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7. The Pattern of Spatial Development
7.1 Creating Sustainable Communities identifies five “strategic
development locations” (formed by one or more Zone of
Change each) upon which it wishes to particularly focus
development and take advantage of private sector investment
interest16 .
East London Gateway
7.2 The Isle of Dogs, Stratford, Leaside and the Royals are likely to
generate about half of all Gateway employment growth up to
2016. Canary Wharf has developed rapidly as a Central Business
District (CBD) and the London Plan supports its continued
expansion, which will give much of the employment impetus for
the Gateway in the early to middle phases. Crossrail and
enhancement of the Jubilee Line would be needed if Canary
Wharf and the Isle of Dogs are to achieve their fullest growth
potential. Stratford and the Lower Lea offer key opportunities,
which will be re-inforced by the Olympic bid. The London Plan
envisages a Metropolitan Centre with high density mixed use
development at Stratford City, exploiting the international rail
station and becoming a European business centre. It offers a key
employment driver and a focus for housing development, mainly
in the medium to long term.
Greenwich Peninsula/ Woolwich/ Thamesmead
7.3 This area has the potential for 20,000 new homes. Many of
these will be built on the Peninsula, following the success of the
Millenium Village, and at West Thamesmead, Woolwich town
centre and Belvedere. There is substantial employment potential
at Belvedere-Erith. The Greenwich Waterfront Transit would link
the whole area, will open in 2008 and the DLR extension to
Woolwich is scheduled to open in 2007. These will assist
development, mainly in the medium to long term. Crossrail
would greatly enhance the growth potential of the area and the
Thames Gateway Bridge will provide a vital cross- river link
between Barking and Thamesmead.
16 The Thames Gateway Strategic Executive has produced Zonal Action Plans for
each ZOC: these will be taken into account in formulating regional policy.