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| Focus on Lewisham
an artist impression of Lewisham town Centre
Lewisham Lewisham’s unrivalled location, connectivity, talent and regeneration plans make it a gateway to growth in London. Delivering good growth
Lewisham Council is delivering good growth to make the borough the best place to live, work and learn in London. Good growth involves sustainable character-led placemaking in the form of new residential development schemes with affordable housing, community facilities, integrated
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transport infrastructure and commercial investments. Lewisham intends to be one of the fastest growing economies that works for all by 2027.
Best-connected transport hubs Lewisham is one of the capital’s best-connected transport hubs and the Mayor of London has identified it as the strategic
transport interchange for the south east of London. Lewisham offers zone 3 rail travel and is connected to central London via more than 21 mainline stations, three Docklands Light Railway stations and 42 bus routes connecting within London and between London, Kent and Sussex. London Bridge is 10 minutes from Catford Bridge, and Canary Wharf is just 22 minutes away via DLR. The London Overground Night Service now operating between Higbury & Islington and New Cross Gate brings a welcome boost to the evening and night-time economy. TfL’s commitment to Phase 1 of the Bakerloo line extension will link the heart of Lewisham to central London.
Innovative housing provision Lewisham is a leader in councilled mixed-use regeneration schemes. This commitment to innovative and award-winning housing provision saw the delivery of 1,385 homes in 2016/17, exceeding the London Plan target by 29%. There is a confirmed pipeline of housing delivery across a range of strategic sites in Catford, New Cross, Deptford and Lewisham Central.
Evolving communities Lewisham has a highly skilled and qualified talent pool with four in 10 residents educated to degree level. Lewisham also has a number of growth sectors including professional support, construction and the creative and digital industries.