Thames Gateway Interim Plan Development Prospectus - EUKN

A3 The Royals
A3.1 The area known as ‘The Royals’ lies in the London Borough of Newham. Close to
Canary Wharf and The O 2
, these majestic docks are a prime development
location. Many key sites are owned by the LDA.
A3.2 Regeneration in the area is well underway. The ExCeL exhibition centre –
London’s largest single site exhibition centre – is stimulating new investment in
associated facilities. Plans are well advanced to add significantly to the existing
exhibition space and to provide major new conference facilities. The Royals
Business Park will become one of London’s largest urban business parks. London
City Airport is expanding, serving Canary Wharf, the City and London’s business
community. It is a leading private sector employer in Newham with about 1200
employees.
A3.3 The University of East London (UEL) is completing a major expansion of its
campus at the eastern end of the Royals, specialising in business technologies
and media-related courses. UEL makes a major contribution to increasing
participation in higher education. This is particularly important as East London
has some of the lowest participation rates in the UK.
A3.4 Further investment in the Docklands Light Railway is stimulating regeneration.
The extension from Canning Town to London City Airport is now complete;
further work is underway to extend the line to Woolwich Town Centre.
The Thames Barrier Park has brought a previously contaminated site back into
beneficial use. This is London’s first major riverside park.
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THAMES GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTUS