Special Update on the Lower Lea Valley

I am delighted to introduce this special edition of Catalyst and its exclusive focus on LTGDC's work in delivering regeneration to the Lower Lea Valley.

With LTGDC now past the half way point of our indicative 10 year life it is genuinely exciting to see the conceptualising and planning for regeneration that marked our early life giving way to real delivery on the ground. There is an unstoppable momentum to our projects and activities that is transforming people and places while creating growth and capturing inward investment for east London.

From Hackney Wick to Stratford, Canning Town to Bromley by Bow our vision is for the renewal of the Lower Lea Valley as a mixed-use district of the highest quality, set within an unrivalled landscape of parkland and waterways anchored by the Olympic Park. Connecting local communities to major drivers of east London's economy, our Lower Lea Valley will combine leisure and recreational opportunities and together make a very special place.

This is a shared vision endorsed recently by Government. Responding to its review of LTGDC's activities over the last five years, it recognised the important role we will play in securing a long term legacy in east London after the London 2012 Olympic Games. We recognise this too and, going forward, the majority of new investments will be dedicated to this part of town.

I look forward to reporting back to you on future milestones achieved and the sure steps that we are taking to regenerate east London.

Bob Lane - LTGDC Chairman

London Thames Gateway Development Corporation is the key government agency responsible for delivering social and economic growth to transform the London Thames Gateway, part of Europe's largest regeneration project.

News Stories

LTGDC role in east London 'crucial factor' in Inter IKEA Olympic site buy

LTGDC's role in unlocking development at Bromley-by-Bow, through an innovative deal with Tesco, was the crucial factor behind a major investment fund's decision to buy the vacant Sugar House Lane site in the Olympic Fringe, in what Chief Executive Peter Andrews is describing as a "highly significant moment for east London".

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LTGDC land purchase from Rock Receiver set to establish new creative hub in Hackney Wick

A creative hub as the 'new heart' of Hackney Wick and Fish Island is the driver behind LTGDC's purchase of land at Hackney Wick and Fish Island.

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LTGDC's £6 million Olympic buy - a 'vital jigsaw piece' in east London regeneration

The prospects for comprehensive regeneration of the area outlying the Olympic Park drew a step closer with the first land purchase by LTGDC.

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City planners 60 year ambition realised in new 'Fatwalk' link to London green belt

The final jigsaw piece in post war city planner's ambitions to link London's green belt with the Thames has been realized 60 years after its initial inception when LTGDC gave the green light to build the backbone for a new urban park in east London.

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LTGDC and Tesco agreement secures first Olympic regeneration legacy

Bromley-by-Bow looks set to be the first major beneficiary of an Olympic regeneration legacy after steps taken by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and Tesco were agreed.

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Hackney Wick London's creative hotspot

LTGDC has launched its vision to transform Hackney Wick into London's new creative quarter. To get the ball rolling just under £3m is being invested to stitch the neighbourhood to the Olympic Park and surrounding communities.

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Works underway on Stratford High Street £10m improvements

Works are under way on the former Stratford Market Station building as part of the £10m improvement programme to breathe life into Stratford High Street. The historic building is a classic example of Victorian railway architecture and will once again become a focus for transport as the location for the new Stratford High Street DLR station, set to open in the autumn. Improvements are being made to open up the building and create an active frontage with wider pedestrian walkways.

Stratford Island University

Detailed designs have been completed for a new university in Stratford, a partnership project which brings together LTGDC, University of East London, Birkbeck College, HEFCE and Newham Council. Work starts on the next Stage D designs in July and the planning application will be submitted in August. The building is due to open in September 2013.

Culture and Place-making

The View Tube on the Greenway, overlooking the Olympic Park, is a host venue for walks, talks, music and other events as part of CREATE, a six week festival of home-grown, world-class arts for across east and southeast London until 1 August 2010. The festival is a showcase for the arts in Europe's largest cultural quarter.

For further information: www.theviewtube.co.uk and www.createlondon.org

As part of LIFT 2010, a London-wide festival, events are taking place in Canning Town and Rainham until 18 July. Check out the programme of summer shows in The Lift, a temporary arts venue, funded by LTGDC, currently located next to The Place in Canning Town. For further information see the London International Festival of Theatre website.

Visit: www.liftfestival.com

Disclaimer

LTGDC provides the above information in good faith. No responsibility can be accepted for changes that may subsequently occur or for errors in information supplied.

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