East London is a hub of innovation and regeneration, with a focus on creating sustainable and biodiverse spaces.
From the Canary Wharf Group to Poplar Riverside and the Greenwich Millennium Village, here are three exciting developments that are leading the way in bringing nature back to urban neighbourhoods.
Canary Wharf Group: Creating a Green Oasis
The Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in East London.
The Group is committed to creating biodiverse spaces throughout the estate, with water, wildlife, and greenery as a key focus. They have partnered with landscape architects Gillespies to deliver a landscape strategy that will increase biodiversity across the estate over the next ten years.
CWG’s landscape framework provides a series of long-term ambitions and quick wins that will help enhance existing green spaces and infrastructure on the estate while introducing new green links and spaces to support the health and well-being of tenants, residents, and visitors.
They are also working with the Eden Project to create a model of how biodiversity can thrive in an urban environment. Together, they will tackle the challenge of increasing biodiversity within Canary Wharf and provide the Eden Project with a London base.
The residential offering by Canary Wharf Group comprises of 10 Park Drive and One Park Drive, where an exclusive collection of seven penthouses have just been launched on the 56th floor of the building.
CWG will soon be launching its latest residential offering, 8 Harbord Square, a collection of 82 Manhattan open-plan loft-style apartments. Canary Wharf Group’s residential leasing arm, Vertus, includes Newfoundland, 10 George Street, and 8 Water Street.
Greenwich Millennium Village: A Sustainable Community
Greenwich Millennium Village is one of the best-connected developments in the city, situated just a stone’s throw from the River Thames and Southern Park. The development comprises 50 acres of parkland, including picturesque lakes, ponds, marshland, meadows, woodland, and beaches, providing a habitat for a wealth of wildlife on the doorstep.
The Galleria, the latest phase within the Parkside Collection at Greenwich Millennium Village, presents the latest opportunity to buy at this sought-after address.
Comprising a stylish collection of 104 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and maisonettes, these exclusive new homes occupy a prime position overlooking the Southern Park. A number of homes within this phase will overlook a central podium garden, exclusively for residents of The Galleria.
The podium garden will be neatly landscaped and planted with a variety of trees and shrubs, offering a sanctuary to escape the bustle of the city, while openings at each end of the building allow plenty of light and air into the garden alongside views of the street activity below.
Poplar Riverside: A Home for Bees, Birds, and Butterflies
Poplar Riverside is a major new regeneration scheme located on the banks of the River Lea in East London. The development provides 2,800 homes, including studios, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.
The Greek Link at Poplar Riverside will bring play areas, habitat features including steppingstones and large fallen trees, over 5,000 sq ft of lawns, and over 6,000 sq ft of planting.
Over half of the development will be dedicated to green open space, including a landscaped garden, a 2.5-acre public park, and a 500m riverside walkway.
Home to a plethora of exclusive private residents’ facilities, including a state-of-the-art Home Club, Poplar Riverside also includes a new school, a commercial gym, a crèche, shops, restaurants, and cafés, as well as 90,000 sq ft of commercial space, a new Sainsbury’s store, and a riverside pub.
All apartments provide plenty of living space without compromising on practical necessities like storage and privacy, with large feature windows flooding the rooms with natural light.
Conclusion
East London is transforming, with urban neighbourhoods becoming more biodiverse and sustainable. The Canary Wharf Group, Greenwich Millennium Village, and Poplar Riverside are three examples of developments leading the way in bringing nature back to where we live.
With a focus on creating green spaces, increasing biodiversity, and providing habitats for wildlife, these developments are also providing a sanctuary for residents to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.