siemans Centre, generate new

    economic and low carbon, high-tech, and engineeringindustries along the Victoria Docks.

    The aim is to phase in up to 30,000 jobs; of varying skillsand salaries, and in varying sectors between 2005 - 2016,with 21,000 of those being for local people

    CREATIVE

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    SMALL/MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

    Local secondary schools to take an active role in

    encouraging awareness of the new industry and thework they are doing for Canning Town - work expe-

    rience schemes, eld trips etc.

    Training schemes and courses oered by local higher

    education facilities serving as recognized qualications

    Research from local higher education facilities feedsinto the new industry

    Possible government subsidies and relaxed planning

    laws to encourage new industries to set up

    Spurred on by improved transport links and a greater

    sourceof skilled employment

    Initially subsidising new infrastructure schemes, suchas the eco treeBritish Gas towers, would produce

    much needed revenue

    Existing; manufacturing, warehouse storage, waste disposal

    Creative industry: Media, design, computing, graphics

    Research/hi tech: biomedical, green sciences, pharmaceuticals

    Flagship sustainable development

    Oces reserved for small-medium enterprises

    Local Town Centre

    District Town Centre

    3 - AlphaM eridienCollege:specialising in computing, IT, accounting and business

    The parks would be funded by land owners withrevenue being made through events and exhibitionsthat take place

    Party in the Park, Temple Newsham, Leeds Outdoor cinema Bristol, St Andrews Park,

    Alock willstablising the Leawaterlevel,allowing foramore attractive riverside

    Aheavily landscapedgreen routecreating asanctuaryaway from the crowdedstreets

    The rivercan be navigable by smallboatsfor recrea-tionalpurposeslitt le boats

    Wide footpaths,bridgesandcycle lineswill maketraversing the rivereasy

    The towers will be turned into air trees; plant coveredstructures that are topped with photovoltaic cells

    A partially derelict site, occupied by listed gas towers;owned by British Gas.

    British gascan harnessthe sustainable energyproduced from these towersin order to give back tothe community

    The air treeswill become venues within the park, thatthemselves, represent a cleaner Canning Town-housing ecological exhibitions that will promotegreen development.

    Local businesses can hold recycling fairs whilst localeducational institutions will be encouraged to visitand contribute

    Key green spaces and natural stopping points alongthe Lower Lea River Valley, would tie the river coursetogether, and provide an attractive incentive forpeople to walk along its length

    LEASIDE

    The eco boulevard, Madrid, Spain

    River Avon, Bristol

    Promenade along the River Seine, Paris

    1GASTOWERPARK

    LEASIDE

    SILVERTOWNWAYPA RK

    SILVERTONWAY PARK

    GAS TOWER PARK

    CROSSRAIL

    TRAM

    Formerly aheavily industrialarea,the landisownedbythe ThamesIronworks

    Taking advanatage of the views to maximise numbersof people visiting

    The site willbecome anewmultifunctionalgreenspace,hosting temporary functions;an outdoorcinemascreening independantmoviesorOlympic events

    SILVERTOWN WAY PARK

    LEA SIDE

    ECO TOWER PARK

    FUNDING

    it would also be benecial for theindustrial owners to be associated with somethingthat is clean.

    LINKSWITHEDUCATIONALINSTITUTES

    FUNDING

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    Existing secondary schools

    New secondary schools

    1 - IT andcomputingacademy

    2- Academyofenvironmental sciences

    1 - Siemenscentre2-Rec yclingplant

    Existing higher education facilities

    New higher education facilities

    LOCKS

    LOCKS

    Alock willmean cutthe Leaofrom

    the Thamesduring lowtide,maintaining

    the Leawaterlevelenough foritto be

    navigable by boats

    SILVERTON WAY PARK

    GAS TOWER PARK

    EXCEL:12,000JOBS

    SIEMENSCENTRE:230JOBS

    TOWNCENTRE:3650JOBS

    Retail: 1600 jobs

    Oce: 1200 jobsLeisure: 600

    Commercial: 250

    ROYALDOCKSBUSINESSPARK10,000JOBS

    Possible tenants:Google

    IntelFacebook

    Cisco

    Local Town Centre

    District Town Centre

    Culture and leisure facilities

    Open SpaceResidential zones

    Existing Industry(condensed and cleaned up)

    Commercial zone

    Oces/industry space

    Shops under raised road/DLR(e.g Viaduc des Arts in Paris)

    Green path network

    15: THEEXCELCENTRE- (extended)

    16: WATERSPORTSHUB

    17: THAMESBARRIERPARK

    9: THEO2CENTRE

    3: SILVERTOWNWAYPARK

    4: LIFTCREATIVECOMMUNITYSPACE

    13: SIEMENSCENTRE8: SHOPPINGBRIDGE

    5: TRINITYBUOYWHARF

    10: RAVENSBOURNECREATIVECOLLEGE

    2: GASTOWERPARK 11: HOTELCOMPLEX

    6: ADAPTABLELEISURESPACE

    14: EXCELSQUARE

    12: RE-OPENEDVICTORIADOCKS

    Foot bridge

    Lock

    7: BIRDSANCTUARY

    Tram bridge

    NEWINFRASTRUCTURE

    EXISTINGINFRASTRUCTURE

    Amovablearts, performance

    andexhibit ionvenuethatis

    managedbythe community

    forthecommunity

    Anartsvenuefor communityhire;artgalleries,concertsetc.AlsocontainsLondonsonlylighthouse

    Bysummeranurban beach,bywinteran outdooricerink.Landscapedwithexibleprogramming-hostingtheNewYearsevecelebrationsforexample

    Atrambridgecontainingshopsandleisureactivities,

    inspiredbythe PonteVecchioinFlorence,Italy

    Allowsleisureboatstopassfromthe docksandintotheRiverLea- lockscontrolwaterlevels

    Openspacefor outdoorexhibitionsanddisplays

    Areaforwatersports:boatandcanoerental,surfpools,waterskiing

    Accomodationfortourists,O2arena guests,confe-

    rencemembers(theExcelCentre)etc.

    Constructedfromtheremainsofanold drydock,thisparkillustratestheindustrialpastandthe

    greenerfutureofthesite

    Key open spaces

    Afocuson themarketwillencouragelocalemployment

    andasenseof community,reducingthe possibilityofgentricationissues arising

    1: RATHBONEMARKET

    Acentreforshowcasing

    sustainablity-thedriving

    forcebehindthe growing

    hi-techindustrybeltalong

    WestSilverton

    SME venues - container city Live-work units Eco park - outdoor classroom, Brazil

    Delivery and distribution centres

    Areas for intensicationHRH (habitable rooms per hectare)

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    1 - 700 hrh2 - 400/450 hrh3 - 400/450 hrh

    Retrotted a nd modernised socia l housing (orig inal inset) Hig h density mixed socia l/priva te development

    KEY INFRASTRUCTURE

    PROPOSED LANDUSE MAP

    Waterside, low-rise family housing

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    Unattractive river environment Poor connectivity Degradation Unwalkable landscape Insucient commercial spaces Good travel opportunities Inuence of Olympic Games Lure of local business district Exhibition and leisure opportunities Culture and tourism

    Key residential clusters

    New Stratfordregional centre

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    EXISTING ISSUES EXISTING ASSETS

    GREEN

    SPACE

    HI- TECH

    INDUSTRY

    QUALITY

    HOUSING

    EVOLVING

    LEISURESPACESMALL/MEDIUMENTERPRISES

    CREATIVE

    INDUSTRIES

    MEDIA

    ANDIT INDUSTRY

    TRAMSYSTEM

    CROSS

    RAIL

    BUSROUTES

    NEWSECONDARYSCHOOLS

    MEDIAAND

    ART

    COLLEGES

    SHOPPINGDISTRICT

    RECYCLING

    PLANT

    LOCAL GRO STRATEGY:

    ECONOMIC EQUALITY

    REDUCED SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

    IMPROVEDSTANDARD OFLIVING

    Piecingtogether,andbuildingon theexistinginfrastructure,

    llingintheg apsandclosing thevoidsof CanningTown,

    CURRENTCANNINGTOWN

    CANNINGTOWNFOLLOWINGTHE GROSTRATEGY

    Existing infrastructure

    Newinfrastructure

    The completedimageof Canning Town