London Riverside
Where
From Beckton in the west, through Barking and South Dagenham to
Rainham in the east.
Key figures
LTGDC's regeneration frameworks will contribute to:
- 33,500 new homes
- 17,000 new jobs
About the area
London Riverside will be a modern linear city designed to
reinvigorate 30km of neglected Thames frontage. The emphasis will
be on bringing a new quality of life appropriate to the 21st
Century. Well located schools and health centres will serve new and
existing residents.
At Barking Riverside a new community of 20,000 people will be
created on 210 hectares of disused land.
London Riverside Parklands will create a network of green spaces
linking to the green belt outside the city, ultimately the biggest
new leisure area in the capital for more than a century. It is
expected to attract up to one million visitors per year.
LTGDC projects
LTGTDC is closely involved with the borough councils and the
London Development Authority in planning regeneration of the entire
area. We are using our powers to purchase land to ensure viable
areas of comprehensive redevelopment for businesses, homes, schools
and health centres.
These include the town centre improvements at Barking and
Rainham, the creative and cultural industries hub at Abbey Road,
Barking and the sustainable industries park at Dagenham. We are
contributing to the creation of the London Riverside Parklands.
Other projects
The Docklands Light Railway is to be extended to Barking
Riverside and Dagenham Docks; Crossrail will be a high speed
connection through the City to Paddington and Heathrow. Both are
due for completion by 2017.
The proposed Thames Gateway Bridge would span the river between
Beckton and Thamesmead, cutting local journey times by 30 minutes,
with potential for dedicated public transport lanes and a rail
crossing.