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On the waterfront

By: Series: Inside Housing ; (21(28) 16 July 2004, 38-40(3)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines how the canalside is becoming an epicentre of urban regeneration both in the provision of new affordable homes with social landlords playing a key role and also mixed-use developments. British Waterways has set up a national regeneration agency, Isis, to promote best practice in waterside regeneration and has established a London-based collaboration with developer Bloc, H2O Urban, which is pinpointing development sites in Berkshire, London and Hertfordshire. Looks at projects in London and southeast England including the Cotall Street mixed-tenure scheme in East London, the Gravesend canal basin development and the Monteith Estate in Bow.

Examines how the canalside is becoming an epicentre of urban regeneration both in the provision of new affordable homes with social landlords playing a key role and also mixed-use developments. British Waterways has set up a national regeneration agency, Isis, to promote best practice in waterside regeneration and has established a London-based collaboration with developer Bloc, H2O Urban, which is pinpointing development sites in Berkshire, London and Hertfordshire. Looks at projects in London and southeast England including the Cotall Street mixed-tenure scheme in East London, the Gravesend canal basin development and the Monteith Estate in Bow.