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Urban Design Framework Group E1 Antigoni Gkiza, Ignas Kazlauskas, Meng Qin, Sharandeep Kaur Singh, Urvisha Ladwa, Yingxuan Jiang

Executive summary Poplar is a district that once thrived, due to West Indian Docklands. After decades of decline, the area has significantly been marginalised as a result of the Second World War and the opening of

the new financial district, Canary Wharf.

Today, Poplar has high crime rates, unemployment, social deprivation and has become a hub for dilapidated areas. The diversity in the area has lead to social tensions and cultural walls. It has become disconnected from other wards: spatially and culturally; and has lead to insufficient support for the youth.

We propose four strategies to revive Poplar so that it can increase interconnectivity to its neighbourhood and beyond, rejuvenate its economy, enhance its existing features and green space; helping to establish bonds within the diverse community through the heritage, culture and economy. We aim to:

1.

Increase interconnectivity aims to reach all directions of the community and strengthening

diversity and access to the red, green and blue routes increasing social interactivity.

2.

Build an economic corridor which will introduce a flourishing Poplar with a hub of economic activity and commerce, entertainment of zones around the town.

3.

The new heritage and cultural activity of the area will present ‘the Poplar Story’ to the locals and its visitors as well as structuralise and enhance its historical assets..

4.

The community development is set to increase cohesion and improve solidarity between residents and its visitors through the new social infrastructure which aims to focus on community support.

We aim to build Poplar into a renewed area, which is safe, vibrant and an economically thriving community, proud of its cultural diversity and historical heritage. By implementing all four strategies we hope to put Poplar back on the map!

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Location

Poplar constitutes a district in East London, which is

the administrative centre of the borough of Tower Hamlets. Tower Hamlets includes much of the traditional East End and lies adjacent to the east side of the City of London and on the north bank of the River Thames. The borough includes much of the redeveloped Docklands region of London, including West India Docks and Canary Wharf, which is a major driver for the change of Poplar, and a part of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The area is characterized as a major district centre in the London Plan, with its most important centre being

Chrisp Street Market, which is a considerable commercial and retail centre surrounded by residential units. It works as a passage for commuters travelling to the City of London, as well as for those who travel to London City Airport. Poplar is placed in the centre of the DLR network which has an extensive connectivity to London, the rest of the UK and Europe.

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1.2 History

Poplar was since the 17th century an area that provided homes for workers at the docks that lined the riverfront from Limehouse around the Isle of Dogs to Blackwall. The site became one of London’s first multi-ethnic districts, with residents of Indian, Chinese and “Nubian” origin.

19th Century (From chaos to growth and innovation)

21st Century (A new beginning)

20th Century (Tough times and closure)

The opening of the West India Docks in 1802 stimulated a rapid growth in housing development. Most of the West India Docks were wrecked during the Second World War, after which the facility slowly declined until its closure in 1980. In 1840, most of the 1813 houses were demolished to provide space for the London and Blackwall Railway and the West India Docks railway station in Limehouse opened by the Commercial Railway to serve the West India Docks. In 1855, Victoria Dock opened and could handle multiple numbers of the new large ironclad steamships that were servicing the empire. Due to the need of more wharf space, in 1880, the Albert Dock was opened and in combination with Victoria Dock they became London’s main docks.

Shortly after the opening of London City Airport, a major exhibition centre was opened, named ExCel, with a further phase added in early 2000. At the same time, a new campus was built on Royal Albert Dock and opened as the new University of East London, which constituted a focus for the regeneration of the whole area as well as becoming the centerpiece for the re-branding of the University. In 2007, a DLR station opened at Langdon Park. Today, the area consists mostly of council-built flats and houses dating from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Poplar, of all places in London, has been perhaps the biggest victim of Grand Plans of politicians.

In 1917, 50 tons of TNT blew up and 73 people were killed, and 70,000 buildings were damaged. It remains until today the biggest explosion in London’s history. The final dock to be constructed was opened by King George V in 1921 with the group of docks being assigned the “Royal” name. The Royal Docks suffered severe damage during World War II, because the German leaders believed that destroying the port would disrupt Britain’s war effort. However, the Royal Docks closed to commercial traffic in 1981. At the same time the London Docklands Development Corporation was founded in order to regenerate and find new uses for the former docks of London. In 1988-9 much of the barge dock extension and the north end of the old dock were filled to make spaces for roads.

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1.3 Demography Life Expectancy

Majority of the Housing is Socially rented.

MALES : 78

Significantly higher than

FEMALES : 82

LONDON

POPLAR

the rest of LONDON

(Census data 2011, Tower Hamlets; Poplar profile of South East London)

Population of 6,957 (Census, 2011, Tower Hamlets)

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME £23,544 (3rd lowest in the borough)

Based in zone 2, via the DLR; Poplar is a town located in one of the wards in the Tower Hamlets borough. It is based near and around Canary Wharf and is adjacent to wards such as Lansbury.

Ethnicity of Poplar 23.5

Million

annual footfall at the

2nd MOST connected train network in LONDON.

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1.4 Policy 1. Address Housing Demands

2. Create viable connections

1.1 Housing provision Table 1: Provision of homes within Tower Hamlets, over the ten-year period (2015-2025), according to The London Plan (GLA, 2016)

Borough

1.2 Affordable housing

2.1: Promote sustainable travel

AH1: Development must maximise the provision of

ST1: Prioritise the needs of pedestrians and cyclists and access to public transport, including river transport, before vehicular modes of transport

affordable housing in accordance with a 70% rented and

30% intermediate tenure split.

Minimum number of additional homes

Annual

39,314

3,931

Tower Hamlets

1.3 Housing needs

ST2: Support land for transport and freight infrastructure enhancements to meet the demands arising from future growth, including improvement to capacity, connectivity, quality and interchanges across the network.

HN1: Provide housing with shared facilities (houses in (Source: London Plan 2016)

multiple occupation). The Greater London Authority (GLA)

The London Plan does not set out specific housing targets

household projections suggest there is an increasing

beyond 2025 but expects boroughs to ‘roll forward’ their

demand for HMO-style accommodation in the borough,

annual target. The London Plan ten-year target, plus the

particularly among young people.

annual rolled forward target, results in a housing supply target HN2: Student accommodation should be directed to

for the borough (2016 – 2031) of 58,965 homes.

locations which are within proximity to the borough’s

Table 2: Minimum number of additional homes across sub-areas (2016 - 2031) Sub area Isle of Dogs & South Poplar

Minimum number of additional homes

Percentage

2.2: Parking and permit-free PP1: Parking spaces are distributed across all tenure types with priority given to family homes and accessible properties PP2: Residential development is required to be permit-free in terms of on-street car parking. All parking associated with a development will be required to be located off-street

higher education institutions and in highly accessible locations

HN3: Further intensification of land use requires an appropriately quality-driven response to maintain and

29,848

(Source: Tower Hamlet Local Plan 2031)

56%

improve standards of living and quality in the borough Source: Tower Hamlet Local Plan 2031 London Plan 2016

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1.4 Policy 3. Support community

4. Create a green and open space network

3.1 Support community facilities

4.1 Green network

5.1 Create investment and Jobs

SCF1: Maintain an adequate supply and range of

GN1: Protect the existing green spaces/corridors and

CIJ1: LILs (Local Industrial Locations) provide important

community facilities across the borough

enhance the connectivity of green networks

areas of light-manufacturing/industry and warehousing to

SCF2: Support the creation of more liveable and

GN2: Creation of pocket parks

5. Introduce opportunities of economic growth

meet Blackwall Trading Estate a more local need, provide sustainable places (Cultural, educational, health, social, leisure facilities)

GN3: Delivering an improved network of green grid to

global business centres of Canary Wharf and the City of

enhance access to key destination points (town centres,

London.

community facilities and publicly accessible open spaces)

and to and along water spaces, as well as provide

3.2 New community facilities

ecological corridors for wildlife

NCF1: High quality new community facilities are provided in accessible locations throughout the borough to

GN4: Create a high-quality, permeable and sustainable network of green spaces and promote a healthier lifestyle

adequately support the growing population and meet identified needs

4.2 Open Space network

wider development are designed to facilitate and

OSN1: Enhancement of the borough’s existing open

encourage wider community use and do not look and feel to

CIJ2: Development which supports, protects and enhances the role and function of the area’s designated employment locations CIJ3: Protect the area’s global, national, regional and local

economic roles in delivering jobs and supporting businesses CIJ4: Ensure the area’s residents have access to education

NCF2: New community facilities which form part of a

exclusive

local employment opportunities and support the needs of the

the

occupants

of

the

development.

serve a variety of users.

OSN2: Protect all existing open space to ensure that there is no net loss

Source: Tower Hamlet Local Plan 2031 London Plan 2016

employment and enterprise opportunities

space to improve their quality and multi-functionality to

Consideration should be given to ensuring that the facility can be easily accessible to a wide range of users.

and skills that will enable them to benefit from local

OSN3: Create attractive spaces and public realm

5.2 New employment space NES1: New employment space will be directed to designated town centres and accessible locations along major transport routes.

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1.5 Physical spaces analysis

Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings

•

Most listed buildings concentrated further towards the northern and western side of Poplar.

•

Layout is representative of

the

former historic hub of Poplar - all are remaining in the same location and layout due to their listed status.

•

High prevalence of historic sites potentials to be reused.

•

Conservation areas shaped the layout and development of the area - hard to gain permission to intervene given restrictions placed on

them

-

therefore

historic

patterns of development in the area have remained.

Listed Building

Lansbury Conservation Area

St Matthias Church Conservation Area

West India Dock Conservation Area

All-Saints Conservation Area

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1.5 Physical spaces analysis

Land use

•

Majority of land use is public residential (social housing)

•

Location is scattered throughout area

•

Surprisingly

large

amount

of

open space clusters

•

Large area of unused land in central part of Poplar (provides opportunity for new development)

•

Clusters

of

land

used

for

business mainly concentrated in one part of Poplar (seen at lower edge)

•

Transport link (DLR) remains central to Poplar

•

Retail clusters concentrated in specific parts of Poplar (north edge) but do not have presence around the rest of area Public residential

Private residential

Retail

Unused land

Public services

Business

Open space

Transport

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1.5 Physical spaces analysis

Building Use

•

Majority of residential buildings spread out through northern area of Poplar

•

Low prevalence of mixed use buildings

•

Few commercial buildings

•

Moderate

spread

of

public

buildings - mostly concentrated in small spread clusters to north of Poplar, fairly integrated within residential clusters

Residential Building

Public Building

Commercial Building

Public infrastructure

Mixed use

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1.5 Physical spaces analysis

Connectivity •

There is currently an existing barrier between Poplar and other areas of Canary Wharf, as well as a lack of connectivity between Poplar itself.

•

There

is

potential

for

interconnectivity as identified on the maps and there are many secondary streets which could be given more emphasis

•

There are not many sustainable routes as the town encourages TFL

buses and cars, and less on cycle routes

•

There are various cycle hire spots but there is not enough cycle lanes

•

The DLR goes straight through Poplar, centralizing the town of poplar but excluding other parts of the area

Primary street

Secondary street

Cycle hire locations

Cycle superhighway

Tertiary street DLR

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1.5 Physical spaces analysis

Building Height The tall buildings •

The taller buildings from 11+ stories are clustered in areas of the south and to the area of the town. These can be seen closer to Canary Wharf, Aspent way and the East India Dock Road.

•

The tall buildings can be located within the contemporary tower typology

•

These areas all have small plot ratios and

lower levels of open space •

They are larger in mass and in bulking

Low rise buildings •

These can be located in predominant focused areas which are more central to the town

•

These buildings are in a lower plot ratio where there is greater open spaces

•

Big

box

typologies

are

where

the

buildings comprise, with residential estate and streets •

Bulk and mass varies and is dependent on the typology and usage of the land E.g.

Greater massing is usually found in big

20+ storeys high

11-20 storeys high

4-6 storeys high

0-3 storeys high

7-10 storeys high

box typologies where as smaller modular units exist within residential streets

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1.6 SWOT analysis

•

•

S

W

O

T

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

History

Connectivity

Rich Heritage (ex. All Saints Church,

•

as

•

The big gap between Canary

(railway, West India Dock Road, Aspen Way)

of employment uses and residential

solved may have negative

East India Dock Road restricts pedestrian

development for 9000 new homes and

influence (envy, anti-social

access

3000 new jobs

behaviors, crime)

•

Unique identity

DLR connects Poplar and wider area

Broken Legibility & Cohesion: Area

•

•

New council developments have

sufficient communities - causing

(Chrisp Street Market)

further segregation in community

•

High pollution levels ( 3 Highly

Monofunctional use

fauna, green spaces, water)

•

Lack of mixed-use developments

Large comfortable green spaces

•

•

Lack of outdoor social spaces

•

Multiculturality

•

Lack of amenities for all ages (repair

•

Strong sense of community

workshops, community gardens)

•

•

Flooding problems for key infrastructure Loss of green spaces through new development and pressure for

History

more housing

Heritage could be utilized for communal, social and cultural reasons

Nature •

- area perceived as unkempt •

Transformation of industrial land into

•

Socio-cultural

Market)

Nature

residences and mixed-use developments

Majority of land-use dedicated to housing

Unsafe, fear: unmaintained communal spaces

Creation of architectural consistency create positive sense of place

(Poplar Recreation Park)

•

•

historic centre of Poplar to current hub

•

Strong Central Hub (Chrisp Street

of

of cycling infrastructure

Land use

•

Enhancement

been designed to create self-

Wealth of natural resources (flora and

Socio-cultural

and

Poplar High Street: connect former

polluting/congested major roads)

Nature

Diversification

predominantly designed for car use – lack

Nature

Strong sense of navigation (Hub of

signposting)

•

Poplar

Preserved Listed Buildings &

Poplar, Chrisp Street Market, good

•

classified

Wharf and Poplar if cannot be

of London

•

Plan

potential major district centre (Provision

Connectivity

•

London

(Canary Wharf) due to physical barrier

• •

Big gap between north (Poplar) and south

Socio-cultural

Chrisp Street Market, Poplar Baths)

Conservation Areas •

•

Land use

•

History •

Poor protection of Listed buildings

Former industrial land or unused sites -

and conservation areas (graffiti

create new green spaces

etc)

Improvement of existing green spaces (amenities for the locals)

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1.6 SWOT analysis

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2. VISION

2.1 Vision, Objectives and Principles Vision:

Objectives：

Poplar will be a new hub for London!

To strengthen the social, environmental, and

economical

aspects of the town by using its diversity as a key feature to promote

its

relationships

strengths and

and

the

enhance

local

the

community

entrepreneurship.

with Canary Wharf to produce outstanding results in the field of The

proposed

infrastructures

will

Community

Economy

Heritage and Culture

⚫

Permeability

⚫

Equality

⚫

Sustainability

⚫

Identity

⚫

Walkability

⚫

Cohesion

⚫

Localisation

⚫

Diversity

⚫

Low-carbon

⚫

Mix

⚫

Vitality

⚫

Attractivity

New

developments will make Poplar an area, which will collaborate

businesses.

Connectivity

provide

unmatched connectivity based on the sustainability pillars.

Principles： Form the basis from the existing urbanism principles which are articulated and relayed in the Charter of New Urbanism. We further elaborated and chosen our principles which set the design and development of Poplar is set to encourage: ⚫

New development: The creation of new community infrastructure is set to capture the existing social aspects and give it a modern twist such as in our proposal around ‘the Agora’ .

⚫

Integration: The town is set to be integrated into suitable interconnected areas such as the commercial roads, the industrial areas and the residential blocks, which are all linked through our new connectivity routes.

⚫

Revitalization: Making Poplar interconnected through combining the statutory functions of housing, building conservation centres, public transport and new transport infrastructure.

⚫

Preservation: Protecting the heritage of the area and its green spaces and giving them a new focus and life such as recreational grounds at Poplar Park.

⚫

Transport facilities: Incorporating existing and creating new transport links and road systems into the proposed redevelopments has been essential as nicely designed travel infrastructure creates a positive impression in the minds of the people and visitors and makes people want to spend time in the community.

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2.2 Strategy Based on our future planning expectations for Poplar we have established a number of specific

I(Poplar) am your(Canary wharf) past and you are my future!

objectives, which include Connectivity, Economy, Community, Heritage and Culture.

The aforementioned objectives are directly related to our vision and follow our principles. All of these will be processed and investigated separately but the will cooperate to achieve the total rejuvenation

of Poplar.

Connectivity

Economy

Community

Heritage and Culture

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2.3 Concept Map Connectivity

Connectivity

Community

Break down the barrier that exists in the area (Aspen Way) by creating a north-south access that allows pedestrians to cross easily. Great focus will be given to make Poplar and its routes pedestrian-friendly so as to facilitate their movement. In addition, two bridges with impressive design will be built to assist the interconnectivity of the area.

East India Dock Road and Aspen Way will be the main roads that will connect the eastern to the western part and the bridges that connect to pedestrian routes will be the main linkage between the southern to the northern part.

Economy Main Connection

Mix Land Use

Secondary Connection

Densify Area

Enrich social and cultural activities

In order to enhance the local entrepreneurship, attract investment and establish powerful businesses that will promote the area and its diversity we will redevelop the southern part of Poplar, construct high-range commercial and cultural centers and promote new creative industries.

Link new vibrant economic initiatives to existing key sites, such as Chrisp Street Market and retail streets.

Enhance the commercial activity of Chrisp Street Market to raise the profits of the local community. Re-use empty buildings by promoting mixed uses.

Economy

Heritage and Culture Community Increase housing density in the area to provide more affordable housing and meet the demands that will result from the impending development Improve the existing open spaces and add new amenities at the new bridges to provide people with more attractive leisure space.

Heritage and Culture Use the heritage assets of the area as a brand to promote the new developments that will happen in Poplar and preserve the heritage buildings.

Enrich existing Industry Introduce New Industry

Connect new and existing

Maritime Heritage Element

Religious Heritage Element

Community/Cultural Element

Connect different Element

Create a Poplar local community application to attract tourists and augment the attraction of young people,

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2.3 Concept Map

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2.4 Masterplan

1

2

9

3

7

8

6 1. Chrisp Street Market

5

2. Poplar High Line 3. Creative industries

4. “The Agora” Foundation Cultural Centre 5. Commodity Supply Centre

4

6. Aspen Bridge 7. Creative Castor 8. Box Park 9. Pocket Retail

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2.5 Land Use

Residential use Public space

Green space Leisure led mixed use Station quarter mixed use Key routes River route Overlooking Existing landmark Proposed landmark

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3. STRATEGY

STRATEGY 1 SAY

hello TO

RESILIENT

CONNECTIVITY

3.1 Connectivity 3.1.1 Current Connectivity Analysis Poplar possesses a very poor connectivity with many problems causing a high degree of degradation in the area.

Major barriers to movement The DLR tracks of All Saints Church station block the connectivity between the east and west part of the specific part of the area.

Aspen Way is a significant barrier which will be difficult to overcome.

The roads on the plan prioritise vehicular movement to the detriment of the pedestrian environment.

There are massive neighbourhood blocks with dead-ends that make accessibility difficult.

Big gap between Poplar and Canary Wharf causing social and spatial segregation. The only connection is the existing bridge at Poplar DLR Station, which provides an inconvenient connection.

Poor cycling and pedestrian network.

Physical Barrier in Poplar

Negative street spaces

Dead End

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.2 Principles The existing principle map of Poplar has many issues which we aim to improve with the following:

Improving within

the

the

connectivity

road

structures

area, and

improving accessibility

between Poplar and connecting it to its surrounding wards such as Canary Wharf.

The new pedestrian and cycling lanes encourage a eco-friendly town and a healthier lifestyle as it allows

better

positioned

road

crossings and one way system routes which reduces travelling time - Green commuting.

Increased safety for the locals as

well as the visitors into the town Aspen Bridge

Poplar High line

Station Overpass

Street Landscape design A

Deal with Dead End

Create green commuting system

with specified routes for cars which allows free walking for pedestrians in certain areas.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.3 Road Hierarchy

East India Dock Road and Aspen Way will be the new main roads of traffic movement that will penetrate the area.

The secondary roads will facilitate the interconnectivity of the area and serve car-movement,

pedestrians

and

cyclists.

The bridges and the pedestrianised corridors

will

assist

the

vertical

connectivity in the area and will create invaluable

interaction.

Primary Road

Secondary Road

Tertiary Road

Primary Pedestrian

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spaces

for

social

3.1 Connectivity 3.1.4 Cycling and Pedestrian Network

Cycle Superhighway that crosses Poplar High Street constitutes the existing

cycling

route.

New

proposed secondary cycling ways will cross the inner parts of the area in order to channel traffic to more points in the site.

Pedestrian routes are categorised in primary and secondary. The former are

the

pedestrian

new

corridor

along the canal.

Primary Pedestrian

Secondary Pedestrian

Primary Cycling

Secondary Pedestrian

Cycling Station

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bridges that

and

the

extents

3.1 Connectivity 3.1.5 Road Section Design

Primary Cycling Street - Poplar High Street

Secondary Cycling Street - Annabel Street

Currently there are spaces for parking and no space dedicated to cycling.

The parking lanes will be transformed into cycling lanes.

Currently there is high parking dependency and two parking lanes on a single road. Next to the left parking lane there will be added a cycling lane, the space for vehicles will be narrowed and the right parking lane will be replaced by a cycling lane.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.5 Road Section Design

Primary Pedestrian Street - Hale Street

Secondary Pedestrian Street - Upper North Street

Currently the left side of the road serves car-parking.

The existing parking lane will be removed and converted to a pure pedestrian path.

Currently there is a parking lane on the right side of the street.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.6 Bridges Bridges aim to enhance the movement of pedestrians and overcome some of the existing barriers in connectivity.

1. Poplar High Line Poplar High Line will provide a strong pedestrian and cycling connection between the northern and southern part of Poplar. It will possess a high-quality design with a wide

1

leisure

space

combining

street

furniture,

amenities for pedestrians, different textures and green infrastructure. It will connect directly two of the main business areas of Poplar, the Fish Market and Chrisp Street Market.

3

2

2. Station Overpass The

Station

Overpass

will

cover

the

unattractive space that consists of the train tracks. On top of the overpass we will establish commercial activity on the ground floor and add two buildings, which will host commercial activity, retail, offices and a hotel.

3. Aspen Bridge The construction of Aspen Bridge will solve the gap between Poplar and Canary Wharf, regarding their connectivity. It will provide a direct connection between the two areas, avoiding current movement through the Poplar DLR station. Its design will be simple and industrial.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.6 Bridges 1. Bridge- Poplar High Line

Poplar High Line will be a high standard bridge and a landmark for the area. Its extensive width will serve to introduce different uses. The right side will be used as a two-way bike path and the rest will consist of

green

infrastructure,

route

for

pedestrians, street furniture, green islands, street furniture and food and coffee kiosks.

People will have the ability not only to cross the bridge but also to stay there so as to enjoy themselves, eat, drink, communicate and increase their social interactions.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.6 Bridges 2. Bridge- Station Overpass

Station Overpass will be used as a cover for the train tracks that are currently creating a repulsive

landscape.

In

addition,

this

intervention will serve as a clip link between the two bridges.

The ground area of the overpass will make room for the establishment of a Box park and the two new buildings will host a hotel, offices, retail and entertainment. The rest of the

space

will

provide

amenities

for

pedestrians, such as street furniture and green islands.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.6 Bridges 3. Bridge- Aspen Bridge

Aspen Bridge will connect with one of the proposed new primary pedestrian streets; cross the area of the proposed Commodity Supply Centre and; will be one of the main infrastructures that will break the gap between

Poplar

and

Canary

Wharf.

Pedestrians won’t no longer have to cross the Poplar DLR Station to enter Canary Wharf.

Its design will present more industrial

features,

dominated

by

greenery,

a

pedestrian movement path and seating areas.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.7 Negative Street Space in Poplar We aim to transform the design and the structure of the pointed areas to eliminate the existence of negative street spaces, which

1

2

create criminal phenomena and

3

deteriorate the area. The sites will become safe and

possess

an attractive landscape.

1 Wall along the street

4

5 6

Negative frontage that makes walking an uncomfortable experience, enhances feelings unsafety, functions as barrier and

9

promotes small-scale spatial segregation

8

7 2 3 Unmaintained sidewalks Lack of vitality, degraded public space

9

7

4 6

5 8

Vacant area

Huge parking area facing Aspen Way

Spaces under bridges

Wide width of Aspen Way

It contrasts with the presence

Degraded aesthetic scenery

Augment criminality, unattractive spaces,

Difficult crossing for pedestrians

of the museum

remote areas

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.7 Street Space Design

1 The wall will be decorated with graffiti and there will be street art at the pedestrian crossings.

Local people and artists will be invited to contribute to this initiative.

2

3

The unmaintained spaces at the sidewalks will be converted to community agriculture spaces.

This initiative will boost the interactions among the local residents and create an attractive landscape.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.7 Street Space Design 5 The unsafe and empty space under the bridge will be transformed into a place with green space dedicated to children, small-scale infrastructure for sports and public seatings for musicians and artists.

This initiative will change the style of the area and make it more liveable.

8 The vacant area under the bridge will feature different kind of lighting and it will be used as an open space for dancing, music and entertainment in general.

The place will become lively, attractive and its security will be enhanced.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.7 Street Space Design

4

6

In order to facilitate the pedestrian movement, the right and the left side of Aspen Way will be converted into cycling lanes and the middle parts will become green islands with rain gardens, which are a kind of green infrastructure that absorb the rain and constitute a flood protection measure.

Aspen Way will no longer be a barrier for pedestrians and the landscape will enhance its attractiveness.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.7 Street Space Design 7 The huge parking area that is located in front of the Fish market will be transformed into an open space, which will provide people with amenities and street furniture and it will have fountains and green islands.

This initiative will boost the new image of Aspen Way and operate

as an impressive entrance to the new Foundation Cultural Centre, “The Agora�.

9 The vacant area next to the Museum of London Docklands will host exhibits of installation art.

It aims to create an interesting space that will match to the uniqueness of the area.

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3.1 Connectivity 3.1.8 Sustainable Connectivity

The

overall

transformation

of

Poplar in the long run has as its ultimate goal to create an urban web that can serve the district without the use of cars.

The existing and the proposed connectivity contribute decisively to the achievement of this goal.

Poplar is served by a wide network of

cycling

routes

and

cycling

stations and the DLR that crosses the area provides 3 stations and connects Poplar with a variety of means of transport that extent to the Greater London area. The site has also a number of Bus Stations.

DLR Station

Bus Station

Cycling Station

Cycling route

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STRATEGY 2 SAY

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THRIVING COMMUNITY

3.2 Community 3.2.1 Current Community Analysis

CHRISP STREET MARKET SEGREGATION

CRIME

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

GREEN SPACES

The community faces the issue

A significant amount of derelict and dilapidated

The diversity of the area has led to

The area faces safety and crime issues

of lack of social housing.

green spaces due to lack of care and the areas

segregation of the communities as they

as there is a social problem in regards

being used which can be revitalised

have pocketed and within their groups.

to unsafe communities, due to high deprivation rates.

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3.2 Community 3.2.2 Principles The main aims and principles for the area is to ensure that it has an increase in social cohesion and solidarity between the

community, affordable housing and its visitors through the new social infrastructure. In order to do this we propose: New building constructions Different locations which reach the full potential of the existing land with the aim to increase building density within the site areas. The new infrastructure will use the existing characteristics and typology of the area. We aim to incorporate mixed buildings

in terms of interiors and outlook. The buildings will feature an element of recreational and communal rooftop gardens. The materials which will be used for the buildings will be based on existing with small features of modernisation. We aim to build 300 new affordable houses.

Green spaces in the community Green spaces are essential to ensure community development as it will ensure that the the residents and visitors have

Inspiration for:

enjoyable spaces. We aim to ensure that there are enhanced green spaces and that the existing spaces are maintained in a sustainable way. These areas will also lead to improved environments and help grow integrated social elements.

Activities

Mixed use

The improvement and reconstruction of new community spaces and buildings will not only create jobs for the local community members; but also offer residents a healthy and positive space for them to participate in activities. The social programmes will take place in the Agora and the Boxpark. The entertainment, Social infrastructure

commercial and educational activities will be promoted in Poplar through different means. This will create a positive, active community to live in.

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3.2 Community 3.2.3 Housing

Current

Building Density

Building Typology

A A C

B

B

D E

F

C

Affordable Housing

D

Our aim is to improve social housing in the area by ensuring that 50% of the new developments will be social/affordable housing and low cost home ownership units.

Building Density To ensure that the full potential of the land is reached we aim to increase the density of the buildings. We do this by scaling and increasing height of the buildings which will

E

help create a cohesive urban community.

Building Typologies We aim to use slabbing and towers to easily adapt to the current fabric and the perimeter blocks and rows will allow easy pedestrian movement and create open spaces.

11-20 storeys high

Tower

Slab

Terraced rows

Hybrid

F

7-10 storeys high

Terraced rows

4-6 storeys high

Tower

0-3 storeys high

Slab

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3.2 Community 3.2.4 Green space Public park

Before.

After

Before.

After

Public park

Pocket park

Pocket park Community allotment Roof garden

Existing public areas are essential to the redevelopment of poplar and therefore we ensured to maintain these. We also intended to add more spaces as shown above; by incorporating roof gardens, pocket parks and allotment areas. We have aimed to increase the green spaces in the area by 47% as this would ensure environmental progression and a sustainable poplar.

Roof garden

Community allotment

Before.

After

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3.2 Community 3.2.5 Mixed use

Mixed-use development We envision a mixed use development, aiming to provide high density housing. Along with this we will use the ground floor for shops, cafes and other activities.

Multi-use Community Centre The modern community centre with a green roof terraces and sport are where associations and societies, businesses and citizens can meet and spent time together. The building will be filled with table tennis, music, film, food, dance,

coffee, chess, yoga, markets.

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3.2 Community 3.2.5 Mixed use

Proposed mixed use block, predominantly high density

social and cultural infrastructure

Area of parking to be changed into communal park area

We propose the following: We envision a mixed use development, aiming to provide high density housing. Along with this we will use the ground floor for activities. The main activity we will propose here will be an inclusive nursery, this will provide a place for working parents that provides care for their young children.

The housing that we propose will be affordable and cater for those on low income. it will be a high performing and sustainable building with a multitude of uses.

The outdoor space used for parking is directly next to a school. we therefore aim to create a communal area. This will allow children to play, and a social space for teenagers, adults and the elderly.

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3.2 Community 3.2.6 Social infrastructure

Participatory Poplar Participatory Poplar has an ambition to build the first large scale, fully inclusive, practical Participatory Ecosystem.

The origin of the concept was based on research aimed at creating a strategy to encourage more new types of inclusive participation initiatives, seeing this method as a central building block for the future development of sustainable urban neighbourhoods.

The important features of this new model have been moulded into values of design, which the project prototypes of the team bring to every initiative that is designed with locals.

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3.2 Community 3.2.6 Social infrastructure

Participatory Poplar Network Growing and energy

Cooking and eating •

local kitchens

•

Open Orchard sites

•

meals batch co-produced each year

•

bee friendly planting spaces

•

Public dry stores

•

Network of back garden greenhouses

•

Community bulk buying

•

Food making equipment share

•

Public Tool Sheds

•

food sharing events

•

Large growing spaces and polytunnels for

•

West Norwood Soup events

•

Food incubation programmes

•

local bike workshops

•

Development of community food

•

micro composting and recycling sites

product and specialist community

•

Urban Farming incubator

businesses

•

community food businesses and

growing for public food events

urban farming

independent ventures

Learning and Working

Making, Repairing, Sharing and Trading

•

spaces made available for Trade School lessons

•

Network of makers and fixers

•

people participate regularly in lessons

•

Open source clothing making

•

3D printing Trade School

•

workshops for making and repairing, fabrication and micro manufacturing

•

local cafes and restaurants available for Public Office meetups

•

Sharing Sheds for general and specialist goods

•

Mobile book and learning projects

•

Repair cafe events to bring together broken items and skilled fixers

•

local co-working spaces

•

Community mobile equipment sharing resource

•

Community business incubators

•

Monthly market stalls

•

Collaborative childcare incubator

•

makers concept shops

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Venture incubator

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3.2 Community 3.2.7 Activities

Monthly street party

Poplar Carnival and Poplar Parade running

Poplar Sports Connect at Poplar

Organised by community

through Poplar High Street

Bowling Green

members, held on different

Allowing community members to create sense of social

Integrating youth population in Poplar finding

residential streets around Poplar

unity, inspired by St Paul’s Carnival.

new use of Poplar Bowling Green. Making

each month, anyone can attend.

bowling a ‘fashionable’ and ‘trendy’ activity for youth on weekends the Bowls Club will entertain adult population with music and drinks.

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STRATEGY 3 SAY

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A FLOURISHING ECONOMY

3.3 Economy 3.3.1 Current Economy Analysis

Big difference

Lack of economic activity

There are a few local

Poplar generally lack economic

Currently Poplar has a

Only 15% of jobs in the

The changing global economy,

It is recognized by Tower Hamlet

business in Poplar,

activity and is more residential.

very few industries.

borough go to local

emerging employment sectors

that presence of Small Medium

residents.

and working trends, including the

Enterprises (SMEs) is significant

the secondary central

rise of remote working and self-

to neighborhood’s economy, but

business district of

employment, shows the lack of

there are not much programmes

London

type of employment spaces and

which support them.

while Canary Wharf is

Lack of diversity

Local employment

Flexible workspaces

Small medium enterprises

facilities required in the borough.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.2 Principles

GOAL Creating more employment opportunities across different

sectors and mixed land use.

KEY ACTION 1

KEY ACTION 2

Enrich/strength

Introduce new

existing business

business

01

02

Diversifying Chrisp Street market

Pocket retail

03 commodities supply centre & Box park & Cultural Centre

Inspiration for:

04 Creative

Chrisp Street Market

Commodities Supply Centre

Pocket Retail

industries strategy Box Park

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“The Agora� Foundation Cultural Centre

3.3 Economy 3.3.3 Chrisp Street Market

WELCOME TO “CHRISP STREET YARD” Opening Hours Monday - Saturday: 5pm - 9pm Sunday: 9am - 9pm Chrisp Street Market is the central marketplace and town centre of Poplar and constitutes a hub of social, commercial and cultural interaction. It features a prominent clock tower, shops, small retail outlets, pubs, cafes, flats, and 80 market stalls. However, after a site visit to the area it was found that during the afternoons and on Sundays, when the shops were closed, there was no mobility in the area.

The initiative of the creation of “Chrisp Street Yard” aims at eliminating desertification in the area, enhancing the community’s relationships and boosting the local economy. Local communities will produce their own food in the specially designed kiosks and all of the profits will be used only by the community. The variety of foods will represent the countries

of origin of the local communities, such as the Chinese, Caribbean, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Arab and African food.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.4 Pocket Retail Saltwell Street abandoned kiosk 4

In order to diversify the local economy we will introduce a range of initiatives that will facilitate sustainable economic development in Poplar. Focussing on small scale bottom-up approaches, we will create a new and thriving local economy. Starting small will create gradual growth, steadily making Poplar more well-known and making the public realm more inviting for future investment opportunities.

Crucial Community Engagement We will ensure community participation in decisions for the interventions that we propose for the local economy. This will provide locals the opportunity to engage in personal business ventures and decide what the future Poplar economy will be like. We will present suggested business ventures for locals

as examples of the types of business initiatives we envision for Poplar.

1 Current Saltwell Street abandoned kiosk

Make profit

Development Children’ participation Engage more people

Renovate and reuse abandoned newspaper kiosk for business: An initiative allowing local children to develop their entrepreneurial skills + business ideas. Children will compete using their own business ideas and the most profitable business idea after a two week period will receive the chance to occupy the kiosk on a semi-permanent basis - a way to earn and reinvest in their business.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.4 Pocket Retail 2

Current abandoned telephone boxes

3

Current abandoned telephone boxes

4

Current abandoned telephone boxes Firstly, we will allow small scale businesses to give locals the chance to set up small cafes in telephone boxes. We aim to have tables surrounding the new cafe - aiming to create a ‘people watching’ social space.

People can donate books and buy used books for £1 from vacant telephone box. Whilst being able to reuse the former iconic telephone boxes, this will create a new injection into the local economy. Due to the increased connectivity and increased pedestrian footfall we envision across the public realm, there will be a high demand in street pop ups such as these.

Dual purpose to create community integration as well as boosting local economy This will encourage local to be innovative to boost the local economy with their own participation. It will also add more vibrancy and life to the public realm, as shown in the AIM image.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.5 Commodity Supply Centre Conversion of Poplar as a commercial hub based on its diversified ethnic background. Highlighting diversity through the trade of food goods and soft goods that originate from the main countries that make up the population of the area. Make Poplar a focal point of attraction for tourists, professionals, traders and businesses. Invest in long-term relationships, while delivering sustainable and cost-efficient solutions for our customers.

•

Cutting-edge buildings and facilities that enhance the skyline of Poplar

•

Commercial activity that connects Poplar with Canary Wharf

•

Provision of jobs for the local residents

•

Become the leader supplier for Greater London

•

Highlight the diversity of the area through the trading of food goods and soft goods that come from the origin countries that make up Poplar

•

It will host exhibitions of commercial products of global importance that will represent the different collaborations between London and the main countries of origination of the goods.

People, businesses and other stakeholders will be able to visit them to get informed about the products and form partnerships. It will, also, function as a conference centre to serve the purposes of its activity and the wider area’s, regarding the distribution of goods and the promotion of innovative developments in this field.

The trading soft goods will be the second of the main commercial activities of the Commodities Supply Centre originating, as well, from the main countries that make up the local population, such as India, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Arabia, Africa and Caribbean. Among the trading food goods the most characteristic will be finished leather, spices, wool, readymade-garments, jute and textiles.

Creation of attractive landscape to change the view of Aspen Way

The trading of food goods will be one the main activities of the Commodities Supply Centre and they will originate from the main countries that make up the local population, such as India, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Arabia, Africa and Caribbean. Among the trading food goods the most characteristic will be palm oil, soybean, spices, exotic fruits, dates, plantain, cassava, sugar and rum, alfalfa, kola nuts and tea.

From ship to shore to final destination, our Global Forwarding division provides full supply chain management to ensure the smooth transition of your goods. Our customs department has direct links with the biggest UK ports, while imports and removals are managed from our customs bonded warehouse

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3.3 Economy 3.3.5 Commodity Supply Centre The building facing Aspen Way will have a LD facarde that will advertise not only the Commodities Supply Centre but Poplar as a whole.

The indoor exhibition area will be located on the right side of the block.

Wide areas of open spaces will be crossing the area providing amenities for visitors and residents.

Aspen Bridge will intersect through the central part of the scheme to enhance the movement of the pedestrians.

The Conference Centre will be located on the left side of the block.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.6 Box Park

We propose an intervention to use space the above connecting walkway as a Box park:

Our vision is inspired by the Box park Croydon development.

We aim for Box park Poplar to be a permanent fixture in the landscape and not just for local residents, but for the wider population of London.

This

will

attract

local

tourists

and

commuters and inevitably bring new flows of capital into the wider economy but also will provide a source of injection into the local economy of Poplar specifically.

Box park will give small local businesses a chance to operate and boost Poplar’s nighttime economy.

Locals will be given the first chance to sell

goods here, providing a space for small food outlets to enhance their businesses.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.7 “The Agora” Foundation Cultural Centre “A public space, where everyone has free access and can participate in a multitude of cultural, educational, athletic, environmental and recreational activities and events.”

By 2044, “The Agora” will commence

Guiding Principles

different sectors: venue hiring, food

Redefining Public Space

Architectural Landscape

Sustainability Hub

Socially Responsible

Global Stage

its commercial operation in five and beverage service points, “The Agora” Store, parking services and bike-rental services.

Sports

Cultural Events

Learning Learning space for all, regardless of age

Ideal facilities for practicing sports,

and educational background, offering

including running track, outdoor gym, the

access to education and skill-building

outdoor games area hosts basketball,

Major cultural producer, complemented by the

football, tennis and other sports.

events organized by the British National Opera

Next to “The Agora” the existing canal accommodates kayaks and sailboats.

and the National Library of Britain, “The Agora”

Business Development

opportunities, without financial or other barriers to entry. Starting with art,

features music, dance, cinema, theater and

architecture, nature and technology, the

performing arts.

educational programs encourage participants to discover their potential

Source: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre

and broaden their range of interests.

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3.3 Economy 3.3.8 Creative Industries Strategy

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES STRATEGY ● London’s creative industries boost the capital’s economy by spending £40bn per year within their supply chain

● Every job in London’s creative industries supports an additional 0.75 of a job in the wider economy

● Mayor calls on Government to ensure the creative industries are a key part of its industrial strategy

01 CREATIVE CASTOR

Proposed developments

02 CANTON GARAGES

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3.3 Economy 3.3.8 Creative Industries Strategy CREATIVE CASTOR A regeneration project which aims to bring life to surrounding are of Poplar DLR station by:

Transforming road and vacant

Redeveloping empty warehouses

underpasses into lively public

into a vibrant creative factory

spaces

Transforming the road leading to DLR

Creative factory will provide 50,000 ft²of

grounds and the vacant underpasses to

floorspace with various facilities: Art Gallery,

lively public spaces with activities

Workshop rooms, Artists Studios, Rehearsal

including:

Neighbourhood fests, Urban

kitchens, Skateparks, Bars, Food trucks

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3.3 Economy 3.3.8 Creative Industries Strategy CANTON GARAGES REDEVELOPMENT

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STRATEGY 4 SAY

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RICH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.1 Current Heritage and Culture Analysis

The area consists of 5 Conservation Areas and 38 Listed Buildings both of Grade I and II Quality, as well as a number of other buildings which have a great impact on the shaping of the history and the

character of Poplar. These assets are protected and new uses are proposed where possible.

The design of the new buildings and infrastructures will reference the history of the area. The historic assets will be categorized in 3 Key Themes based on their location and the uses they serve, the Maritime Heritage(Museum of London Dockland), the Religious Heritage(St Joseph, St Mathias and All Staints) and the Community/Cultural Heritage(Chrisp Street and Tower).

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3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.2 Principles Maritime Heritage 1.Museum of London Docklands The Museum of London Docklands and the restaurants that are located in the area constitute a tourist attraction not only for the services they offer but also for the sense of place they create due to the impressive landscape that unfolds in front of the buildings.

These features will be enhanced by the creation of the pedestrian corridor along the canal, which will directly connect the west part of the study area to the new developments in the east part.

Religious Heritage 1.Church of St Mary and St Joseph 2.Church of St Matthias 2.All Saints Church Poplar possesses a wide range of religious assets that shape the character of the area and contribute to the creation of a homogeneity, regarding their location mainly in the centre of Poplar. They serve as well as centres of social composition.

Community/Cultural Heritage 1.Clock Tower 2.Chrisp Street Market

Reuse

Reuse vacant Tower building

Heritage and culture Poplar go

The Chrisp Street Market and the Clock Tower constitute a few of the many community and cultural hubs of Poplar. They operate as spaces of social interaction, business activity and tourist attraction. The new business initiatives that will take place in th area will assist to highlight and, therefore, strengthen the role and the contribution of the noticeable diversity that exists in Poplar.

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3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.2 Reuse Heritage Asset

Our vision will Focus on renewal and restoration to bring Grade II listed Chrisp Street Clock Tower

back to its former iconic glory

Opening Chrisp Street Market Clock Tower 1951

● We will make the dilapidated clock tower the icon of the new Chrisp Street Market

● We aim to bring the historic landmark of the Poplar landscape back to the present, representing the heritage of 1950s Poplar

● The clock tower will become a new observational platform for visitors to view the ‘New’ Poplar

● Incentive - those who visit Chrisp Street

Chrisp Street Market Clock Tower today

Market will be given a voucher for the new observational tower. This will incentivise the use of the vacant tower and repurpose it

In the new Poplar, we envision to have not a single vacant building.

Every building will have a use.

We will create a strong sense of place We will reproduce the bustling atmosphere that Poplar has been lacking for quite some time.

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3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.3 Exploitation Of Heritage Assets

Poplar has a very rich heritage and existing culture which has been lost overtime as the local and youth are unaware of it. The history of the town is

becoming

abandoned

and

therefore it is essential that it is revived. in order to do this we aimed to bring it to life using a technological

concept of using application games such as Pokemon Go, but in this case ‘Poplar Go’.

The game is to inform and to be interactive with both local people and vistors, and

It works on a point system which unlocks new points and incentives to

encourage them to participate in the game through various incentives which would help

all the local facilities such as: ‘winning a free drink and £2.00 cake at

encourage and promote them to engage in the community and the economical aspects as

the new local cafes’ or even ‘free game of snooker at Boxpark!’ It sets

well. It is an educational game which allow them to know the town and putting all the

to link in the old and the new economical aspects, as well as teach

adanbonded features such as the West Docklands warehouses and the museum, and the

the community about the heritage and culture and inform them about

Clock tower back on the map. With the new design of the town being more integrated and

events such as: Sunday Markets, Food festivals and much more!

interconnected, all the heritage points are likely to be accessible.

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3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.3 Exploitation Of Heritage Assets How to Play

The heritage sites of Poplar:

You can start at any location in the game,

Poplar Go, is a heritage and culturally

but will only end once all the heritage points

driven game to raise awareness and to

have been visited. Shown below some of the

educate visitors and the community. It is

sites which are essential to be visited, and

also set to protect and preserve the

along the way instead of collecting Pokemon

history.

and pokeballs, the player can collect points or mini incentives and will catch the point using a ship (based on the history of the docklands).

Some of the sites which are set to be featured in the game are:

The app will also advertise all the events in

● The london museum of docklands

the town, and upcoming activities as this will

● new city college tower hamlets

raise awareness. This will ultimately raise

● Shah Jalal Mosque parlour

awareness

● HARCA

and

integrate

the

various

cultures in the town as the app will also

● Chrisp street market

advertise and make the users aware of any

● All saints church

occasion or cultural days. The game will be

● Poplar cafe

funded through local businesses as the incentives are set to encourage locals to visit

and use the local businesses and facilities.

The future updates will also feature the newer developments over time, once they have been completed as they are set to become part of the present and the future history!.

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3.4 Heritage and Culture 3.4.4 Modernising Poplar We aim to make Poplar interactive We will facilitate this with the creation of a new website for the new Poplar This website will enable Poplar to have a digital platform.

Incorporating a digital aspect into our framework will allow us to create an online platform for people to visit.

The website will address the following needs.

It will provide information on upcoming events we have proposed, such as the community street parties and carnival. It will also state the locations and timings for Poplar Sports Connect and other events on Poplar Bowling Green for example.

We will be able to create a partnership with development companies and advertise new residential developments for sale or rent in Poplar.

It will provide links to further sites that will be in charge of the letting of office space and retail space. Attractive given the current trend towards mixed used retail centres.

Lastly, it will state more information about our new Poplar-Go App. Providing more insight into the route, the reward and information about each heritage site they will visit. It will also provide the information needed to claim vouchers for free drink and ÂŁ2 cake prize, along with the voucher for the Chrisp Street Clock Tower observation area.

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4. FUNDING

4.1 Funding

Home and community agency – is a non-developmental public body which funds affordable housing. This agency will help us achieve our aims and objectives of building affordable housing.

Urbact – is an organisation which is set to help cities develop pragmatic solutions to new and sustainable project which integrate social, economic and environmental

aspects The princes urban regeneration – the princes foundation is set to support people and projects which protect and regenerate heritage sites. It is in place for projects to encourage suitable developments within the built environment Heritage fund – the national lottery heritage fund is an organisation which funds projects which have an aim to connect different communities and people at a regional, local and national scale.

The English cities fund – The purpose is to use them in helping the sites within the district to develop at a greater scale and to encourage inward regeneration from both public and private sectors which would help their motto of boosting the economy, cultural and social lives of the people there.

European union – has a cohesion policy which sets to boost the economic, environment and social challenges within urban area. It is a funding which will be allocated based on the integrated strategies and to promote empowerment.

C40 cities - C40 Cities is based to provide a more healthy and sustainable across cities across the world. We will now be funded in our aim to create our new framework.

City bridge trust – is a trust which is set to help towns and districts within London to reduce inequality and create a stronger, resilient and thriving community which we intend to do in poplar.

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4.1 Funding

Funds

Tools

Utilise private sector surplus

Lever ‘public gain’ from the surplus or betterment resulting from development (in instances when development can carry an additional cost)

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The CIL will enable council to apply a levy on new developments in their areas to support infrastructure. It is intended that the CIL will

be applied on both residential and commercial development as this will ensure that all developments which impact upon infrastructure contribute towards the cost of its provision.

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5. PHASING

5.1 Phasing with Developing Intensity The Map of Developing Intensity Based on our interventions, this design framework divided the developing intensity of different areas into four categories in the level of implementation: few intervention, small intervention, moderate intervention and intensive intervention.

Legend: Few Intervention Small Intervention Moderate Intervention Intensive Intervention

Few Intervention area refers to where the framework think just need to be developed lightly or can be almost remained in the poplar.

Small Intervention is going to be made at the areas that can be regenerated well through some small interventions, such as improving the quality of public spaces or introducing social events.

Moderate Interventions, such as creating some new public squares, take place at where need to do some urban space transformation appropriately.

Intensive Intervention entails few huge constructions.

The Map of Three Phases Combined with the spatial distribution of the developing intensity, as well as the cost and difficulty of the future implementation, all strategies of this design framework will be delivered in three phases.

The principles of phasing can be explained as following:

Legend: Phase 1 Phase 2

In the first stage of the implementation, the only one current existing bridge connected south and north will be highly facilitated. Meanwhile, most of the strategies in our framework will also be delivered in the phase 1 to attract visitors.

In the next stage, the connectivity will be further enhanced with some infrastructures serving for the whole London.

Phase 3

Poplar High Line will be completed in the next 15 years.

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5.2 Three Phases of Implementation Phase 1 —— 5 years Connectivity

Economy

▪

▪ ▪

▪ ▪

Construction of Aspen Bridge and the two parts it bridges Improvement and enhancement of the road system and cycling routes Formation of pedestrian pathway along the canal

Establish Chrisp Street Yard Construction of the Commodities Supply Center

Community

Heritage

▪ ▪ ▪

▪ ▪

Build and enhance the blocks of affordable housing Attractive landscape Promote Creative Industries

Highlight the Heritage Network Transformation of Clock Tower

Phase 2 —— 10 years Connectivity

Economy

▪ ▪

▪

Construction of the Station Overpass Construction of the southern part of Poplar High Line

▪

Development of the Foundation Cultural Centre “The Agora” Develop the Boxpark and the commercial activities on top of the Station Overpass

Community ▪

Erection and enhancement of the rest proposed residential buildings

Phase 3 —— 15 years Connectivity ▪

Completion of Poplar High Line

Economy ▪

Pocket Retail on Poplar High Line

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6. CONCLUSION

6.1 Conclusion

Upon successful implementation, our plan will achieve the following outcomes.

We will have produced a more connected Poplar by bridging the gap between Poplar and Canary Wharf, creating new bridge infrastructure. This will create an integration between people, creating a place to meet, interact and enjoy. We will have connected the green spaces across Poplar.

We will have regenerated Poplar and started to deliver strategies to create thriving existing communities in the development of the Participatory Poplar Network. In the long term, this regeneration will enhance for jobs, training and housing as such.

We will have build on Poplar’s existing identity by enhancing its historic and public amenities. This will uncover Poplar’s unique character and attract new people to the

area through our introduction of Poplar-Go. This will create a place where residents of Poplar are proud of.

We will have improved the the land around Poplar, utilising the opportunities that it shows potential for. We will boost the current townscape and create wider sustainability principles, namely in the form of the Agora, which will create sustainable use of water and resue of materials.

We will have made Poplar a more prominent figure in the London economy, preventing further out shadowing from Canary Wharf. We will have produced this economic diversity and growth in many ways, such as the Commodity Supply Centre and various bottom up approaches of pocket retail.

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CONTRIBUTIONS This powerpoint is a result of a group effort, which took everyone's key strengths into consideration and enabled all us to work successfully as a team to get this project done.

ANTIGONI ● Structure and layout of the presentation ● Used the current Tower Hamlet Local Plan 2031 band the London Plan to form the policy and ● ● ● ● ● ●

link it to the proposed strategies Contributed to the SWOT analysis Contributed to capture the vision of the overall strategy planning, the masterplan and the proposed design of the interventions in all strategies Analysis of concept, connectivity and economy maps Proposed and analysed the creation of Chrisp Street Yard, The Agora and the Commodities Supplies Centre Categorization of the Heritage sites and their preservation and structure of the Phasing part Involved in the on-site autopsy in the area

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Structure and layout of the presentation Narrative of the vision Economical background analysis Proposed development outline Proposal for new mixed-use developments Write up and proposals for garages redevelopment, the creative castor and creative industries and participatory Poplar Funding strategy Contributed to the SWOT analysis Involved in the on-site autopsy in the area

SHARANDEEP ● Narrative of the Vision, Principles and aims ● Structure and layout of the presentation and title pages ● Outlining the concepts/needs within poplar using ‘The Poplar Story’, and the demographics for the ● ● ● ●

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Structure and layout of the presentation Contributed to the SWOT analysis and to the production of SWOT maps Mapping and designing of Concept and Connectivity maps Graphic design of collages Contributed to the design of the Poplar Go website Structure of the Phasing part Involved in the on-site autopsy in the area Contributed to capture the vision of the overall strategy planning, the masterplan and the proposed design of the interventions in all strategies

Structure and layout of the presentation Produced the maps of Physical Space Analysis Contributed to the SWOT analysis and to the production of SWOT maps Mapping and designing of Concept and Community maps Designed the Masterplan based on our proposals and the Land Use map Contribution to graphic design Involved in the on-site autopsy in the area Contributed to capture the vision of the overall strategy planning, the masterplan and the proposed design of the interventions in all strategies

town and researching the historical aspects and grading of the town using the tower hamlets documents Proposing and outlining the changes in the town in relation to the policy, Write up: the heritage, culture, poplar go; and the graphics for heritage the principle, vision and aims; analysis for the community, connectivity maps and the physical map analysis and the overall analysis and the housing Outlined and analysis of the funding technqiues Collaborative work on contents

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Structure and layout of the presentation Write up of analysis of physical spaces, Heritage analysis and visuals Pocket retail analysis and visuals, Community analysis and visuals Title pages visuals and theme idea, Road section design analysis Economy vision Write up for the analysis and overall conclusion Write up for Poplar Website Collaborative work on contents

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