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Readings
from The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Statistics, Demographics and Social Index of Barking and
by Atta Ahmed
Readings
Illustrations of readings which were used to understand the scope of development, local policy planning and government initiatives.
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Similar to the Barking Infrastructure Report, this report specifically dwells into the prospect of development and a the OAPF strategy outlined by GLA. Furthermore, it states the outlook of the numerous developments including London Riverside.
In most cities there are buildings of character which lose their effectiveness because they are situated in out-ofthe-way locations; there are prominent sites occupied by uninteresting buildings which make no contribution to the surrounding area. In urban design there should be a skilful deployment of architectural energy so that the influence of the fine buildings radiated outward, articulating the whole fabric of the city.
We as architects should initiate innovative and inclusive public architecture, that goes beyond housing and employment high rises.
The Barking and Dagenham infrastructure delivery plan outlines future prospects and current situation in regards, to housing, family, education, public infrastructure, social infrastructure and development. The report outlines numerous strains in three major wards; Abbey, Gasciogne and Eastbrook. The report states that public infrastructure and development needs a balance to accommodate future prospects in the borough. Furthermore, the investigation aims to highlight key regions of necessary development of both social and private realms.
RODING-MADE A Creative Enterprise Zone in Barking & Dagenham
ACTION PLAN
The river Roding action plan illustrated the de-industrialisation of the river front through the designation of numerous financial wharf and sustainable industry parks. This topology of development aims to bring in more employment within the financial sector by eliminating many of the existing jobs that are given to those in the borough with 60% of residents have a job within the borough. This guide also talks about the new Creative Enterprise Zone on the Roding, which the council as of 2018 has “Abandoned”.
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LAND USE STRATEGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Employment 3.3 Housing 3.4 Education
3.5 Retail
3.6 The Green Enterprise District and LSIP 3.7 Safeguarded Wharves
Similar to the Barking Infrastructure Report, this report specifically dwells into the prospect of development and a the OAPF strategy outlined by GLA. Furthermore, it states the outlook of the numerous developments including London Riverside.
