Press Release
Progress on urban renaissance, from Mayor's Architecture and Urbanism Unit
13-9-2002 420
Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, today issued details of the work his Architecture and Urbanism Unit has been carrying out in the past year.
The Unit, led by Richard Rogers, chief adviser to the Mayor on architecture and urbanism, is working alongside boroughs and the Mayor’s economic and transport agencies to ensure some of London’s biggest developments involve high quality architecture and urban design.
Ken Livingstone said: ‘Well-designed neighbourhoods improve quality of life. London cannot accommodate its growing population and improve conditions for existing residents without the highest quality architecture and urban design. I am delighted by the work of the Architecture and Urbanism Unit so far. They are engaged in some of the most important development projects in London, especially in the Thames Gateway, where development on the scale of a new city is planned.’
Work undertaken by the A +UU in partnership with the London Development Agency, Transport for London and the London boroughs, includes:
· Developing a blueprint for development in London Riverside, six square kilometres of the Thames stretching from Barking to Rainham Marsh.
· Introducing world class architects to masterplan South Dagenham, Bishopsgate Goods Yard and Albert Dock Basin.
· Working with partners to make the most of key housing sites such as Barking Reach.
· Developing existing town centres, like Barking, to accommodate more people, and maintain vitality and a good quality of life.
· An ambitious programme to upgrade 100 public spaces. First ten projects were announced in July.
Richard Rogers said: ‘London’s urban renaissance should affect every street, every neighbourhood and every citizen. London can only develop as a compact and sustainable city, if we focus closely on the design of our buildings and the spaces between them. I am delighted with the start the A+UU has made in developing these objectives.’
Notes to Editors
1. The A+UU has issued a brochure on its vision for London, and an update on projects it is involved in.
2. Alongside Richard Rogers, the A+UU comprises five full-time staff (a unit manager, two architects, a public space project manager and an administrative assistant), and one part-time architectural consultant.
3. Richard Rogers (Lord Rogers of Riverside) is a practising architect, chair of the Richard Rogers Partnership, and chair of the Government’s Urban Task Force. He is not paid for his role at the GLA, and does not advise the Mayor on projects where he has a commercial interest.
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