Whitechapel Vision by Anna Sinnott

Part of the Living City - Body: Mind: Spirit: Bristol event organised by BDP's Bristol studio.

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2. MIND BODY SPIRIT POLITICS DEVELOPERS COMMUNITY
3. Bethnal Green Aldgate Commercial Rd Whitechapel Masterplan Appointed by London Borough of Tower Hamlets January to December 2013 Initiated by Mayor of Tower Hamlets
4. A Diverse History A Changing Place
5. Perceptions
6. Drivers for Change Increased connectivity – Crossrail Interchange Central Location Development pressure – large sites Economic Institutions – QMUL, NHS etc. Improvements to poor quality environment Protecting Whitechapel‟s Character
8. Baseline Analysis Headlines • Create distinctive destination • Requires a clear urban structure Location, location, location • Careful management of development • Balance needs of existing and future community “Gentrification” is already happening • Step change in High St • Local High St becomes Destination High St Thriving Local High Street • Fear of crime • Streetscape improvements and creating activity Development interest and viable uses • Continue variety in built form Built character with heritage assets • Poor interchange and pedestrian environment Excellent transport hub • Health, Creative & Local Service Economic Hubs Existing institutions as economic drivers
9. GENTRIFICATION
10. Engaging the community
11. Consultation One-on-one stakeholder interviews Visioning and options workshops Landowner workshop Meetings with key stakeholders (market traders, Council of Mosques) Website Postcards Public exhibition
12. Key Transformations
13. The Masterplan: Key Place Transformations
14. Revitalising Whitechapel Road •Creating new „gateways‟ into Whitechapel •Transforming the public realm •Enhancing Whitechapel Street Market •Diversifying retail and leisure activity
15. New LBTH Town Hall •Creating a new town hall •Community and business space
16. New LBTH Town Hall Creating a new iconic civic square
17. Durward Street Gardens • Creating Durward Street Gardens • Overstation Development • Re-developing the leisure centre
18. Med City Campus • Creation of a Med City campus (QMUL and Barts Health Trust) • Creation of a green spine • Redevelopment of the existing NHS nursing accommodation site (Green Oaks)
19. Cambridge Heath Gateway • Sainsbury‟s redevelopment • New public space and second entrance to Crossrail
20. The Vision: Guiding Principles and Ambitions 1. Strengthen Whitechapel’s District Centre 2. Promote Sustainable Communities 3. Deliver High Quality Places • Creating employment growth • Supporting local business • Expanding and diversifying Town Centre Activity • Enhancing the Street Market • Tackling Social Deprivation • Improving the housing offer • Supporting educational attainment, training and skills • Promoting Culture, Leisure and Community Uses • Protecting and Enhancing Heritage • Transforming the Public Realm • Improving Accessibility • Promoting sustainable development
21. • 3,500 new homes incl. affordable homes • 5,000 new local jobs • 7 new public squares and open spaces • New civic hub for Tower Hamlets • Med City campus • Part of Tech City - expand creative industries • New cultural centre and community facilities • Destination shopping and leisure experience • Expand and improve the street market • Thriving evening economy • Safer and cleaner streets
22. Politics! Strong political influence Access to hard to reach community groups Double edged sword – political will created momentum but needs to be managed
25. REGENERATION