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Stage One Consultation Report DRAFT December 2017 MP101-SW02-01-XX-CC-REP-XXXX-XXXX-0003 P01 OFFICIAL: Protected 2 STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 1 Summary CONTENTS
1 SUMMARY ...... 3 4 FINDINGS ...... 50 1.1 Introduction 4 4.1 Introduction 52 1.2 Summary of events and involvement 6 4.2 Overall impressions 54 1.3 Synopsis of ndings 8 4.3 Public spaces 58 1.4 Recommendations 12 4.4 Buildings 60 4.5 Inclusivity and accessibility 63 4.6 Sustainability 66 2 BACKGROUND...... 15 4.7 Workshops 68 2.1 Cultural and Education District 16 2.2 About Stratford Waterfront 17 2.3 Who is involved 18 5 TRACKING CHANGES...... 72 2.4 About the design team 20 5.1 Introduction 74 2.5 About the site 22 5.2 Masterplan responses 76 2.6 Context 26
6 NEXT STEPS ...... 78 3 CONSULTATION PROCESS ...... 30 6.1 Consultation timeline 80 3.1 Overview 32 6.2 Contact us 80 3.2 Consultation diary 34 3.3 Communication and promotion 36 APPENDICES...... 82 3.4 Activities and events 38 A. Publicity and communication 84 3.5 Community and involvement 48 B. Exhibition materials 86 C. Questionnaire 98 D. Workshop worksheets 100
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1 SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Summary of events and involvement 1.3 Synopsis of ndings 1.4 Recommendations STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 1 Summary 1 SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Stratford Waterfront and the Cultural and Community consultation Education District Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners (AMUP) The London Legacy Development Corporation has been appointed by LLDC and the partners (LLDC) is working in partnership with Sadler’s to undertake community consultation to inform Wells, UAL’s London College of Fashion and the the development of the Stratford Waterfront Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) to establish Masterplan, the public realm, Carpenters a world-class cultural and education destination Land Bridge, the residential buildings, and the at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. individual buildings for UAL’s London College of Stratford Fashion, the V&A Museum and Sadler’s Wells. Together with UCL East, which will establish The aims of this process are to: a new university campus for UCL (University
College London), Stratford Waterfront is part • Raise awareness of the project and masterplan of a cultural and education district project. development; This will showcase innovation and creativity across arts, education, science and technology • Gather aspirations and understand key issues with regard to the Stratford Waterfront in the area around the London Stadium, the London Aquatics Centre ArcelorMittal Orbit and the London Aquatics masterplan - both for the local community and Centre, leading the way for regeneration and partner institutions’ staff, student and patron growth in east London. communities;
• Be inclusive, accessible, transparent and This forms part of the legacy transformation engaging; of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into a new, diverse and vibrant part of London. • Facilitate a variety of different ways for people to get involved; and International The masterplan commenced in 2015, and has • Clearly communicate the feedback from the Quarter London been revisited in 2017, to be submitted for community to LLDC, the partners and the planning permission in late 2018. masterplanning team.
This report documents the activities, ndings and outcomes from the rst stage of the consultation process and will inform the Statement of Participation (SoP) to be Stratford Waterfront submitted as part of the Stratford Waterfront planning applications.
The Stratford Waterfront site in context, summer 2017
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1.2 SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INVOLVEMENT
Feeding into the masterplan • The design team are taking on board the A year long programme of consultation was feedback from stage one to inform the undertaken to inform the design of Stratford Findings from the consultation have been development of the masterplan, which will be Waterfront which concluded in autumn 2016. STAGE 1 AUTUMN 2017 discussed with LLDC and the masterplanning highlighted during stage two consultation; and team to help inform thinking on the The plans for the site have since been revised • This report is a record of the consultation development of the masterplan. Opportunities following engagement with Historic England Raising awareness, process that will inform the Statement of for feedback to inform the masterplan included: and Royal Parks about potential impacts of gaining feedback Participation (SoP), which will form part of the the proposed residential towers on protected on the concept planning application. views. In the new concept masterplan, the • Members of the project team attending masterplan designs have been amended to deliver consultation events to discuss the masterplan The impact of community feedback on the a largely similar overall scheme utilising and hear feedback first hand; development of the masterplan will be tracked the site’s capacity in a different way. The • Initial findings from events were discussed as the consultation process continues. new masterplan has a revised layout for with LLDC, the partners, and the Stratford approximately 600 residential units on the Waterfront design team; north of the site and a more compact union of STAGE 2 2018SPRING buildings at the southern end for the cultural • Dedicated sessions were established between and education buildings. Sharing and gaining the design team and consultation team; feedback on the The concept masterplan also incorporates draft masterplan and comments from 4,900 local residents, students building designs and businesses who took part in the previous consultation events.
The first stage of consultation for the new event concept masterplan took place between flyers SUMMER 2018 24,000 August and November 2017. Stage one STAGE 3 delivered focused on presenting the concept masterplan, its principles and emerging proposals for Showing and gaining events and feedback. feedback on the final 13 outreach masterplan and activities held High level information was provided on the building design components and arrangement of the scheme, as proposals attendees well as the key principles that were informing 150 at the public the design of the masterplan for Stratford exhibition Waterfront. feedback
AUTUMN 2018 53 forms During stage one, nine different events were STAGE 4 completed held, four outreach activities were undertaken and an online consultation platform was Details of the people launched, involving and engaging with more 661 planning application engaged in than 2,300 people in a variety of ways. Event and how it has been person information was circulated to approximately informed 24,000 local residents and businesses. 1,708 online visitors
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Overview The feedback was collected from:
The response to the masterplan has been • Questionnaire forms extremely positive overall, with 83% of • Commonplace (online platform) respondents feeling excited about the plans for Stratford Waterfront. • ‘Plinko’ game question cards • ‘Big idea’ post-it comments at the public The concept masterplan and its principles exhibition are supported, with 68% of people thinking the height and massing will sit well in • Workshop worksheets the Park, as well as 72% of people feeling • Letters and emails Stratford Waterfront will have a welcoming and inviting approach from all directions. Synopsis of ndings Having been through three previous rounds of consultation, there was an appetite Continuing from previous rounds of for more detail and visualisations of the consultation, a series of themes have buildings. Similar to previous rounds of been used to organise and structure our consultation, there was an interest to learn ndings. This consistency aids analysis and more about the activities and opportunities comparison of the masterplan as it develops the partner institutions will bring. and moves from a draft scheme to more detailed design elements. The following Based on the concept masterplan, pages provide both headline and more Stratford Waterfront is somewhere 81% of detailed feedback, with more analysis by respondents would want to spend time. activity and event found in Chapter 4.
All comments received have been Types of feedback considered and categorised into four themes: Over the duration of Stage 1 we collected more than 350 comments from • Buildings questionnaire forms, Commonplace and • Inclusivity and accessibility the ‘plinko’ game at the pop-up events. As well as in-depth feedback received at our • Public spaces outreach workshops and meetings, recorded • Sustainability on the corresponding worksheets.
This approach enables a consistent and transparent process that records feedback in a clear method to discover the most common comments, issues and priorities for local people and stakeholders.
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Headline feedback
INCLUSIVITY & SUSTAINABILITY PUBLIC SPACES BUILDINGS ACCESSIBILITY
• There was an excitement around Stratford • There were suggestions that cycling and • There was a desire to see activity and • There was an overall positive response Waterfront and a hope that the local walking could be encouraged through events, as well as unprogrammed/informal to the arrangement, height, and massing community would benet segregated paths, interesting/scenic space of the buildings routes, clear signage and bicycle locking • Some of the potential benets mentioned facilities • In terms of activities, people mentioned: • People agreed that the arrangement of were employment, school programmes a street market, outdoor shows and the buildings had the potential to enable and education/apprenticeships • People felt positive about the role exhibitions, restaurants and cafes, sports, collaboration and interaction; there was Stratford Waterfront would play in fairs, and festivals also interest in the idea of the buildings • People pointed out that affordability (of increasing biodiversity through planting being joined internally the housing, of the exhibitions, and of • For informal/unprogrammed space, people cafes and restaurants) is key to inclusivity • The need to consider the sustainability wanted space to have a picnic and to • A minority of people expressed of construction methods and building relax (quiet as well as loud spaces). They concerns: that the arrangement was • Some felt the site was well connected and materials was mentioned also mentioned spaces that feel like they crowded; that the buildings were too others suggested it can be a long walk for are owned by the people rather than the tall; and that the buildings were not tall those that are less able. The latter group • People felt that Stratford Waterfront institutions, giving the example of the enough suggested a shuttle bus be considered would be a continuation of the Park’s Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern environmentally-ambitious work • People felt the buildings would t well • Carpenters Land Bridge was well received • People emphasised the need for an with the surrounding context and seen as essential infrastructure abundance of greenery, some mentioning that you could approach planting creatively • Respondents understood the idea of • People hoped the site could be wheelchair (to relate to institutions’ activities, in the ‘two fronts’ but felt that the scheme and buggy accessible without fuss or relation to the seasons, or treating outdoor should also respond to the character to OTHER asking for help spaces as a canvas) the north and south
• Respondents emphasized the need for • Lighting was a priority that emerged • People were keen to see the fronts of accessible amenities across the site the buildings animated through windows including: public toilets, seating (varied • Making more of the waterways was of showing the activity inside, art and light • There was a strong feeling of excitement types, some with backs), signage, and interest, potentially with a water bus/taxi or installations about the partners coming to the area information points to have ¦oating shows * • People are keen to see individuality in • People hoped the work of the • There was a desire to have a children’s • People were keen to ensure that thought is building design, while still being part of institutions could showcase or relate to area, youth-focused exhibitions or family- given to how spaces can be used in different a coherent whole the culture and history of east London friendly activities weather or seasons, making sure there is public realm that can be enjoyed in the • There was a positive response to the • People were positive about the • People wanted an opportunity for winter and rain idea of a common material family work that has already been done to co-creation/somewhere to express (casting) and people suggested this could collaborate between partners and themselves be used to explore the heritage of the with the community, and were looking area, and to involve local artists forward to seeing more of this
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1.5 RECOMMENDATIONS
Stage 1 consultation engaged a large and diverse population, with widespread support Process recommendations for the masterplan. Excitement for the project and the opportunities it could bring for local • Undertake relevant analysis to identify people has continued to grow. under-represented groups, particularly BAME populations, which can be targeted going The partner institutions have been central forward. to this with people both keen to see the • Ensure Stage 2 consultation materials explain masterplan develop and nd out more how the feedback thus far has informed the about what each institution is bringing to design process. Stratford and how they will benet the local communities. • As design progresses use a consultation format which allows the communication of Following on from the experiences of Stage greater detail, in a graphic, easy-to-digest and 1, a number of key recommendations have engaging format. been identied for both the masterplan and • Agree with the design team and partners the broader process. This is to ensure that Stratford areas of focus for consultation going forward Waterfront can continue its development and and appropriate timing for feedback to build on the public enthusiasm witnessed to in¦uence the design. date. • Continue to use the consultation process to raise awareness of Stratford Waterfront and what it has to offer to local communities.
• Ensure that comments not specic to the masterplan are recorded and passed to the correct teams for consideration.
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2 BACKGROUND
2.1 Cultural and Education District 2.2 About Stratford Waterfront 2.3 Who is involved 2.4 About the design team 2.5 About the site 2.6 Context STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 2 Background 2 BACKGROUND
2.1 CULTURAL AND EDUCATION DISTRICT 2.2 ABOUT STRATFORD WATERFRONT
A new, vibrant education and cultural district and the London Aquatics Centre. UCL East Stratford Waterfront will include a new will be the site of a new university campus campus for UAL’s London College of Fashion, The new culture and education district will for University College London (UCL), while a 550-seat theatre for Sadler’s Wells and a create a powerhouse for innovation and Stratford Waterfront features a new campus new museum created by the Victoria and creativity through a unique collaboration for UAL’s London College of Fashion, along Albert Museum. It will showcase London between world-leading universities, arts and with major new spaces for the Victoria at its cultural and academic best, bringing culture bodies, opening up opportunities for and Albert Museum and Sadler’s Wells. together outstanding organisations with all. Discussions are also underway between the exceptional programmes in the performing arts, Smithsonian Institution and the Victoria and education, fashion, visual arts, craft, science, Inspired by the vision for the legacy of Albert Museum to work together to create a technology and cutting-edge design. Stratford 1944 Photo Of The Site Showing Industrialised Area the Great Exhibition that produced the major new international collaboration. Waterfront will also provide new residential unique collection of world-class museums, accommodation, retail and public spaces. universities and concert halls in Kensington, Overall, the scheme is expected to deliver the culture and education district aims to 1,500 jobs, 1.5 million additional visitors and Located on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, create a comparable lasting legacy from the £1.02 billion of economic value to Stratford Stratford Waterfront stretches north from London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the surrounding area. the London Aquatics Centre, with Carpenters in east London. Road running along the eastern edge and UCL East will open in autumn 2020 and the Waterworks River to the west. See the image The scheme will occupy two sites in the south rst buildings on Stratford Waterfront will to the right, labelled ‘2012 Plan Of The Site’. of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park framed open by 2022. by the London Stadium, ArcelorMittal Orbit Communities surrounding the Park will be invited to engage with the cultural and education organisations to learn, explore and 1955 Map Of The Site experience the opportunities available to them. STRATFORD WATERFRONT
Close to the London Aquatics Centre, Stratford Waterfront will include UAL’s London College of Fashion campus, a 550- seat theatre for Sadler’s Wells and a new museum created by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
2012 Plan Of The Site
UCL EAST
UCL East will be a new university campus for UCL (University College London) to the south of the ArcelorMittal Orbit. It is envisaged as a radical new model of how a university campus can be embedded in the local community and with businesses, as
well as providing world-leading research, 2012 Photo Looking Towards The Former education, entrepreneurship and innovation. Water Polo Arena
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2.3 WHO IS INVOLVED
London2 Legacy Development Corporation Sadler’s Wells 7 UAL’s London College of Fashion Victoria and Albert Museum
Photography by Andrew Land 3 5 8 London Legacy Development Corporation Sadler’s Wells is a world-leading dance London College of Fashion, UAL, is a world The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the views into the site (LLDC) is the landowner and developer of the house, presenting a year-round programme leader in fashion design, media and business world’s leading museum of art and design Stratford Waterfront site. of dance of every kind to audiences of education. It has been nurturing creative with collections unrivalled in their scope Formed in April 2012, LLDC seeks to use the over 500,000 in London each year. It talent for over a century, offering courses and diversity. It was established to make opportunity of the London 2012 Games and commissions and produces original work in all things fashion. Across every subject, works of art available to all and to inspire the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and tours it to arts venues in the UK it encourages students to examine the past British designers and manufacturers. Today, to change the lives of people in east London and overseas. Since 2005, Sadler’s Wells and challenge the present, to form their own the V&A’s collections, which span over 5,000 and drive growth and investment in London has helped to bring over 150 new dance ideas. It gives them the skills, opportunities years of human creativity in virtually every and the UK, by developing an inspiring and works to the stage. It also nurtures the – and above all, the freedom – to put those medium and from many parts of the world, innovative place where people want – and next generation of talent through its artist ideas into practice. continue to intrigue, inspire and inform. can afford – to live, work and visit. development programmes.
LLDC is responsible for delivering one of the Facilities to be provided include: Facilities to be provided include: Facilities to be provided include: most important Olympic legacy promises 2 - the long-term planning, development, • A welcoming and highly functional building • 36,000m global research and education hub. • A welcoming new museum where visitors management and maintenance of the Park can explore the V&A’s collections, meet, and unique resource for dance. • Welcoming public lobby, gallery, fashion lab and its impact on the surrounding area after socialise, and take part in events. and showcase space for events. the London 2012 Games. • A new 550-seat theatre designed for mid- • Pioneering exhibitions, gallery displays, and scale performance. • A new campus home to all of the College’s community activities. It is a Mayoral Development Corporation and • Flexible making spaces for research, 6,500 students and staff across all areas of works closely with a number of organisations development and production of dance. study. • Spaces for community-led projects, including the Mayor of London, the Greater residencies, installations, and emerging • Specialist teaching spaces including a fashion London Authority, central government, the • Choreographic centre and hip hop academy. design talent. business school. east London Growth Boroughs, residents • New space for creative learning and • A co-curated programme with the in neighbouring local communities, local • Sustainability and innovation research centre. community work, working with our partners Smithsonian Institution, bringing two of the organisations, businesses and regeneration in Stratford. • Social enterprise with opportunities to engage world’s leading museums together for the agencies and national and international east London’s diverse society. rst time. sporting, cultural and leisure organisations. • Learning and engagement programmes and opportunities for audiences, participants, • Incubators to support graduates and small • A cafe, shop and outdoor spaces with great artists and local communities. fashion businesses. views over the Park.
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2.4 ABOUT THE DESIGN TEAM
Allies and Morrison O’Donnell + Tuomey Arquitecturia Camps Felip Other team members
The project is also being developed and supported by the following technical design team:
• LDA Design for public realm design
• Buro Happold engineers
• Gardiner and Theobald cost consultants
• Charcoal Blue theatre and acoustics consultancy
Allies and Morrison is preparing the O’Donnell + Tuomey is designing new Arqutecturia Camps Felip is designing the Stratford Waterfront masterplan and buildings for Sadler’s Wells and the new bridge that will connect Stratford designing a new campus for UAL’s London Victoria and Albert Museum, as well as one Waterfront with International Quarter College of Fashion. residential building. London.
The practice is based in London and The practice is based in Dublin and The practice is based in Barcelona and operates from their studios at 85 specialises in cultural, educational and specialises in cultural, civic and community Southwark Street – the RIBA London community and residential architecture architecture projects. Recent projects Building of the Year 2004, shown above. projects. Recent projects include the include Cultural Centre Ferreries in Tortosa, Photographers’ Gallery in London, the Lyric Marlborough Gallery in Barcelona and The work of the practice ranges Theatre in Belfast and the Irish Language Contemporary Art Centre Bolit in Girona. from architecture, interior design Cultural Centre in Derry. and conservation on the one hand to The practice was established in 2006 and masterplanning, planning, consultation and The practice has been led by Sheila since then has won several awards, with research on the other. D’Donnell and John Tuomey for more than Olga Felip named the Emerging Woman 25 years. In 2015 they received the Royal in Architecture 2013 by the Architects’ Allies and Morrison prepared the Olympic Gold Medal, the world’s most prestigious Journal. The practice represented Catalunya Masterplan and the Legacy Communities award in architecture. and Balearic Islands at the 2012 Venice Scheme Masterplan and has also prepared a Biennale. number of masterplans surrounding Queen The practice has been short listed for the Elizabeth Olympic Park. Stirling Prize 5 times and for the Mies van der Rohe Award 6 times. 37 completed projects have won an RIBA Award and the practice has twice been O’Donnell and Tuomey’s Student Centre LSE, short listed for the Stirling Prize – for the shown above, was RIBA London Building revitalisation of the Royal Festival Hall in of the Year, in 2015 and was short listed 2008 and for New Court Rothschilds Bank for both the Stirling Prize and Mies van der in collaboration with OMA in 2012. Allies Rohe Award. and Morrison was awarded the 2015 AJ120 Practice of the Year.
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2.5 ABOUT THE SITE River Lea
The site today • The South Plaza on the opposite bank of The Stratford Waterfront site today is bound Waterworks River is a major new civic to the west by Waterworks River and its river Belvedere space that has the potential to become a +12m walk; to the east by Carpenters Road running modern-day ‘pleasure garden’ for London. It alongside the London Overground and Network currently terraces gently down to the edge Site of future Rail lines; and to the south by the Stratford International Quarter London of Waterworks River with generous steps Development Walk across the F10 bridge and the service for sitting and gathering overlooking the +6m spaces for the London Aquatics Centre below it. river.
Waterworks River The site itself is now vacant following the • Carpenters Road runs between Stratford removal of the temporary Olympic Water Polo High Street and Hackney Wick. It is 2-way Arena, ramped access road and other service with a bus route and is largely level +6m venues constructed for the London 2012 between one end of the site and the other. Olympic and Paralympic Games. It temporarily formed part of the loop South +8m road around the site during the Olympics Plaza Features and is currently not well used, though this • The F10 bridge provides a main access may change as more of the legacy plan is River Pontoons Stratford Walk F09 bridge to the Park from Stratford and Westeld completed. +7m Stratford City and is one of the most +14m important entrances into the Park. It is set approximately 8m above the general site level, bridging over the railway lines and City Mill River Carpenters Road, forming a plaza in front
of the Upper Welcome Zone of the London F10 bridge London Aquatics Centre. Aquatics Centre
• The London Aquatics Centre holds 2,500 spectators and continues to be used by a variety of people on a day-to-day basis, from local people learning to swim to elite athletes training for competitions.
View of site from F10 bridge • Waterworks River is an important part of Key the topography of the Park. It is tidal and Stadium ArcelorMittal forms part of the Bow Back Rivers that Orbit ¦ow into the River Lea. The river walk Red line boundary alongside the river slopes up approximately Roads 2m from the base of the London Aquatics Rail Centre to the junction with the F09 bridge Pedestrian/cycle routes adjacent to site before sloping down again as it joins with Pedestrian crossing Carpenters Road. Bus stop Prevailing wind Sun path
London Aquatics Centre service route
View north west of Waterworks River from the F10 bridge Aerial view of site today
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Opportunities Constraints
The setting and location of Stratford Waterfront There are also constraints within the site that provide many unique opportunities for the limit possibilities for the masterplan. These are masterplan to take advantage of. These are summarised below. summarised below. • Contaminated ground exists across the • A critical mass of residential, cultural and entire site below a 600mm layer of clean education buildings to create a new unique material. Excavations for basements must urban district and destination. be carefully considered.
• Proximity to national and international • Carpenters Road is classed as a ‘no build’ public transport facilities makes the site an zone due to signicant electrical and ideal location to support a new cultural and telecommunications infrastructure present. educational district. • A surface water drain crosses the site at • Developing a public realm that will function its midpoint to discharge into Waterworks as a civic and binding agent among the River. This will require a clearance zone partner institutions, as well as stitching into along its length for maintenance. the wider Park. The unique setting and special character of the Park View from the F10 bridge over Carpenters Road and the railway • Flood defences exist but vulnerable areas • Exploiting the level change to maximise the (e.g. basements) must be considered in connection among institutions and provide event of a breach and possible water path a permeable, engaging and accessible edge ways. to the Park. • A service route currently runs between the • The proximity of UCL East provides London Aquatics Centre and the site with opportunity for synergy and collaboration. re escape doors opening out. This access will need to be maintained. • The Park setting and presence of water give it a very special character. The prevailing • London City Airport is within a dened wind and sunshine also allow natural 10km radius which requires consultation ventilation and passive solar gain. with the Civil Aviation Authority to explore the scope for tall buildings on the site.
Basic diagram illustrating the microclimate and surrounding Basic diagram illustrating the below ground utilities waterways
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2.6 CONTEXT
A fast changing area WALTHAM Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and its FOREST surroundings are signicant areas of change in HACKNEY one of the most exciting and fastest-growing 13 areas in London. Here are some of the projects around the site. 11 10 1 EAST WICK 14 2 SWEETWATER 12
3 HACKNEY WICK CENTRAL 1 15 4 STRATFORD WATERFRONT 3 5 UCL EAST 15 2 6 LONDON STADIUM 18 4 7 BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY 17 16 8 PUDDING MILL 7 9 RICK ROBERTS WAY NEWHAM 6 10 HERE EAST
11 CHOBHAM MANOR 5 12 EAST VILLAGE 7 13 CHOBHAM ACADEMY 14 CHOBHAM FARM 9 15 INTERNATIONAL QUARTER LONDON 20 8 16 GLASSHOUSE GARDENS 17 CHERRY PARK 21 19 18 ANGEL LANE TOWER 19 STRAND EAST HAMLETS 20 MARSHGATE LANE 21 COOK’S ROAD
Borough boundaries
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1 EAST WICK 6 THE LONDON STADIUM 11 CHOBHAM MANOR 16 GLASSHOUSE GARDENS Summary: Approximately 870 new homes, new Summary: Home of West Ham United. A new Summary: The first of the five new neighbourhoods Summary: The residential development that forms primary school Mossbourne Riverside Academy and community track will be open alongside the London from 2015. Including 828 new homes, 75% designed part of International Quarter London - 330 new two new nurseries. Stadium and will be home to the Newham and Essex for families and 28% affordable homes. Shops, homes looking out over the iconic buildings of the Status: Phase 1 approved, start on site summer Beagles Athletic Club. The London Stadium will also cafés, bars and other facilities will support a vibrant south of the Park as part of International Quarter 2017. Mossbourne Riverside Academy opened in become the new national centre, having hosted the community. London. September 2016 London 2017 World Athletics Status: occupation of phase 1 and construction Status: Occupied Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation, Status: Fully open underway phase 2 Developer: Lend Lease and LCR East Wick and Sweetwater Projects Ltd Developer: E20 Stadium LLP Developer: Chobham Manor LLP CHERRY PARK 7 17 2 SWEETWATER BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY 12 EAST VILLAGE Summary: Approx 1,200 new homes alongside Summary: Approximately 650 new homes including Summary: A sports specialist secondary school and Summary: 2,818 new homes, a new school (Chobham community facilities, restaurants, cafés and a apartments and family homes. A new primary school primary school with a 6th form across two sites. Academy - see point 12), a new health centre, cafés, servicing facility for Marks and Spencer. as part of Bobby Moore Academy (see point 7), two Status: Fully open bars, restaurants, shops and 27 acres of public space Status: Hybrid planning application approved new nurseries, community space, Further developments for an additional 2,000 homes a library and health centre. Proposed operator: David Ross are currently in the planning process. Developer: Stratford City Developments Ltd Education Trust Status: Outline planning permission granted Status: Now open 18 ANGEL LANE Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation, 8 PUDDING MILL Developer: Get Living London and Triathlon Homes East Wick and Sweetwater Projects Ltd. Summary: Unite student accommodation for 750 Summary: A residential neighbourhood that will students, new hotel, a major apartment tower and 13 CHOBHAM ACADEMY HACKNEY WICK CENTRAL deliver approximately 1,300 homes, employment offices 3 Summary: Creation of a new neighbourhood centre floorspace, retail units, community facilities, and a Summary: All through school for 3-18 year olds. In Status: Opened September 2015 wide range of open spaces. addition to 100 children in the nursery, the Academy focused around Hackney Wick Station. The new Developer: Unite Group Plc station which includes an underpass through the Status: Outline planning permission granted with has 600 students in the primary school, a further existing embankment will create a new north – amendments currently being considered by LLDC 900 students in the secondary school and a Sixth Form for 420 students. 19 STRAND EAST south pedestrian link. The neighbourhood centre Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation development will consist of workspace clusters with Status: Now open Summary: 1,200 homes, office spaces for a range of a diverse range of spaces, retail, local amenities, and Developer: A Lend Lease Harris Partnership businesses including digital and creatives, a riverside the introduction of between 800-850 new homes. 9 RICK ROBERTS WAY park and a range of retail and community uses. Status: Station improvement works underway. Summary: Provision of approximately 400 new Status: Construction underway homes as part of a mixed-use masterplan. 14 CHOBHAM FARM Resolution to grant planning permission Developer: Vastint UK Status: Outline planning permission granted, with Summary: A new family neighbourhood delivering Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation approximately 1,000 homes (of which over 40% are secondary school relocated within PDZ3 (see no. 7) MARSHGATE LANE and further amendments under consideration family homes), home zone streets, new public space, 20 4 STRATFORD WATERFRONT commercial space and community facilities. Summary: 8 new buildings containing approximately Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation 45,000 sq ft of business floorspace, 254 new homes Status: Occupied and Newham and open space. Developer: LCR and East Thames Group Status: Planning permission granted 5 UCL EAST HERE EAST 10 Developer: Vastint UK Summary: A new campus for UCL, plus student Summary: Transforming the former Olympic Press 15 INTERNATIONAL QUARTER LONDON accommodation. Using a radical new model of how a and Broadcast Centre – an innovation centre set to Summary: 4 million sq ft of new workplace - TFL and COOK’s ROAD university campus can be embedded in the provide over 1.2 million square feet of space for the FCA confirmed as tenants. A 21 local community. Summary: Approximately 543 residential units and creative entrepreneurs and creating up to 7,500 4 star hotel, shops, restaurants, childcare and 58,000 sq ft of commercial floorspace and open Status: Resolution to grant outline planning jobs on site and in the local community. Key tenants community facilities. Approximately 25,000 jobs spaces and landscaping. permission November 2017 include BT Sport, Hackney Community College, created Loughborough University and Infinity SDC. Status: The application for the southern block has Developer: London Legacy Development Corporation Status: TfL in occupation and new phases under been approved. and UCL Status: Fully operational construction Developer: Bellway Developer: iCITY, a joint venture between Delancey Developer: Lend Lease and LCR and Infinity SDC
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3 CONSULTATION PROCESS
3.1 Overview 3.2 Consultation diary 3.3 Communication and promotion 3.4 Activities and events 3.5 Community and involvement 3 Consultation Process 3 CONSULTATION PROCESS
3.1 OVERVIEW
The masterplan for Stratford Waterfront is Stage three | Final masterplan and building informed by a four stage consultation process. designs Key stakeholders and the communities surrounding the Park are involved at each stage • Stage three will present the final of the design process. The aims of each stage masterplan and building designs, focusing are summarised below: on sharing more information about their detail. Stage one | Concept masterplan • The evolution of the design work will be • The first stage of consultation of was tracked in response to feedback collected. concerned with reintroducing Stratford Further feedback will be sought on the Waterfront to the public and local look and feel of the buildings and Stratford communities around the Park. Waterfront as a place.
• Consultation concentrated on sharing • Information on the planning applications the concept masterplan and the design being submitted for Stratford Waterfront principles shaping it. will be shared and how people can stay involved in the project. • Findings from stage one have been fed into the design team’s work and the Stage four | Submission development of the draft masterplan. • This final tages of the process will be Stage two | Draft masterplan and buildings centred on sharing the story of the design masterplan and its development over the past year. • Building on the successes and lessons learnt in stage one, the second stage will continue • Information on the application will be to promote the project through a variety of shared alongside the final design work. methods. • Following submission, information about • Stage two will focus on introducing the the application will be shared to thank local draft masterplan and individual building communities and stakeholders for their designs to the public; demonstrating, where involvement and contribution. possible, how findings have begun to shape the masterplan.
• Consultation will be closely designed with the design team in order to identify key areas for public input. The feedback collected will then help shape and inform the final masterplan as a reflection of local people’s aspirations; as well as those of the partner institutions.
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10 NOVEMBER Senior BEEs workshop 3.2 CONSULTATION DIARY
Key dates from Stage One 29 NOVEMBER 24 OCTOBER London Living Lates Stage one aimed to involve as many people The timeline below sets out the range of Bow Pop-up as possible through a variety of means. These engagement activity undertaken, including the
methods are always accessible and appropriate number of people engaged at each event. In 12 attendees for the diverse range of communities and addition to this, existing LLDC panels have been 2 worksheets completed stakeholders engaged in the process. kept up to date with plans, including the Park Panel.
28 OCTOBER 120 people engaged 22 people engaged 17 OCTOBER Public Exhibition Pop-up 25 AUGUST Stakeholder Workshop Legacy Youth Voice Workshop
150 people engaged 26 OCTOBER 53 questionnaires completed 22 NOVEMBER 29 attendees 12 members attended 3 worksheets completed Stratford Pop-up Chobham Manor 6 worksheets completed 09 OCTOBER Neighbourhood Event Door-to-door distribution 21 OCTOBER Hackney Wick Pop-up
114 people engaged 40 people engaged
24,000 ¦yers delivered 20 bundles to local centres plus emails
43 people engaged
WORKSHOPS COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY EXHIBITION OUTREACH WORKSHOPSOUTREACH OUTREACH JULY 20 OCTOBER 09 NOVEMBER 06 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER Here East Pop-up Here East Coffee Morning Webpage updated Commonplace launched 04§14 DECEMBER 25 OCTOBER UAL’s London College of Stratford DLR Pop-up Fashion
42 people engaged 24 people engaged
53 people engaged 1,279 unique visits on the webpage 429 visitors to the platform
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3.3 COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTION
Online
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has a dedicated part of its website that is regularly updated over each stage of consultation. This ensures people are kept informed about the development of the project, opportunities to get involved and materials used at the events can be accessed online.
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/stratford- waterfront
An online platform was also used specically Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website to share the consultation material and gain feedback through interactive means. This ensured people who were not available to attend a pop-up event or public exhibition were still able to engage in the project. Findings from the online content have been incorporated into the physical feedback collected.
Commonplace website stratfordwaterfront.commonplace.is
Flyer distribution
In October 2017, over 24,000 ¦yers were distributed across households and businesses surrounding the Park; with bundles also left at local businesses and community locations. These ¦yers contained details on Stratford Commonplace website landing page Waterfront and informed people of the time and dates of the pop-up events and the public
exhibition. Stratford Waterfront is a project being led by the London Legacyare opening Development new spaces Corporation. at Queen A series of world renowned cultural institutions including UAL’s London College of Fashion, Sadler’s Wells and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are opening new spaces at Queen STRATFORDElizabeth Olympic WATERFRONT Park as part of the legacy masterplan. IN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Following your feedback and stakeholder inputs we have undertaken a masterplan review. The new Concept Masterplan for Stratford Waterfront is ready for your comment, ideas and Your feedback will help shape the design process so join us at our upcoming Letters and emails suggestions. Your feedback will help shape the design process so join us at our upcoming events to meet the design team, LLDC, the partners, ask questions and discuss the proposals. STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL POP-UP 25 October, 4:00pm - 7:00pm HERE EAST POPUP Stratford International DLR station, 20 October, 12:00pm - 3:00pm In mid-October, emails were sent out to those Here East, QEOP, E20 3BS Celebration Avenue, E15 2ER HACKNEY WICK POP-UP STRATFORD POP-UP 21 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm 26 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm who were already on the project mailing list Stour Space, 7 Roach Road, E3 2PA Stratford Shopping Centre, E15 1NG BOW POP-UP PUBLIC MASTERPLAN EXHIBITION 24 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm 28 October, 12:00pm - 5:00pm from the previous rounds of consultation. These Bow Idea Store, Roman Road, E3 5ES The Last Drop, 3 Thornton Street, E20 2DA We need YOUR help to shape the masterplan. Flip overJoin to us see for where tea, coffee and cake! people had requested to be kept involved in you can meet us, see the design work and give your feedback! @ [email protected] the project as it developed and were invited QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/stratford-waterfront to attend the public exhibition to see the new concept masterplan. Flyer distributed to communities around the Park
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3.4 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Outreach activity Chobham Manor Neighbourhood Event NEIGHBOURHOOD
The consultation strategy was planned to Chobham Manor is located in East Village and EVENT INVITING ALL CHOBHAM MANOR RESIDENTS! engage a range of local people through events with many residents moving into new homes a Wednesday 22 November 2017 At RedYellowBlue, 28 Victory Parade, London E15 2ER specically organised for Stratford Waterfront, neighbourhood event was planned. Residents Drop-in anytime between 6pm and 8.30pm
as well as tapping into existing events. were invited to nd out what was going on in • Come along and have a drink and some nibbles with Neighbourhood Services and your their neighbourhood and local area. Property Manager. • Meet your neighbours and find out about ways to The purpose of the outreach activity was to get involved. • You can also find out about what’s going on at identify community events happening in and Stratford Waterfront was present at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. around the Park, where Stratford Waterfront November event with some consultation We look forward to seeing you. could have a presence. Tasked primarily with materials. Attendees were encouraged to view FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharan Ansong, Business Lead - Chobham Manor: awareness raising, attendees were given an the online content and stay involved in the T: 0300 456 9998 (extension 2510) E: [email protected] update on the project with informal discussions project by signing up to the mailing list. In total, held around the masterplan and the future 40 people attended. Chobham Manor Neighbourhood Event ¦yer opportunities to get involved. Get Living London Lates Attendees were encouraged to view the materials and access the online content. Get Living London are a residential landlord Building on a successful strategy during this with properties in East Village, looking out rst stage of consultation, more outreach onto the North Park. They hold an informal, opportunities will be sought in future stages. bi-monthly event for their residents to nd out about what is going on in the area; inviting Here East Community Coffee Morning local businesses and services to hold a stall.
Here East, located in the Park, holds regular Stratford Waterfront was invited to attend, held community coffee mornings for local residents, a stall with consultation materials and spoke to business, Park partners and their tenants. Here East Coffee Morning advertisement online attendees In total, 120 residents attended the
These mornings provide an opportunity for event. Image of consultation materials used at Get Living London Lates attendees to nd out more about developments at Here East and what is going on in the
neighbourhood. Event details Here East Community Coffee Morning, Stratford Waterfront was invited to present Thursday 11 November 2017, 9:30am - at the November coffee morning to share an 11:00am update on the project and its timeline, and Coffee Works, Here East, E20 3BS introduce the concept masterplan.
A consolidated set of consultation materials Chobham Manor Neighbourhood Event, were brought along for attendees to browse Wednesday 22 November 2017, 6:00pm - at their leisure following the presentation. 24 8:30pm, Red Yellow Blue, E15 2ER people attended in total.
Image of the concept masterplan presentation Get Living London Lates, Wednesday 29 November 2017, 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Get London Living, E20 1DB
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Consultation activity
Workshops: Legacy Youth Voice, Stakeholder Workshop, Senior BEEs
The workshops were held during August, October and November 2017 in a variety of venues. These sessions allowed three distinct groups to be engaged in focused discussion on the concept masterplan and its principles. This allowed for in-depth dialogue as well as input from often under-represented groups.
Brief introductory presentations on the concept masterplan were led by a design team member, Legacy Youth Voice Stakeholder Workshop Senior BEEs explaining the design response to a series of site and project constraints. Round table The legacy Youth Voice is a group of diverse To launch the consultation process and The Senior BEEs are a group of over 50s living discussions, facilitated by team members, young people from the boroughs surrounding reintroduce the project to local people, an in and around Hackney with a specic interest explored the concept masterplan with the Park. Having been set up by LLDC prior to invited stakeholder event was held in October and understanding of the built environment. comments recorded on themed worksheets. the Games, they have been heavily involved 2017. This session involved a presentation on They regularly make valuable contributions in shaping the regeneration that is and will be the concept masterplan by Allies and Morrison, to development plans through their unique taking place in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Q&A session and worksheet exercise. perspectives and local knowledge.
Event details Some members of the group were involved in Bringing together the design and project teams The group had previously been engaged in Legacy Youth Voice workshop, Friday 25 previous rounds of consultation, whilst others with local stakeholders, the event set the scene past rounds of consultation, therefore it was August 2017, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Allies were new to the project. Therefore, we invited for the new concept masterplan and allowed in- opportune to hold another session with them. and Morrison Studios, SE1 0HX the group to undertake an early workshop in depth discussion about its shaping principles. A presentation on the concept masterplan was August 2017 which served as a reintroduction followed by round table discussions. In total, 12 to Stratford Waterfront. Areas of discussion centred around the people attended, completing two worksheets. Stakeholder workshop, Tuesday 17 principles of ‘The Union’; ‘Two Fronts’; and the October 2017, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, The Last The group discussed the concept masterplan; approach to the public realm. Drop, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, E20 their aspirations for Stratford Waterfront; their 2AD favourite places to visit and how design shapes Refreshments were served during the evening their experience of the built environment. and discussion was followed by a drinks and Senior BEEs workshop, Friday 10 networking reception. In total, 29 people November 2017, 10:30am - 12:30pm, Discussion was followed by lunch and a tour of attended, completing three worksheets. LLDC, E15 1AZ the design team’s studio as well as the Allies and Morrison model making facilities. In total,
STRATFORD WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP 17 OCTOBER 2017 12 members of the group attended. STRATFORD WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN SENIOR BEES WORKSHOP 10 NOVEMBER 2017 We want the public buildings and spaces to be In what ways could the inside and outside public What activities would you like to see in the public Do you support the concept of the Union? Do you support the concept of the Two Fronts? inviting and accessible to all. In your view, how spaces be fun and encourage play? spaces? Suggestions will help us design and test How can the masterplan enable the institution buildings to be greater than the sum of their parts? In what ways should they respond to the character of the adjacent areas? could that be achieved? these spaces. 1 2 3 How can the design of the buildings facilitate interaction, collaboration, and participation? How different should they be? How can they work together to read as one place?
YOUR ASPIRATIONSSENSING FOR STRATFORDSTRATFORD WATERFRONT WATERFRONT What events and activitiesHow would will youpeople like experience to see taking Stratford place? Waterfront through their senses? How do you want to taste, 4 smell, see, hear and touch Stratford Waterfront? How can this be used by the design team?
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How can we encourage people to walk or cycle to What would encourage you to spend time at Other comments, ideas and suggestions. Do you support the approach to the public realm? In what ways can Stratford Waterfront be accessible and inclusive for all? How can the type and mix of planting reflect and add to the Park? How can buildings feel welcoming and inviting? What are your ideas for making the buildings sustainable? Stratford Waterfront? Can Carpenters Road and the Stratford Waterfront in the day and evening? river tow paths play a role in this? 5 What types of activities would you like to see at Stratford Waterfront? How can the public realm be easy to move through? 5 4 6 What supporting infrastructure would help make Stratford Waterfront comfortable and how could this best be integrated? e.g. benches, toilets, information points, signage
How can we make the residential buildings feel a part of the Park and work with the 6 cultural and education buildings? From left to right: Legacy Youth Voice worksheets, Stakeholder workshop worksheets, Senior BEEs worksheets 3 4
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Pop-up events
Event details Over October 2017 a series of local community Friday 20 October 2017, 12:00pm - 3:00pm, pop-up events were held in advance of the Here East reception foyer, Queen Elizabeth upcoming public exhibition. The pop-ups aimed Olympic Park, E20 3BS to raise awareness of the project; introduce the concept masterplan; understand a cross-section of local views on Stratford Waterfront; and Saturday 21 October 2017, 10:30am - invite them to view the full set of materials at 1:30pm, Stour Space, Hackney Wick, E3 2PA the public exhibition or online.
Tuesday 24 October 2017, 10:30am - A range of consultation tools were used 1:30pm, Bow Idea Store, E3 5ES to engage in dialogue about the project, introducing the partner institutions and concept masterplan, alongside understanding ideas and Wednesday 25 October 2017,4:00pm - aspirations. The pop-up events were based 7:00pm, Stratford International DLR, E15 2ER around:
• A large format graphic banner to attract Thursday 26 October 2017, 9:00am - attention and share key messages about the 5:00pm, Stratford Shopping Centre, E15 1NG role of the project.
• A set of A0 and A1 exhibition boards sharing information on the partners; the previous rounds of consultation; and the concept masterplan. Displayed on easels and a display rail, we were able to adapt to different sized venues.
• A large ‘plinko’ game where consultees entered plastic coins into the top, eventually slotting down into a series of nine boxes at the base. This number equated to a question the consultee answered on the masterplan or partner institutions. This was an effective tool to engage people and start a conversation about the project.
Based on the success of previous rounds of consultation, some similar locations and venues were revisited as well as some new destinations. A choice of daytime, evening, weekday and weekend periods were chosen in order to speak to as many people as possible. In total, 275 people were engaged through pop ups. ‘Plinko’ engagement game
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Other comments: FORM FEEDBACK
Other comments:2. Do you think Stratford Waterfront will be a welcoming and 5. Do you think StratfordTELL US Waterfront YOUR THOUGHTS will create an exciting accessible place? public realm to host events and activities? FORM
Please tell us your thoughts on FEEDBACK Strongly Agree Don’t Disagree Strongly Strongly Agreethe masterplan Don’t proposalsDisagree and Strongly TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS agree know disagree agree help informknow development of disagree more detailed plans for Stratford Please tell us your thoughts on Waterfront. the masterplan proposals and Please ll in your details: What do you like? What could we improve? What do you like? What could we improve? help inform development of Once you have comleted your more detailed plans for Stratford formName: please post it to the return Waterfront. Please ll in your details: box. Alternatively you can leave interactive feedback by visiting: Once you have comleted your Address: Name: www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark. form please post it to the return 6. Do you think Stratfordco.uk/stratford-waterfront Waterfront will be a sustainable and box. Alternatively you can leave 3. Do you think Stratford Waterfront will sit well in the Park interactive feedback by visiting: and be easy to understand part of a wider place? inclusive place? Address: You are a: a local resident www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark. Strongly Agree Don’t part ofDisagree an organisation: Strongly co.uk/stratford-waterfront Strongly Agree Don’t Disagree Strongly agree Postcode: know a visitor disagree
agree know disagree You are a: a local resident How did you hear about us? Telephone: part of an organisation: Email: Postcode: Telephone: What do you like?Flyer What couldSocial we improve? media a visitor What do you like? What could we improve? E-mail Word of mouth How did you hear about us? Email: Other: Do not contact Flyer (We would only contact you regarding the project and your details Social media E-mail Word of mouth will not be used for other purposes.) Do not contact Other: (We would only contact you regarding the project and your details will not4. be Do used you for think other Stratford purposes.) Waterfront will be somewhere you 1. Do you think Stratford Waterfront will be a welcoming and would like to live? accessible place? THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK 1. Do you think Stratford Waterfront will be a welcoming and Complete your contact details above and accessible place? StronglyTHANK YOUAgree FOR YOUR Don’t FEEDBACK Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Don’thold ontoDisagree this raf e Strongly ticket to claim your agree know disagree agree know disagree prize when announced in November. Strongly Complete your contact details above and Agree Don’t hold onto this raf e ticket to claim your Visit the website to see more and try the agree prize when announced in November. YOU COULD WIN know Disagree Strongly What do you like? What could we improve? What do you like? What could we improve?interactive feedback: Two ticketswww.QueenElizabethOlympicPark. to a West Ham disagree Visit the website to see more and try the FC Premier League match at What do you like? What could we improve? Raf Raf e ticket no...... co.uk/stratford-waterfront interactive feedback: London Stadium. www.QueenElizabethOlympicPark. co.uk/stratford-waterfront See overleaf to nd out how! Raf no...... e ticket Raf
Public exhibition
A public exhibition was held at the conclusion • Stratford Waterfront Noticeboard: an • The ‘slot-machine’ game was used again Partner engagement of the pop-up events to share the complete A0 noticeboard with postcards from to elicit responses from consultees that range of materials and engagement tools each of the partner institutions, sharing did not require knowledge of the concept During December 2017, the consultation available. Open on a busy Saturday in the information on their programmes as well as masterplan. Each respondent would answer materials toured a series of UAL’s London Park, waynding and publicity in the Park some of the community activities they have a question and attach their responses to the College of Fashion education buildings. encouraged consultees to visit the exhibition been undertaking in and around the Park. Noticeboard for others to read. Materials toured ve locations in the run up to and view the concept masterplan. Consultees could use the reverse to give the All Staff Meeting, allowing staff, students their feedback and were welcome to take • Large format masterplan: an annotated, and patrons of the college the opportunity to The exhibition brought visitors to the Park, away postcards for personal use. plan view of the concept masterplan see and comment on the proposals. local communities and stakeholders together was projected for people to view. This to explore the concept masterplan in full. • Craft table: a colouring sheet of Stratford was a helpful talking point and useful in
Browsing the full range of materials, consultees Waterfront was used for consultees to discussions when illustrating a specic part were able to ask questions and discuss the illustrate and annotate with their ideas of the masterplan. Event details plans in detail. for the concept masterplan. This was an Monday 04 December - Wednesday 06, effective tool at opening conversation Refreshments were served throughout the John Princes Street campus, W1G 0BJ The public exhibition set out the A0 and A1 with parents whilst their children were day for attendees to enjoy as they toured the boards on easels and the display rail, as well as colouring. materials and considered their responses to the Thursday 07 December 2017, Lime Grove a series of activity stations, including: proposals. The Legacy Youth Voice were also campus, W12 8EA • Quick questionnaire: a simple, short invited in to view the exhibition and have a • Big Ideas: an aerial plan of the site, the questionnaire that encouraged consultees guided tour by the design team. Friday 08 December 2017, High Holborn Park and neighbouring areas for people to tour the exhibition easels and answer campus, WC1V 7EY to orient themselves and understand how questions on their opinion of the concept In total, over 150 people visited the exhibition, the masterplan will relate to its immediate masterplan. On the reverse of the form, completing 53 questionnaires. Monday 11 December 2017, Golden Lane context. Consultees were invited to use respondents were encouraged to leave their campus, EC1 0UU sticky notes to add quick comments, ideas, contact details for the project mailing list
aspirations and concerns onto the map. by offering them a chance to win tickets to Tuesday 12 December 2017, Curtain Road a Premier League football match at London Event details campus, EC2 3AA Stadium in the Park. Saturday 28 October 2017, 12:00pm - 5:00pm, The Last Drop, Queen Elizabeth Thursday 14 December 2017, Mare Street Olympic Park, E20 2AD campus, E8 3RE
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3.5 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Local attendance mapping Local attendance mapping This provides an overview of the diversity of people that have been engaged during Stage The questionnaire (online and physical) Opposite is a map plotting out the local One, including age, gender and ethnicity. This requested people leave information to help 28 postcodes collected from respondents that was recorded and is compared against local understand the distribution of respondents. completed the questionnaire (online and Census data, with observations below. The responses are detailed below: physical). In total, 45 postcodes were collected from across London and the UK; therefore some Future engagement Are you a... ? are not mapped. The map is not exhaustive ARE YOU A... ? and serves to provide a check that there is Initial ndings indicate the BAME and Under • 52% - local resident even cross-representation across the local 25 groups were under-represented in the 52 neighbourhoods. consultation process to date, therefore Stage • 20% - part of an organisation Two should undertake targeted engagement Demographics with these groups. • 28% - a visitor 20 In order to check we were speaking with a This geographic and demographic data will representative cross-section of the community, continue to help inform the consultation an record was collected during the pop-ups, process and target areas and groups for public exhibition and online engagement. outreach.
Stage One events Average of Average local wards comparison Gender Male 51% 50% +1% Female 49% 50% ²1% Age Under 25 18% 35% ²17% 25 - 39 35% 34% +1% 40 - 54 24% 17% +7% Over 55 23% 13% +10% Ethicity White 69% 46% +23% BAME 31% 54% ²23%
10 local postcodes are mapped above, with several more across London and the UK unmapped
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4 FINDINGS
4.1 Introduction 4.2 Overall impressions 4.3 Public spaces 4.4 Buildings 4.5 Inclusivity and accessibility 4.6 Sustainability 4.7 Workshop feedback ‘‘ ’’ ‘‘ STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 4 Findings
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This section presents the findings from the Stage 1 events, which gathered feedback on the concept masterplan from local people and community groups. The feedback has been grouped around the following themes:
• Public spaces: people’s thoughts on the use and design of outdoor and indoor public spaces, and what would encourage them to spend time at Stratford Waterfront; • Inclusivity & accessibility: understanding how we can enable and encourage everyone to visit and benefit from Stratford Waterfront; • Buildings: considering how well the form, character and design of the buildings respond to their local context and meet the aspirations of the community; and • Sustainability: considering the ambitious environmental aims of the project, and what more can be done.
The feedback received has been reviewed and discussed with LLDC, the partners and the Allies and Morrison design team to inform the approach and development of the draft masterplan. This section of the report provides a summary of the feedback, which has been collected from the following sources:
• Exhibition questionnaire forms;
• Responses to qualitative questions through the ‘plinko’ game at pop-up events and the exhibition;
• ‘Big ideas’ for Stratford (post-it note location-based comments);
• Comments online through Commonplace;
• A table-top exercise with stakeholders; and
• Workshops with local community groups.
Public exhibition in the Park
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PURPOSE BUILT I AM PLEASED FACILITIES WILL THAT THE VERY TALL TOWERS 4.2 OVERALL IMPRESSIONS ALLOW GREAT ACCESS FOR ALL! HAVE GONE. Are you excited about the plans for Stratford Waterfront?
At the exhibition and online, we asked WE HAVE LOOKED FORWARD people whether they are excited about the FOR YEARS TO WHAT THE STRATFORD WATERFRONT plans for Stratford Waterfront. 53 people CAN BRING TO THE PARK FOR responded, and the ndings are shown in the LOCALS AND TOURISTS. graphic below. 83% of people are excited or very excited about the plans for Stratford LOOKS Waterfront, whereas only 2% are unexcited. 83% of people excited A VERY about the plans I LIKE THE IDEA EXCITING for Stratford OF NATIONAL PROJECT! Waterfront. INSTITUTIONS I WELCOME 2 HAVING A PRESENCE 15% ‘‘IN EAST LONDON. THIS PROJECT!
VERY FUN AND Are you excited about the plans for 51% INTERESTING! Stratford Waterfront? ’’‘’THRILLED! 32% GOOD TO VERY PLEASED ABOUT ‘SEE THINGS THE CULTURAL COMING INSTITUTIONS THAT TOGETHER AND ARE COMING AND THE SITE SEEMS HOW THEY WILL LINK IDEAL. WITH THE LOCAL NEW LOWER- COMMUNITY. ‘’ LEVEL DESIGN IS MORE IN ’’ Strongly agree Agree KEEPING.
Don’t know Disagree Strongly disagree
52 54 ‘’‘‘’‘55 56 and opennature of stage oneof consultation. suggestions isre¦ective of thecollaborative in thegraph below. Thehighprevalence of The types of comments recieved are shown through theplinko game andinworkshops), engagement forums (online, questionnaires, 355 comments were madeacross all of the What types of comments were made? 18% Support 8% Concern 48% Suggestion 20% Statement 6% Clarification 22% 27% 31% 12% 8% graphic showing thethemes discussed. the plinko game andinworkshops), below isa all forums (online, feedback forms, through Considering the355comments madeacross What didpeopletalk about most? SUSTAINABILITY INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY BUILDINGS * OTHER SPACES PUBLIC Security Waynding Welcoming Community benet Affordability &gentrication Inclusive of all Accessible within Accessible to andfrom Building standards Materials Density Coherence andidentity Design Surrounding context Creating views Arrangement (union) Height of buildings Construction Materials General Parking Ecology andwildlife Cycling andwalking Timescale Preferred previous scheme Residential Collaboration of partners General positive comments Maintenance andcleaning All-weather spaces Sculptures andlighting Waterways Food andretail Informal openspace Green space andplanting Activities andevents 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 12 12 4 Findings Stage OneConsultation Report STRATFORD WATERFRONT 12 12 14 14 15 16 16 16 19 19 21 24 57 26 STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 4 Findings
4.3 PUBLIC SPACES
Do you think the public realm will create places A summary of the comments: What would encourage you to spend time Nice where you would like to spend time? at Stratford Waterfront in the day time and cafés to go • People are excited to spend time at evening? to afterwards for At the exhibition, we asked people whether Stratford Waterfront and appreciate the they thought the public realm would create approach to the levels Through the Plinko Game, we asked people a quick bite/coffee. places where they would like to spend time. 42 • Recognition that planting is vital to what would encourage them to spend time at Free food. creating an attractive public realm FOOD. people responded. 81% thought it would, while Stratford Waterfront. 15 people responded to Add restaurants/cafés. 17% said don’t know. Only 2% of people felt • Concern that spaces will be too busy or this question. The responses can be grouped that the public realm would not create spaces crowded into four themes, shown below. Cheap/affordable places where they would like to spend time. • Consideration for how the spaces will to have a drink. be used in different weather conditions Coffee shop, ice (winter) and times (evening) was encouraged. cream shop. Lots of live street performance. Pavilions 81% for outdoor shows, fashion, of people think the music, street dance, roller dance public realm will performance, poetry etc. Maintaining 2 create places EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. where they space for beach/fair and do not 17% would like overcrowd with buildings. Make it all to spend event space. Collaborative cultural events time. across the institutions (inside and outside). Do you think 33% Fun activities which are affordable, the public environmentally sustainable & suitable for all people, especially families. realm will Interactive activities museum, create places exhibitions of fashion, theatre where you ie ballet, dance. would like to Comfortable spend time? micro-climate: warm in winter, cool in Opportunities summer. Make sure that to host parties/ street trees THE have room events. Something to grow. ENVIRONMENT. for the public to 48% Covered terrace for rainy express themselves. weather. Trees. Well lit area. Grass to sit on and have Strongly agree Generally enjoying the a picnic. Walking. surroundings. Agree Disagree .INFORMAL SPACE. Don’t know Strongly disagree
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4.4 BUILDINGS
Do you think the height and massing of There were 28 comments made about the Stratford Waterfront will sit well in the Park? height and massing of the buildings. These can be grouped into four groups and are shown in At the exhibition and online, we asked people the graphic below. whether they thought the height and massing of Stratford Waterfront would sit well in the Happy with the height and massing of the buildings Park. 43 people responded. 67% of people agreed or strongly agreed, while 19% said ‘don’t “Much better than the tall towers originally suggested.” know’ and 14% disagreed. 67% of people agree “The height seems great.”
the height and “No more height added later, please. It looks ne on the plan; let’s massing see its implementation rst.” 5 would sit 43% 9% 14% well in “I think the lower level buildings are more socially acceptable.” the “The omission of the towers is much better and more inviting.” Park. “I was pleased that the very tall towers have gone:
“New lower-level design is more in keeping.” 19% Do you think the height and massing of Stratford Concern the buildings will be too tall Waterfront will sit “Residential buildings still overbearing.”
well in the Park? “Should not be any taller than 2/3 of the existing buildings on the 25% waterfront side.”
“Buildings should be no higher than six ¦oors - otherwise waterfront will be overshadowed and aspect of ‘nature’ lost.”
53% Concern the buildings will be too crowded
“I liked the original design for the cultural space (not residential) better. It had more air, less congestion.”
25% “Cultural buildings too squashed together.”
“Deck over rail land, expand the footprint of the development and Strongly agree Agree avoid cramping of building mass.”
Don’t know Disagree Strongly disagree 7% Prefer taller “I liked the original proposal, the area needs tall focal points to act as a signpost on the London skyline.”
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4.5 INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
Do you think the arrangement of the buildings A summary of the comments: Do you think Stratford Waterfront will have A summary of the comments: will allow for interaction and collaboration? a welcoming and inviting approach from all • Most people liked the closeness of the directions? • Some people commented that the site At the exhibition, we asked people whether buildings, while others expressed a was well connected, while others said it they thought the arrangement would allow concern about over-crowding, or would At the exhibition and online, we asked people was not accessible for older people for interaction and collaboration. 41 people prefer the residential was not included whether they thought the public realm • There were queries about the capacity of responded. 66% of people agreed or strongly • Some felt the buildings would allow for would be welcoming and inviting. 43 people the access routes agreed, while 27% said don’t know, highlighting collaboration, but wanted more detail on responded. 72% thought it would, while 7% said • People felt it was important for the the lack of details at this early stage. 7% of how the institutions would work together don’t know and 21% of people disagreed. buildings to look welcoming rather than people felt that the arrangement would not in practice intimidating and private allow for interaction and collaboration. • Generally, there was an appetite for more detail 72% of people agree 5 Stratford Waterfront 16% 19% will be welcoming and DDo you inviting. think Stratford 7% Waterfrontwi will have a welcoming and inviting approach from all directions? 15 51 27 5 2 % Strongly agree Agree
Don’t know Disagree Strongly disagree 53%
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We want the public buildings and spaces to be “Direct, ®at routes from How would you arrive at Stratford Waterfront? While there in not enough data to assume this inviting and accessible to all. In your view, how is representative of the broader population, could that be achieved? the station and other At the exhibition and pop-up events, we asked the map suggests that no matter the direction key arrival points.” people how they would arrive at Stratford of their stating point, most people arrive Through the game, we asked people how Waterfront (with the options: bicycle, walk, bus, from their main means of transport (bus or buildings and spaces can be made to be inviting underground/train, other) and from where they underground/train) to the east of the site and accessible to all. would be travelling. 15 people responded to and walk from there. This would indicate the this question, with some respondents using the importance of accessible and easy access from “Have parking spaces same routes. This information is shown on the Stratford. “Audio map map below, using Google maps to generate the for families who may routes. for visually otherwise be discouraged impaired.” to come due to difculty in from Walthamstow from Woodford travelling.” from Redbridge
“Have signs outside to encourage “Public people to go in.” toilets!” from Hornchurch “Disabled and buggy friendly access to buildings without too
much fuss, stress, or Key asking for help.” Bus “Fair Underground/train pricing.” Walking
Bicycle
“Don’t have security from Lewisham barriers at the reception of the building.” from Peckham from Greenwich
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4.6 SUSTAINABILITY
Do you think Stratford Waterfront will be a A summary of the comments: How can we encourage people to walk or cycle sustainable place? to Stratford Waterfront? • People felt Stratford Waterfront would be At the exhibition, we asked people whether a continuation of the Park’s sustainability Through the game and online we asked people they thought Stratford Waterfront will be a • The importance of economic and social how we can encourage people to walk or cycle sustainable place. 38 people responded. 68% of factors in determining sustainability was to Stratford Waterfront. 17 people answered people agreed and the rest said ‘don’t know’. highlighted this question. Responses are shown in the • There was a positive response towards graphic below. the planting • Some people looked forward to more detail, such as the building materials 68% of people think Stratford 18% Waterfront will be a LANES / PATHS sustainable SETTING 32% place. Do you think Stratford • Aesthetically pleasing paths • Bikes separated from trafc and from • Wild®ower planting pedestrians (no mixing) Waterfront • Benches to encourage lunch- • Comfortable for people aged 8-80 will be a break walks • A treasure trail for families • Scenic routes • A new bridge is essential sustainable place?
50% COST SAFETY SIGNAGE
Strongly agree • It is often cheaper • Secure cycle • Easy to nd from for a family to parking the Park Agree Disagree drive • Prevent anti-social • Well signposted • Discounts for behaviour/crime Don’t know Strongly disagree people that cycle
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4.7 WORKSHOPS
Legacy Youth Voice Stakeholder workshop SUSTAINABILITY INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY This page summarises the feedback from the This page summarises the feedback from the Legacy Youth Voice workshop, structured • Environmentally-friendly materials stakeholder workshop, structured around our • Want spaces for the community to co-create around our four themes. four themes. in order to involve different parts of the community and connect to sub-cultures of BUILDINGS the area (the example of the skate park at BUILDINGS the South Bank was given) • Like the idea of activity being visible from • Would like the space to be welcoming, with outside (performances from Sadler’s Wells, Union little security presence green rooms, and London College of Fashion) • Interest in the potential of a shared • Keen to see more collaboration with • Keen to see individuality and interesting thoroughfare/public realm. Could act as an institutions and organisations which are design (mentioned the brickwork at the Tate all weather route, as well as a public space already in the area. Switchhouse) which people can make their own (a public • Would like the buildings to acknowledge room rather than a ‘foyer’) the history of the area, while also looking • The possibility of connecting the roof gardens forward (gave the example of the Jewish between buildings was also mentioned Museum in Berlin) • Want heritage to inform design. • Would like different textures considered in the material choice Two Fronts • Agreement that the buildings should respond to the different characters of surrounding PUBLIC SPACES areas • Acknowledgement that animating the city front will be challenging • Consideration of different weather • Other fronts/views: approach from the north conditions and the effect on spaces (the Park, London Aquatics Centre, and along sound of water on different materials, Carpenters Road (lower level). Perhaps it’s temperature, sunlight, sky colour) not two fronts, but 360? • Capture creativity and style of Hackney • Want circular appeal Wick - organic growth, grafti murals which • People keen to see frontages brought to life change monthly responding to national and through: local events • Views into buildings (like Central St • Would like space for a fair, outdoor movie Martins at Granary Square) nights, the beach, or a festival • Doors (for example stage doors could bring activity/back stage glimpses to Carpenters Road, making it into a ‘green INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY room’) • Shop windows/fronts (merchandising • Prices need to be appropriate for the local students could get involved) area • External lighting and art installations (use • Shops need convenience shopping and frontages as a canvas). groceries to feel like a neighbourhood • Want youth-specic and family-friendly activities and exhibitions • Want the spaces to be accessible, both for wheelchair users and visually Images from the Legacy Youth Voice workshop Images from the Stakeholder workshop
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Senior BEEs workshop
This page summarised the feedback from the PUBLIC SPACES Senior BEEs workshop, structured around our four themes.
• People responded well to the Podium and BUILDINGS Waterfront levels • An appetite for institutions’ activities to spill • A desire for elegant, distinguished design outside (shows, installations) which shows attention to detail, and uses • People also mentioned the desire for high-quality robust materials (the example unprogrammed/informal space, both of Georgian architecture was given), outdoors and indoors • Indoors, the example of the Turbine Hall was Union given (as it feels like it belongs to the people • Responded positively to the idea of the INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY in it, not the Tate) union • Create spaces to discover – how can these • Felt there was a balance to be struck • Very concerned about the accessibility of change over time? How can they re¦ect the between each building having it’s own the site and level of infrastructure required, buildings and the institutions e.g. planting, identity and being harmonious together. given the growth in the area and the murals etc. Gave the examples of Venice Grand distance from Stratford Station • Creates spaces for different weather/ Union and South Kensington as doing this • Queried the possibility of a shuttle bus from seasons successfully nearby stations to Stratford Waterfront • Consider sightlines between roof gardens, • Responded positively to the idea of caste • Highlighted the importance of having plenty podium and waterfront to make activity materials; saw material as a way to derive of amenities across the site, including: visible individuality and to re¦ect the Stratford’s seating (some with backs), public toilets, • The idea of making more use of the river heritage signage, and information points was appealing to people: • Pointed out the role of pricing (of the retail • A river taxi/bus Two Fronts offer, housing and activities) in making • A barge with events • Responded positively about the idea of the Stratford Waterfront an inclusive place • A ¦oating stage or catwalk buildings being taller on the city side and • Would like cycle paths to be separate from stepping down towards the waterfront pedestrians • Wanted the buildings to be maximum 2/3 of the height of International Quarter London • Thought that Carpenters Land Bridge would PUBLIC SPACES be the main arrival point for visitors • Would like for pathways to be scenic/ interesting, and to relate back to the buildings • Consider the seasonality and the smell for planting • Keen to have quiet and unprogrammed spaces, potentially to have a picnic or read a book • Would like more to be made of the waterways, perhaps with a water taxi or bus • Would like a gentle/seamless transition between inside and out
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5 TRACKING CHANGES
5.1 Introduction 5.2 Masterplan responses STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 5 Tracking Changes
5.1 INTRODUCTION 5.2 MASTERPLANNING RESPONSES
Informing the masterplan Comments and suggestions Masterplan response
The purpose of the consultation process is Many considered the site to be very well located for Noted. LLDC are in ongoing dialogue as a part of intended to be open and accessible across public transport with good walking and cycling routes. the planning process with TfL regarding transport However a significant proportion of people felt the infrastructure to support development at Stratford the whole time frame of the masterplan’s distance to walk from the station is too far, bearing in Waterfront. Stratford Waterfront is served by a number development. Feedback and comments mind people of all abilities. There was also concern about of existing walking, cycling and public transport routes the level of transport infrastructure in place, considering including buses which stop on Carpenters Road adjacent collected will, where possible, inform the the further demand that will be generated by the scheme to Stratford Waterfront. Disabled blue badge parking and design process at several key junctures. and other developments in the area. The possibility of a drop off zones will be allocated along Carpenters Road Findings will be frequently reviewed in order shuttle bus from Stratford Station was suggested. for those visiting the Park by car. to build a masterplan that is responsive to the views of local people and stakeholders. There is considerable interest in the potential of the Noted. While internal connections pose significant buildings connecting internally. Respondents felt that challenges, the design team are exploring the possibility a shared thoroughfare could provide an all weather The first stage of consultation has offered of creating an external sheltered route at podium route, while also providing a ‘public room’ for people to level which could provide an all weather route/shared further understanding of local issues and make their own. This would also mean amenities such thoroughfare. The design team are also focusing on the aspirations for Stratford Waterfront. It has also as shops, cafes, toilets, seating and wayfinding could be spaces between buildings shared by the institutions shared between the organisations rather than duplicated. provided valuable insight into the responses and the public, and considering opportunities to enable The possibility of connecting roof terraces was also collaboration and interaction. of local people and stakeholders to the new mentioned. concept masterplan. The following pages track the masterplan development alongside Noted. While being designed individually, buildings the feedback received to demonstrate how are likely to share a common materiality and colour palette to draw together their identities and be read as proposals are responding to the consultation Considering the ‘union’ principle, people acknowledged one place. The masterplanning process allows for the process. the need for individuality in design, while also distinct expression of each institution through the built maintaining cohesion between the buildings. The idea form, while also binding them together through regular of caste materials was responded to positively. People collective design reviews. commented that this could reflect the industrial history The design process recognises the importance of the and/or involve artists in the process. immediate and surrounding built environment and ways which the design can respond to the heritage of industry and making, as well as the legacy of the Games are being considered.
Noted. Lower Carpenters Road will be animated by A community member providing feedback at the public Considering the ‘two fronts’ principle, respondents working entrances to some of the institutions for staff exhibition. understood and reaffirmed the importance of responding and students. Proposed streets between the residential to the Park and city’s different contexts. However, people plots could create direct access and visual connection to were also interested in the approach from the north, the Waterfront from Carpenters Road. from the London Aquatics Centre, and from Carpenter’s Visualisations are being created to consider the approach Road at the lower level. Respondents were keen to from the north and south of the site. More detail will be understand how the design could respond. shown in stage 2.
Noted. The masterplan seeks to make the transition There was considerable support to see the activity of between the outdoor and indoor spaces gradual the partner institutions ‘spill out’ into the public spaces. through cafes and restaurants with outdoor seating, It was felt this would not only animate the public spaces large entrance ways, glazing which provides a visual but also serve to make the buildings more inviting and connection to activity within and a sheltered outdoor welcoming. Consultees are keen to see how the building approach. The masterplan is exploring how the design designs will enable this and specifically how foyers could of the foyer spaces can feel more like ‘living rooms’ that be open, non-intimidating and used by all. are non-intimidating and encourage visitors to enter and enjoy the buildings in a relaxed setting.
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Comments and suggestions Masterplan response Comments and suggestions Masterplan response
Noted. In the masterplan, three key public spaces are Noted. The developing masterplan seeks to create a Response to the public realm strategy was very positive being designed to accommodate different types and sizes strong visual connection between the different levels, and the potential for both the Podium and Waterfront of outdoor performance. This sequence of spaces should People are keen to see internal activity shared through revealing activity and planting. In addition, glazing and levels to accommodate programmed activity by the continue to function as public realm in everyday use, as views into buildings. Equally people would like strong double height ceilings can be used to give views of the partner institutions. For example, consultees were keen well as during programmed activity. views to the terrace and roof levels from the public activity taking place inside the buildings. For example, to understand how an outdoor performance and market spaces. Respondents were keen to understand how the relationship between Stratford Waterfront and the stall space could be designed. However, respondents also Moreover, opportunities for spaces that encourage a strong visual relationship between the Waterfront, London Aquatics Centre could be enhanced through wrap considered it important that public spaces allowed for informal, organic use and public expression are Podium, terraces and living roofs could be designed. around glazing which reveals entrances. More details will organic, unprogrammed activity to flourish as well as recognised as being essential to the success of the be shared in stage 2. how more quiet, reflective spaces could be designed. place. Spaces will continue to be identified and tested throughout the design process.
Noted. LLDC has ambitious accessibility standards across Noted. A range of spaces for retail and leisure uses are There was a desire to make Stratford Waterfront Opportunities for food, drink and retail leisure was the entirety of the Park, which Stratford Waterfront being designed, including larger and unique spaces. Many accessible to wheelchair-users, those with young a common request and considered very important in will meet. How this will be delivered is evolving as of these face onto public space, with external seating children, and those with disabilities - without added attracting people to visit Stratford Waterfront. These designs progress. The intention is to have lifts on both areas and strong views of the Park. However, the mix fuss or asking for help. Respondents emphasised the uses should front onto public spaces, particularly the the city and waterfront side, as well as to use design to and type of retail tenants will continue to be developed importance of considering walking distances and level Waterfront level with views to the river. create strong legibility between lifts, steps and ramps, by LLDC. ground, as well as amenities such as public toilets, to provide an easy to understand choice about ways to seating, signage and information points. change level.
Noted. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park leads the way in encouraging sustainable 21st century living, setting the benchmark for large regeneration projects. Throughout Generally, people felt the plans for Stratford Waterfront the design and construction process we will seek to (along with the Park more broadly) were ambitious undertake various sustainability measures. Some of these in terms of environmentally sustainability. People measures include: selecting materials with high recycled mentioned the need to consider the sustainability of content, or environmentally preferable materials; construction methods and building materials. encourage biodiversity through habitat creation; develop designs that use the natural light, air ventilation and the sun’s warmth; and achieving BREEAM ‘excellent’.
Sheltered public spaces were considered an essential part of making Stratford Waterfront a successful place Noted. As mentioned above, the design team are and a year-round destination. Many felt the Park is often considering how the foyer spaces could feel more like associated with being a spring and summer time place ‘living rooms’ for the public, which would allow for year- that lacks an all-weather appeal. There was interest in round enjoyment. Externally the buildings are being the types of sheltered public spaces (inside and outside) designed to create covered spaces at podium level, which that would attract people to visit Stratford Waterfront would be sheltered from rain. throughout the year.
Many people were interested to see how the institutions could express their identities not only through their built form and programme activity; but also the way Noted. The masterplan is exploring opportunities for they curate the public realm. Suggestions included creative expression. For example, potentially having planting that can be seen as an outside sensory gallery; external walls which can facilitate changing lighting and how walls could be used for murals, public art and light art installations. These could both animate the approach installations. Consultees thought the key to an exciting and be used as spaces for expression by the public and and attractive public realm was how dynamic it is, how artists. it could change over time and reveal different space to discover and explore.
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6 NEXT STEPS
6.1 Consultation timeline 6.2 Contact us
79 WE ARE HERE W6.1 CONSULTATION TIMELINE CONCEPT MASTERPLAN Stage 1 was based around awareness raising of The Concept Masterplan and early the project and sharing the concept masterplan design work is being shared. to gain feedback on the principles shaping it. 1
Stage 2 will showcase the draft masterplan and building designs, demonstrating how feedback SPRING 2018 has informed the proposals. DRAFT MASTERPLAN Stage 3 will be focused on exploring the nal The Draft Masterplan and detailed masterplan and building designs in greater parts of the planning application will be detail to understand how Stratford Waterfront 2 shared. will look and feel.
Stage 4 will focus on supporting the planning application before submission, sharing the nal SUMMER 2018 designs and proposals. The local community and stakeholders will be thanked for their input FINAL MASTERPLAN and informed of how to stay involved with the The nal designs for Stratford project as it develops. Waterfront and the detailed parts of 3 the planning application will be shared. 6.2 CONTACT US If you would like to receive updates about the AUTUMN 2018 project or ask any questions, please contact the Stratford Waterfront consultation team at: PLANNING APPLICATION Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners The hybrid planning application will be submitted. 020 7921 0100 4 @ [email protected]
Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners 85 Southwark Street AUTUMN / WINTER 2022 London SE1 OHX STRATFORD WATERFRONT You can also keep up to date on the project OPENING by visiting:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park website QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ stratford-waterfront
Commonplace engagement platform Stratfordwaterfront.commonplace.is
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APPENDICES
A. Publicity and communication B. Exhibition materials C. Questionnaire D. Workshop worksheets STRATFORD WATERFRONT Stage One Consultation Report 7 Appendices
A. PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATION
Consultation ¦yer
Stratford Waterfront is a project being led by the London Legacy Development Corporation. A series of world renowned cultural institutions including UAL’s London College of Fashion, Sadler’s Wells and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are opening new spaces at Queen STRATFORD WATERFRONT Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of the legacy masterplan. IN QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK Following your feedback and stakeholder inputs we have undertaken a masterplan review. The new Concept Masterplan for Stratford Waterfront is ready for your comment, ideas and suggestions. Your feedback will help shape the design process so join us at our upcoming events to meet the design team, LLDC, the partners, ask questions and discuss the proposals.
HERE EAST POPUP STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL POP-UP 20 October, 12:00pm - 3:00pm 25 October, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Here East, Queen Elizabeth Stratford International DLR station, Olympic Park, E20 3BS Celebration Avenue, E15 2ER
HACKNEY WICK POP-UP STRATFORD POP-UP 21 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm 26 October, 9:00am - 5:00pm Stour Space, 7 Roach Road, E3 2PA Stratford Shopping Centre, E15 1NG
BOW POP-UP PUBLIC MASTERPLAN EXHIBITION 24 October, 10:30am - 1:30pm 28 October, 12:00pm - 5:00pm We need YOUR help to shape the masterplan. Flip over to see where Bow Idea Store, Roman Road, E3 5ES The Last Drop, 3 Thornton Street, E20 2DA you can meet us, see the design work and give your feedback! Join us for tea, coffee and cake!
@ [email protected] QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/stratford-waterfront
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B. EXHIBITION AND POP§UP MATERIALS
Exhibition boardsboards: What we are doing and why Exhibition boards: Who is coming to the Park? WHO ARE THE PARTNERS? WHAT WE ARE DOING AND WHY 01. STRATFORD WATERFRONT WHO IS COMING TO THE PARK? 02. STRATFORD WATERFRONT buildings at Stratford Waterfront. Institution will all be opening new and exciting Museum, in partnershipAlbert with the Smithsonian UAL's London College of Fashion and the Victoria and recognised institutions to east London. Sadler's Wells, The Park will welcome a host of internationally CONSULTATION EVENTS TO DATE STAGE 1 • The new masterplan has a revised • The Concept Masterplan also • In the new Concept Masterplan, • The plans for the site have since • A programme of consultation was WHY ARE WE REMASTERPLANNING? buildings. for the cultural and education of buildings at the southern end the site and a more compact union residential units of on the north layout for approximately 600 the previous consultation events. and businesses who took in part 4,900 local residents, students incorporates comments from in a different way. scheme utilising the site’s capacity to deliver a largely similar overall the designs have been amended unsuitable. towers in the original scheme make the proposed residential Management Framework which changes to the London View been revised following likely concluded in autumn 2016. of Stratford Waterfront which undertaken to inform the design Masterplan principles AUTUMN 2015 Courtesy of David Bowie Archive, Victoria Museum, London and Albert LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION, UAL look like. world what these possibilities and to show London and the rst time and under one roof, its range of disciplines for the what fashion is by connecting the opportunity to redene forces with curators. LCF has marketing theorists will join with image creators; and psychologists will collaborate work alongside designers; digital developers will At Stratford Waterfront, A model of the new Concept Masterplan THE PARTNERS • • • • | | STAGE 2 London Legacy Development Corporation with the Smithsonian Institution Victoria Museum (V&A), in partnership and Albert UAL's London College of Fashion Sadler's Wells CONCEPT MASTERPLAN CONCEPT MASTERPLAN Draft masterplan A model of the previous Stratford Waterfront proposal SPRING Photograph by Thomas Zanon-Latcher Photograph by Emmi Hyypa A0 Landscape: Pdf/print with bleed with A0 Landscape: Pdf/print bleed with A0 Landscape: Pdf/print deliver lasting transformation across east London. collaborative and ground-breaking work that will opportunity—but it is the relationships promoting them will inspire, knowledge impart and create These buildings and the institutions housed in THEIR BUILDINGS STAGE 3 Photograph by Ben Lansky & & slug slug Detailed masterplan FOUR WAYS YOU HAVE INFORMED THE CONCEPT MASTERPLAN 2016 SUMMER • 36,000m • Incubators to support • Social enterprise with • Sustainability and innovation • Specialist teaching spaces • A new campus home to all of • Welcoming public lobby, WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT businesses. graduates and small fashion London's diverse society. opportunities to engage east research centre. school. including a fashion business study. and staff across all areas of the College's 6,500 students showcase space for events. gallery, fashion lab and education hub. the masterplan. planting will be found throughout identifying ve zones where on the planting strategy and We are sharing more information residential density. has increased; creating a lower the amount of residential land the same amount of homes, been reduced. In order to deliver The height of the buildings has EDGE' TO THE PARK CONCERN ABOUT A 'HARD BUILDINGS OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONCERN AROUND HEIGHT 2 global research and Photograph by Andrew Lang THE PARTNERSHIP people visiting Stratford Waterfront. partners, local organisations, local residents and with promoting collaborative relationships between the locating world class institutions, but also proactively London and beyond is dependent on not only co- Creating opportunities for the communities of east STAGE 3 improve the way we live. the past, build a sustainable future, and differently, using fashion to examine We empower our students to think experimentation in media and channels. and dene the future of fashion through voice, teaching them how to challenge We nurture every student’s distinctive to bring them to life. encouraging innovative ideas and practice of traditional and radical thinking, In design, we teach a combination localsupport and global enterprise. leaders and thinkers. Our partnerships We nurture the next generation of creative FASHION SHAPES LIVES FASHION TELLS STORIES FASHION MAKES STYLE FASHION MEANS BUSINESS Final masterplan collaboration in public spaces. allows for more interaction and together much more closely. This buildings have been brought The cultural and education streets and shops. with green space, play areas, more of a neighbourhood feel; have been arranged to create The new residential building plots COLLABORATION INTEGRATION AND DESIRE FOR MORE AND THE PARK RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AUTUMN OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017
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WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING Lansbury Micro Museum Museum in Poplar’s Chrisp Street Market celebrating the architecture ENGAGEMENT and communities of this exemplar The partners have already started to housing estate built for the 1951 deliver projects locally to foster local STRATFORD WATERFRONT STRATFORD Stage One Consultation Report One Consultation Stage 7 Appendices Festival of Britain Live Architecture relationships and opportunities. exhibition. As part of the project A number of projects from the Year 6 pupils in Poplar explored the partners are described on this architectural history of their school board which demonstrate different and local neighbourhood at the V&A’s ways that the long term goals Micro Museum before embarking on (project outcomes) are starting to be a month-long creative project with delivered. artist Matt Raw. What type of engagement activities would you like to see the partners undertake in east London as the masterplan is developed and during Cultural and Creative Opportunity the run up to opening? Polyphonic Playground LCF’s Fashion Space Gallery presented their ground-breaking interactive Programme ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE Add post-it notes to the boxes below structure Polyphonic Playground designed by Studio PSK at Here East. A bespoke pre-employability with your suggestions of activities training programme for young and where they should be held. Visitors interacted with the structure and saw it stage a new performance adults living in the Park’s created by choreographer Eleesha Drennan in collaboration with Studio neighbouring boroughs. The Wayne McGregor, exploring connections between dance, sound and Creative Opportunity Programme is technology.SOME PROJECT SNAPSHOTS aimed at connecting them with job
MOVING RAP and employment opportunities at creative and cultural organisations Breakin’ Convention, the UK’s biggest Hip Hop Dance Theatre company at Sadler’s Wells Theatre and London in and around the Park. Legacy Development Corporation partnered up for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to present Moving Rap. The programme includes Working with selected students in eight east London schools over two months to create a piece of perfor- workshops from the partners and mance around the themes of Home and Belonging each some of London’s leading creative devised and developed by the young people with the guidance from Breakin’ Convention’s mentors. Combining and cultural organisations. rap and dance, the project nale took place at a wonder- ful showcase event at HereEast where the young people performed their group pieces. The project included ? working with 8 schools? over 8 weeks, 64 sessions and rehearsals, 4 tutors and 65 students all project managed by Breakin Convention. Big Lunch For the third year Sadler’s Wells attended the Park’s Big Lunch event presenting performances from The 12 Locksmiths and Rhiannon Brace Dance.
Breakin' Conventions: Moving Rap UAL’s London College of Fashion Sadler's Wells' Breakin' Convention also attended the event to showcase team worked with 65 students from students work from an Art against eight east London schools over two Knives project. months to create a performance ? ? combining rap and dance around Big Lunch is an annual Park community the themes of home and belonging. event providing an opportunity for The piece was performed at Here local communities to come together East. and celebrate over food.
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WHO IS COMING TO THE PARK?
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V&A EAST SADLER'S WELLS EAST
V&A East will offer a new model for Sadler's Wells East will present the best exploring its world-renowned collection UK and international work created for the of art, design and performance at the mid-scale and offer life-changing training, heart of east London. A dynamic new development and learning opportunities museum, it will inspire and empower through its choreographic school, hip hop the next generation of artists, designers academy and participatory activities. This and innovators; support and promote the new space for dance will help to further creative industries; and enable audiences to develop the art form, reach wider audiences discover the value of creativity and design. and establish London as the dance capital of the world.
Photograph by Jane Hobson
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT • A welcoming new museum where visitors can • A welcoming and highly functional building explore the V&A’s collections, meet, socialise, and unique resource for dance. and take part in events. • A new 550-seat theatre designed for mid- • Pioneering exhibitions, gallery displays, and scale performance. community activities. • Flexible making spaces for research, • Spaces for community-led projects, development and production of dance. residencies, installations, and emerging design talent. • Choreographic centre and hip hop academy. • A co-curated programme with the • New space for creative learning and Smithsonian Institution, bringing two of the community work, working with our partners world’s leading museums together for the in Stratford. rst time. • Learning and engagement programmes and • A cafe, shop and outdoor spaces with great opportunities for audiences, participants, artists and local communities. views over the Park. Photograph by Tristram Kenton
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Towards International Quarter London, INTRODUCING THE MASTERPLAN Westeld, Stratford International Station KEY FEATURES Residential A new neighbourhood of STRATFORD WATERFRONT STRATFORD Stage One Consultation Report One Consultation Stage 7 Appendices approximately 600 homes. This board illustrates the masterplan for Stratford Waterfront. The labels on the right outline a number of key features of the Carpenters Road masterplan. V&A East Carpe A new public museum staging The masterplan is organised into three parts: nter exhibitions, gallery displays s Roa W and events. Buildings a d Carpenters Land Bridge t e r A pedestrian and cycle link to • The site is divided into two parts including w o International Quarter London, residential in the north; and cultural and r k Westeld Stratford City and Stratford. education institutions in the south. s R iv • Residential buildings are proposed, creating er new homes and a new community in the Park. Carpenters Road Waterfront level • The cluster of four cultural and education buildings will house the institutions coming public realm Sadler's Wells East to the Park. A series of connected public spaces A mid-scale dance theatre (550 that join the buildings together and seats), a choreographic centre and Public realm stitches Stratford Waterfront into the a hip hop academy. • The public realm is split over two levels; rest of the Park. Podium and Waterfront. • It is made up of a series of spaces that can be used by the public and the institutions for London College of Fashion, UAL events and activities. A new fashion campus for all of the college's staff and students including a fashion business • It will be easy to move through and stitches school and small business incubators. Stratford Waterfront into the Park. Sustainability • Stratford Waterfront will be a sustainable Cultural space place that encourages people to arrive on A cultural building designed to foot, bicycle or public transport. include production, rehearsal, London performance and recording space. Aquatics • It will boost biodiversity in the Park and be Centre energy efcient. For more information on the buildings, public realm and sustainability, please see the Podium level public realm Waterworks River following boards. Ask a member of the team A raised level of public spaces if you have any questions or would like to that invites visitors into Stratford discuss the masterplan in more detail. Waterfront, draws the institutions outside and gradually connects down to the river. London Stadium N
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SITE CONTEXT OPPORTUNITIES Stratford • The unique riverside setting and WHERE IS IT? views; • The location between the Park and Located in east London at the heart Stratford means the site can play a of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, role in stitching the two together; Stratford Waterfront stretches north West eld London Aquatics Centre • Buildings can take advantage of from the London Aquatics Centre, Stratford City wind and sun conditions for natural with Carpenters Road running along ventilation and passive heating; the eastern edge and Waterworks River to the west. • A sustainable and accessible location with many nearby bus, During the London 2012 Olympic train and tube connections as and Paralympic Games Stratford well as a cycling and pedestrian Waterfront was home to the International networks; waterpolo arena. It is now a future Quarter London development platform and has been • Proximity to UCL East and the used for a range of interim uses. opportunities for collaboration; • Proximity and relationship to the other residential neighbourhoods being developed in the Park. Stratford Waterfront
Located at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford Waterfront stretches north from the London Aquatics Centre, with Carpenters Road running along the eastern edge and Waterworks River to the west.
WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF THE SITE?
1944 1955 2012 2012 2017 Originally marshland, the site became Gradually smaller scale industries The Olympic and Paralympic Games During the Games the site was home Temporary uses such as Beach East dened by the re-routing of the River like mechanics and breakers yards brought major change to the area to the Water Polo Arena and logistics (above) have welcomed people into Lea. The introduction of Carpenters occupied the site, creating a rich with removal of the railway yards services, but was relatively isolated the site and shared its potential as Road saw the arrival of large scale mix of warehouses and spaces for to the east and west, cleaning of the from public access. a new hub of life and activity in the industry. production and creation. river and the creation of the Park. Park. Exhibition boards: Site context Site Exhibition boards: 90 93
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PUBLIC REALM: SPACES AND PLANTING
KEY FEATURES PROMENADE, SQUARES AND STREETS ROOF TERRACES STRATFORD WATERFRONT STRATFORD Stage One Consultation Report One Consultation Stage 7 Appendices The public realm refers to all of Waterfront level the publicly accessible spaces at Stratford Waterfront. These are • Combining active and calm available to everyone and free spaces, this level provides a direct of charge to enjoy, spend time in connection to the river. There will and move through. be shops, bars and restaurants alongside staff, student and public Podium level entrances to the buildings. • This upper level is made up of a Planting sequence of public spaces, using light, open foyers to blur the • Stratford Waterfront will bring boundary between outdoor and people into close contact with indoor. nature as part of everyday life. • Connected to the bridge by the • The masterplan identies ve London Aquatics Centre, the zones to organise the types and Podium creates a new cultural mixes of planting across the route through which the public different levels of buildings and public realm. Details of these zones can move. Zone 2: Promenade, Squares and Streets Zone 4: Roof Terraces can be found on the right. Trees and planting will reinforce the direction Roof terraces are found on the outcrops of buildings with of movement as well as providing a comfortable planting reecting the 2012 Pleasure Garden opposite. microclimate.
Stratford Waterfront will RIVERSIDE PODIUM AND STEPS LIVING ROOFS reect the character of the Park. Add post-its below with your favourite spot.
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Zone 1: Riverside Zone 3: Podium Zone 5: Living Roofs A close relationship with the water, the plant Residential gardens will be diverse and lush, whilst A new habitat at the top of buildings, the same species community here is established but in need of public planting areas can be inspired by the institutions mix across each roof will create a continuous landscape. improvement. themselves. Exhibition boards: Public realm Exhibition boards:
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WHAT WE ARE BUILDING KEY Public entrances Staff entrances
KEY FEATURES City front
A terrace of buildings with residential This board introduces the form and and cultural uses at each end. arrangement of the buildings at Stratford Waterfront explaining how they have been set out in the masterplan. Arrangement
• The cluster of separate cultural and education Introduction of light wells between the buildings brings the institutions together to institution buildings. support intense collaboration between them. Spaces between the buildings enable each to be read A strong relationship with Carpenters Road is established individually. Views in, out and across creates visual at ground level with entrances into buildings, routes and • This block of buildings is similar in scale interaction between the institutions, the public and views into Stratford Waterfront and the Park. to the retained sports venues in the Park; the city. helping to reect their public facing role.
• Pulled apart at the northern end, streets The natural curve of the site breaks and courtyards are created between the down the grain and creates gaps. residential blocks. Two Fronts • Stratford Waterfront creates two fronts; a city front and a Park front. Both have equal importance with entrances and views into the buildings, to avoid having a back and front. • Reects the character of both the city Activity and collaboration between and the Park; presenting a welcoming and Conceptual illustration of the cluster of institution buildings and the ways in which they will interact and collaborate inviting face to arrivals from all directions. the building interfaces. Height and massing • Taller parts of the buildings face and respond to the larger scale of International Quarter London. • A stepped massing reduces in scale towards the Park; gradually easing the transition from the high density city to the lower density in the South Park. Materials • The buildings will use a family of cast materials that celebrates the 'making' and industrial heritage of the area. • Each building can be appreciated as an individual, though this approach helps to create a feeling of unity and shared identity.
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Exhibition boards: Sustainability Exhibition boards: Next steps
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SUSTAINABILITY NEXT STEPS
KEY FEATURES THANK YOU WE ARE HERE Thank you for coming to the Stratford Waterfront exhibition. The plans and designs for Stratford CONCEPT MASTERPLAN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 2 Waterfront will continue to develop and evolve in the 5,400m The Concept Masterplan and early Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park leads coming months in advance of the planning application Biodiversity habitat created design work is being shared. the way in encouraging sustainable being submitted. st at Stratford Waterfront 21 century living, setting the Please pick up a feedback form or provide feedback benchmark for large regeneration online to share your views on the concept proposals. projects. Visit the online consultation at: Throughout the design and stratfordwaterfront.commonplace.is SPRING 2018 construction process, we will: 500 Over 500 cycle All feedback will feed into the design team’s work DRAFT MASTERPLAN parking spaces • Minimise waste; to help them develop their designs for Stratford The Draft Masterplan and detailed • Select materials with high recycled Waterfront. parts of the planning application will be content, or environmentally shared. preferable materials; FIND OUT MORE
• Develop designs that use natural Passive For any enquiries, please contact the Stratford light, air ventilation and the sun’s Buildings designed to Waterfront team at Allies and Morrison Urban warmth; make the most of natural SUMMER 2018 Practitioners on: light, air ventilation and • Use low carbon and renewable the sun's natural warmth 020 7921 0100 energy sources, generating this on FINAL MASTERPLAN @ site; [email protected] The nal designs for Stratford Waterfront and the detailed parts of • Save water by using water Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners the planning application will be shared. efciency technology, water 85 Southwark Street conservation, rainwater collection London and re-use; 20% SE1 0HX • Encourage the use of sustainable Renewable energy You can also keep up to date on the project and AUTUMN 2018 transport by creating easy, generated on site view the consultation reports by visiting the accessible connections to public website: PLANNING APPLICATION transport, cycling and walking infrastructure; QueenElizabethOlympicPark.co.uk/ The planning application will be stratford-waterfront submitted. • Preserve and enhance biodiversity in the Park by creating new BREEAM habitats in public spaces, on our Excellent rated buildings roof terraces and in living roofs; STAY INVOLVED and AUTUMN / WINTER 2022 • Prevent pollution by reducing emissions and using materials that Health have minimum global warming Introducing planting and STRATFORD WATERFRONT potential. wildlife into everyday OPENING life to improve health, happiness and wellbeing
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WELCOME Stratford Waterfront will help to Stratford Waterfront will see deliver the legacy transformation the creation of new facilities of the Park. for Sadler’s Wells, UAL’s London College of Fashion and the Victoria THE MASTERPLAN and Albert Museum in partnership A masterplan is being developed with the Smithsonian, along with to best plan and design the a new residential neighbourhood. different buildings and spaces at Stratford Waterfront. Stratford Waterfront, alongside UCL East, will form a cluster of top WHAT ARE WE DOING? universities, cultural institutions, We are asking for feedback enterprises and organisations to help shape the masterplan which will showcase and generate proposals, ahead of submitting outstanding art, dance, history, a hybrid planning application craft, science, technology towards the end of next year. and design.
LONG TERM GOALS
Arts & Culture Education & Employment & Research & Innovation A world-class cultural Opportunity Enterprise Ground-breaking work programme to enjoy Supporting learning Growth and local job that serves London and and development creation its citizens
STRATFORD LONDON WESTFIELD LONDON WATERFRONT STADIUM LEE VALLEY STRATFORD CITY AQUATICS CENTRE HERE EAST VELOPARK
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D.C. QUESTIONNAIREQUESTIONNAIRE
Questionnaire front cover and reverse Questionnaire inside sheets FORM FEEDBACK Other comments: TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS 2. Do you think the arrangement of the buildings will allow 5. Do you think the public realm will create places where you for interaction and collaboration? (Board 7) would like to spend time? (Board 8) Please tell us your thoughts on the masterplan proposals and help inform Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly the development of more detailed plans agree disagree agree disagree for Stratford Waterfront.
Once you have completed your form What do you like? What could we improve? What do you like? What could we improve? please put it in the box. Alternatively you can leave interactive feedback by Please ll in your details: visiting: stratfordwaterfront.commonplace.is Name: You are a: a local resident Do you think Stratford Waterfront will have a welcoming Do you think Stratford Waterfront will be a sustainable part of an organisation: 3. 6. and inviting approach from all directions? (Board 7) place? (Board 9) Address: a visitor
How did you hear about us? Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly agree disagree agree disagree Flyer Social media E-mail Word of mouth Postcode: Telephone: Other: What do you like? What could we improve? What do you like? What could we improve? Email:
Do not contact (We would only contact you regarding the project and your details will not be used for other purposes.) 4. Do you think the height and massing of Stratford 1. Are you excited by the proposals for Stratford Waterfront? Waterfront will sit well in the Park? (Board 7)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Don’t know Disagree Strongly agree disagree agree disagree Complete your contact details above and hold onto this raf e ticket to claim your prize when announced in November. YOU COULD WIN What do you like? What could we improve? What do you like? What could we improve? Visit the website to see more and try the Two tickets to see West Ham FC interactive feedback: vs. Leicester City FC at London Stadium. stratfordwaterfront.commonplace.is See overleaf to nd out how. Raf no...... e ticket Raf
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D. WORKSHOP WORKSHEETS
Legacy Youth Voice worksheets Legacy Youth Voice worksheets
YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR STRATFORD WATERFRONT YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR STRATFORD WATERFRONT 1 What would make you want to visit Stratford Waterfront? 4 What events and activities would you like to see taking place?
2 What kind of place would you want it to be? How should it make you feel? 5 What are your ideas for making the buildings sustainable?
How can we make the buildings feel exciting and welcoming? How can we make the residential buildings feel a part of the Park and work with the 3 What would make you feel like you couldn’t enter a building or public space? 6 cultural and education buildings?
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Legacy Youth Voice worksheets Stakeholder workshop worksheet
SENSING STRATFORD WATERFRONT STRATFORD WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP 17 OCTOBER 2017 We want the public buildings and spaces to be In what ways could the inside and outside public What activities would you like to see in the public How will people experience Stratford Waterfront through their senses? How do you want to taste, inviting and accessible to all. In your view, how spaces be fun and encourage play? spaces? Suggestions will help us design and test smell, see, hear and touch Stratford Waterfront? How can this be used by the design team? 1 could that be achieved? 2 3 these spaces.
How can we encourage people to walk or cycle to What would encourage you to spend time at Other comments, ideas and suggestions. Stratford Waterfront? Can Carpenters Road and the Stratford Waterfront in the day and evening? 4 river tow paths play a role in this? 5 6
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Senior BEEs worksheets
STRATFORD WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN SENIOR BEES WORKSHOP 10 NOVEMBER 2017
Do you support the concept of the Union? Do you support the concept of the Two Fronts? How can the masterplan enable the institution buildings to be greater than the sum of their parts? In what ways should they respond to the character of the adjacent areas? How can the design of the buildings facilitate interaction, collaboration, and participation? How different should they be? How can they work together to read as one place?
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Do you support the approach to the public realm? In what ways can Stratford Waterfront be accessible and inclusive for all? How can the type and mix of planting reflect and add to the Park? How can buildings feel welcoming and inviting? What types of activities would you like to see at Stratford Waterfront? How can the public realm be easy to move through? What supporting infrastructure would help make Stratford Waterfront comfortable and how could this best be integrated? e.g. benches, toilets, information points, signage
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Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners is not responsible for nor shall be liable for the consequences of any use made of this Report other than that for which it was prepared by Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners for the Client unless Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners provides prior written authorisation for such other use and confirms in writing that the Report is suitable for it. It is acknowledged by the parties that this Report has been produced solely in accordance with the Client’s brief and instructions and without any knowledge of or reference to any other parties’ potential interests in or proposals for the Project.
Allies and Morrison Urban Practitioners accepts no responsibility for comments made by members of the community which have been reflected in this report.
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