Royal Albert Docks
A vibrant sustainable community connecting the historic and present physical and socia
Sustainability
Inclusive Community
Accessibility
Place Identity
Local Opportunities
Heritage & Vibrancy
Post-Covid City
Historic
We have learned how valuable listed buildings are and being able to connect with the past is something not many people can do within their community
As well as open mixed use spaces which can be adaptable from day to day, proving adaptability is the way forward for so many designs
Especially in London finding jobs is extremely difficult which is why the cafes will help prevent this through employment
Public Realm
Previously many high rise buildings would be able to cram a lot amount of office space, however that is not a necessity anymore with people working from home, having multi-use spaces and even the original design of an office has adapted with more varied working styles from standing, moveable desks, free zones in which you can spend time away form your work on a break, and even no offices at all but just spaces for anyone from any different business
As well as the reduction in vehicles occurring, with more wanting pedestrian only zones for safer more relaxed outdoor spaces
Green Corridor
This area will be the strongest place post Covid with the vast amount of outdoor spacing, with its connections to green and blue networks which if living in an apartment with no garden is necessary to have these areas available for all
Even that small social connections that can occur is what people thrive of, even strangers they've shared a silent bubble with, its the intimate details this development focuses on
Economic Growth & Employment Creation
What we help this...
This area of Docklands is known for not having large employment, or any contributing factors towards economic growth for the surrounding area or London itself.
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This development will change that and turn it into a hot zone for not only employment growth, but for both local and outside communities, tourist zones, heritage showcases, and one of the very few spots in London with both green and blue nature districts.
To conclude...
This regeneration as a whole and the lessons we've learnt along the way in researching and producing our final designs, have made me realise how long projects can take and without the correct phasing and financial stability, many developments are just abandoned, which defer other developers from working on it, then turning it into some abandoned space, which through our age we can't afford with the housing crisis and wanting to become more sustainable we need to use the resources we already have and design them not through previous work in history as policies and people are constantly changing, you need to create a place that can change with the flow and wont be left behind and abandoned.
As well as all the different types of regenerations there are already, some focusing on large cooperate companies, some on the community, however all can be beneficial it just depends who's it focused on, as we need more developments that focus a bit on all, as of right now the power balance isn't in favour of communities and keeping connections together, its all about doing more for more money, which has shown to work in aspects such as Canary Wharf, however this development isn't just another business sector in London, its aiming to be a bit of everything.