ACTIVE TRAVEL + PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN |
Custom House London | LB Newham
The arrival of Crossrail services to Custom House and the development of the Royal Docks has created the opportunity for the council to revitalise an emerging quarter in London around Custom House.
Urban Movement worked closely with architects, Pollard Thomas Edwards, to shape the development of the area so that it will be significantly healthier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable for people, whilst providing a greater number of homes in a way that protects the existing sense of community and creates a destination for East London.
Leading the design of pubic realm, streets and transport, UM have created an area strategy to provide a framework from which all future regeneration can be delivered. Key to the success of the place was increasing pedestrian and cycle permeability to the Royal Docks, and between Custom House and Canning Town. This was delivered - in part - through the creation of a new linear park running through the heart of the site, creating a sustainable walking and cycling spine which makes walking and cycling the most attractive way to get around. The park was also designed to be a key community asset for all ages, to encourage families to move to and stay in the area; with space for play, exercise, relaxation and community events.
In parallel to the park UM led on the design of a new street network through the site that reimagined existing streets, and created new links that increased permeability for walking, cycling and public transport. Three new sustainable transport spines were created, that sustainably linked people to surrounding urban centres, local shops, services, schools and greenspace. These streets, as well as all urban realm within the development, were shaped for people first and foremost. They create environments that encourage people to walk and cycle by delivering appropriate infrastructure, but also through soft measures that simply make it the most convenient and fun way to move.
Urban Movement worked closely with architects, Pollard Thomas Edwards, to shape the development of the area so that it will be significantly healthier, more sustainable, and more enjoyable for people, whilst providing a greater number of homes in a way that protects the existing sense of community and creates a destination for East London.
Leading the design of pubic realm, streets and transport, UM have created an area strategy to provide a framework from which all future regeneration can be delivered. Key to the success of the place was increasing pedestrian and cycle permeability to the Royal Docks, and between Custom House and Canning Town. This was delivered - in part - through the creation of a new linear park running through the heart of the site, creating a sustainable walking and cycling spine which makes walking and cycling the most attractive way to get around. The park was also designed to be a key community asset for all ages, to encourage families to move to and stay in the area; with space for play, exercise, relaxation and community events.
In parallel to the park UM led on the design of a new street network through the site that reimagined existing streets, and created new links that increased permeability for walking, cycling and public transport. Three new sustainable transport spines were created, that sustainably linked people to surrounding urban centres, local shops, services, schools and greenspace. These streets, as well as all urban realm within the development, were shaped for people first and foremost. They create environments that encourage people to walk and cycle by delivering appropriate infrastructure, but also through soft measures that simply make it the most convenient and fun way to move.