Gensler and Arup advise on £2.5bn Thameside West housing scheme
What happened
Gensler and Arup are advising the Mayor's Office on the Thameside West scheme. The project has a gross development value of £2.5bn and aims to build at least 5,000 new homes in the East End. The first phase will deliver 1,500 homes, including units designated for social rent.
Why it matters
The scheme is designed to transform a brownfield site in the Royal Docks into a new neighborhood, supporting long-term economic growth. Tom Copley stated that Thameside West will help deliver much needed family and social housing, addressing London’s housing crisis.
Who's involved
- GenslerAdvising the Mayor's Office on the Thameside West scheme.
- ArupAdvising the Mayor's Office on the Thameside West scheme.
- Tom CopleyDeputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, prioritizing the housing crisis.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GenslerSpeculative
Gensler might see increased revenue from securing a role in the £2.5bn Thameside West scheme.
- ArupSpeculative
Arup might see increased revenue from its involvement in the £2.5bn Thameside West scheme.
- city councilSpeculative
The city council might face increased costs related to regulatory and funding coordination for the £2.5bn public infrastructure project.