Where is the Lower Lea Valley?
20.1 The Lower Lea Valley sub-area is located on the eastern side of the borough and forms part of the wider London Plan’s Lower Lea Valley opportunity area which stretches north comprising the boroughs of Newham and Hackney.
Is Lower Lea Valley in Newham?
The Lower Lea valley area surrounds the River Lea which runs along the boundary of the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Newham.
How has the environment of the Lower Lea Valley changed?
The River Lea that runs through the Olympic Park was improved as has the quality of its water. Green areas were placed along the banks of the river. The urban wasteland of the Lower Lea Valley was cleaned up, with soil being cleaned on site.
Is the Olympic Park in Lower Lea Valley?
The Lower Lea Valley is the southern end of the Lea Valley which surrounds the River Lea. It is part of the Thames Gateway redevelopment area and was the location of the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Who regenerated Stratford?
Residents living in the Carpenters Estate in Stratford, east London, have voted in favour of a regeneration that will create 2,000 new homes. Residents voted overwhelmingly in support of the redevelopment as part of the ballot system brought in by London mayor Sadiq Khan.
Was regeneration in Stratford successful?
The infrastructure improvements to what had previously been a forgotten far-eastern outpost of the capital have been phenomenal. The Olympics brought more than £9bn of investment to east London, much of which went into transport. Stratford is now second only to King’s Cross as the most connected part of London.
How has Stratford changed since the Olympics?
Since this initial investment in the area, Stratford has gone from strength to strength. As well as the exceptional leisure and sporting facilities, the area now boasts new homes, retail, restaurants and offices offering workers and residents a new community with unrivalled facilities.
How long is the River Lea?
42 miRiver Lea / Length
How and why has the Lower Lea Valley Stratford been regenerated?
There was a lack of infrastructure and the environmental quality was poor. The 2012 London Olympics bid was partly successful on the understanding that Stratford would be used during the games and regenerated for local people to use after the competitors had left.
What are the negatives of regeneration?
There is some evidence of potential harms from regeneration programmes including widening inequalities (including gentrification and residualisation), increased rents and the destabilisation of existing networks and community organisations.
Will there be a bus/cycle/pedestrian connection from Stratford to Marshgate Lane?
Local Plan SA4.3 states that provision should be made for key connections, including a new bus/cycle/pedestrian connection from Stratford High Street to Marshgate Lane.
Will the Marshgate development overshadow Stratford High Street?
Indeed, in terms of overshadowing the 18 storey element of the High Street scheme is likely to cause a degree of overshadowing to the Marshgate scheme. Officer analysis concludes that the proposal would not present demonstrable harm to the Stratford High Street development.
Who owns the land at 14 Marshgate Lane?
5.7 The site is in two separate land ownerships: Marshgate Business Centre; and 14 Marshgate Lane. The applicant owns and operates the majority of the application site (80%), which is Marshgate Business Centre. 14 Marshgate Lane to the north is owned by another party.
Where can I find a larger open space in Stratford?
For older children the nearest larger open space would be at Abbey Lane which is within 400m and to the south of Stratford High Street. The QEOP is also available and is approximately 800m to the north along Marshgate Lane. The principle of larger spaces being available off site at these distances is accepted by the SPG.