The Thames Gateway

There is now a new project to construct several other skyscrapers identical to Canary Wharf. The economic possibility of this area will shot through the roof.

Why Redevelop?

There is definitely a need to redevelop and the area has a lot of potential. Not only does redevelopment bring prosperity to the area but it also cleans up an area, boosts other areas that are derelict, puts the area back on the map and reduces crime.

Land Use Mapping

I have constructed a land use map to show how the land around my site is being used. (it is attached to this page)

From the land use map we can see that most of the land around my site is devoted to Industry (red). I have also shaded in Residential Areas (pink), Waste Ground (green), Parks (yellow), Water/River Thames (blue), Exhibition Centres (turquoise) and Roads (not coloured).

What facilities does the area currently have?

For this part of my investigation I used the Internet to locate facilities. (all information found on www.yell.com I typed the location as E16)

Greengrocers:

Welton P, 31, Freemasons Road, London E16 3AR

Garages:

Blessed Motors, 57a, North Woolwich Rd, London E16 2AA

D.P Motors, 18-28, Fort St, London E16 2BD

K&R Autos, Unit 25, Peto St North, London E16 1DD

Newsagents:

Dillons, 10, Albert Rd Silvertown, London E16 2DW

P Jethwa, 41, Freemasons Rd, London E16 3PJ

U Patel, 15, Pier Rd, London E16 2LH

I.T Patel, 83, Butchers Rd, London E16 1NE

I have attached two A3 maps to shoe where some of these are located.

As we can see there are plenty of newsagents and garages, but there is only one greengrocer around my site, this is a possibility to include on my site.

The possibility of building an exhibition centre has been ruled out, this is because the Millennium Dome is located across the river and in the opposite direction the new Excel building has been completed. (see map titled 'Map showing exhibition centres')

So what can I build on my site?

There are many facilities that are not available to the residents around my site for example, a bowling alley or a jewellery store. Below is a list of all the possibilities that I can take into consideration for my site.

Greengrocers, Shopping Centre/Mall, Hyper/Super market, School, College, Sports Ground, Leisure Centre, Cinema, Offices, Council Housing, Hotel, Nightclub, the possibilities are endless.

Although there are many possibilities, there are a few restrictions such as height because of The London City Airport. So a skyscraper is out of the question.

I will undertake a survey to find out what people want, how far they would travel and why would it be successful. (survey is inserted after this page)

From analysing the results of my survey, people around my site would most like to see either a Shopping Centre/Mall selling a variety of goods or a Cinema.

From here I have three choices, I can build only a Shopping Centre/Mall, only a Cinema or I can combine the two to make both on the same premises. I have opted to choose the combination of both because I am giving the people exactly what they want.

The nearest cinema to my site is all the way in Stratford, which is in E15. Also by looking at the land use map we can see that there are no entertainment areas for local residents, which is why locals would like a cinema. There are also no large shopping areas, which provide a large range of goods under one roof, which is why a shopping centre is useful, and a good idea.

Conclusion