Silvertown, the 62 acre scheme in the Royal Docks has been shortlisted for the ‘Future Economic Growth’ category of this year’s Planning and Placemaking Awards.
The annual award recognises projects that clearly demonstrate tangible economic benefits to an area, improve the physical and environment qualities and contribute to the local community.
The £3.5 billion development is set to regenerate Newham – the sixth most deprived local authority in England[1] – through the creation of 21,000 jobs, 3,000 new homes, improved infrastructure, leisure and commercial spaces and contribute £260 million to the London economy.
The 62 acre site will reinvent the concept of the atelier on a grand scale – creating a lively and buzzing environment where people who make things, can show and share them with others, drawing in visitors from afar. Former flourmill, Millennium Mills lies at the heart of the site and will be transformed to house start-ups and emerging businesses that want to push the boundaries of how they work, collaborate and create.
Simon Webster, The Silvertown Partnership comments, “The Silvertown Partnership prides itself on its unique approach to the planning. We made a conscious decision to focus on what will benefit the area and community the most in the long term and that’s why we are hugely honoured to be shortlisted for this award and wish the rest of the candidates the very best of luck.”
