Environmental, social and economic performance in the Thames Gateway Growth Area

The Government has ambitious plans for one of the world's biggest urban regeneration projects - Thames Gateway, in and around East London. Our report gives a snapshot of current conditions affecting quality of life. Our analysis of 10 key statistics suggest that Government aspirations for the Gateway's transformation will not be met without more focused intervention and leadership on the economy, jobs, education, planning and building, and protecting the environment. Click here to download the report (PDF, 2006).

Rhetoric to reality

Governments and policy-makers are planning for major development in the Thames Gateway. CPRE's report shows how we can meet housing needs and deliver a high-quality built environment in the Thames Gateway, while protecting and enhancing the landscape. The report addresses significant concerns across a wide range of public policy issues, including urban centre management, landscape protection and natural resources management. Click here to download the report (PDF, 2005).

Making Progress

The development of the Thames Gateway offers an unprecedented opportunity to accommodate on brownfield land much of the housing needs and relieve the pressure for urban expansion on greenfields across southeast England. If done properly, the development could create a high-quality urban residential environment while protecting and enhancing the surrounding countryside. This report makes recommendations for optimising the area's urban capacity and long-term attractiveness as a place to live and work. Click here to download the report (PDF, 2004).