Located at the heart of Isle of Dogs, between the southern fringe of Canary Wharf and London’s largest urban farm at Mudchute Park, the 11.2 acre site provided an unique opportunity to deliver a significant public space to the neighbourhood. Place and community form the basis of these District Centre proposals.

The ambitious plan to offer a truly mixed-use social, commercial and residential hub commits over a third of the site to public use, including a flexible-use public square, new 3-from entry elementary school, and a Tower Hamlets community Idea Store. Advocating sustainable travel, the scheme is fully pedestrianised, with improved local links to Crossharbour DLR station, allocated over 3,000 cycle spaces for residents and visitors, and future-proofed the existing bus terminus facilities. Up to 1,972 new homes and a new ASDA store will anchor the District Centre along with circa 70,000 sq.ft of retail space. By partnering with Poplar HARCA, a Public Benefit Entity (PBE) and Housing and Regeneration Community Association, dedicated space ensure the retail offered remain relevant and address local community needs.