The Barbican, London’s iconic arts centre, unveils renewal plans for the Foyers, Lakeside, and Conservatory ahead of its 50th anniversary, with public consultation open before construction begins in 2027. Photo by Dion Barrett.
New Development
Former South Bank ITV studios to be redeveloped
The £500m redevelopment of the former ITV studios on London’s South Bank will feature a 25-storey tower, two mid-rise buildings, 40,000 sq ft of affordable workspace, cultural venues, two public squares, and a rooftop restaurant. Mitsubishi Estate and CO-RE are leading the project, with Multiplex appointed as main contractor. Completion is due in 2029.
Stroudley Walk, Bromley-by-Bow regeneration to deliver 274 new homes and part-pedestrian street
Stroudley Walk will see 274 new homes, including 115 for London Affordable Rent and shared ownership, plus a park, shops, a community café, and a part-pedestrian street. Construction is underway, with completion expected in Winter 2025.
Gail’s, Crate, and 17&Central bring new openings to Walthamstow
Gail’s Bakery has opened in Walthamstow, adding to the area’s growing food and retail scene. Crate Walthamstow has launched with street food vendors, a craft beer bar, and mini-golf, while the 17&Central redevelopment is bringing new shops, homes, and transport upgrades.
£17.75m restoration of Crystal Palace Park approved
Planning approval kicks off a £17.75m phase of Crystal Palace Park’s £52m regeneration. Historic features like the Grade-I dinosaurs and Italian Terraces will be restored, supporting a wider community-led vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable park.
Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks regeneration gets green light
Plans to transform the 23-acre Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks into a vibrant riverside community have been approved. The historic site will feature over 2,000 homes, commercial spaces, and a new park while preserving iconic Victorian gasholders.
Paddington Square a major new development opening in 2024
Paddington Square, a Renzo Piano-designed development, opens in 2024 next to Paddington Station. It features 350,000 sq. ft of offices, 33 shops, a new tube entrance, and West London’s highest rooftop restaurant. Image courtesy Kellaway.
Borough Yards SE1 development expands with new retailers including Alain Ducasse
In addition to Everyman Cinema and Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, the 160,000 sq ft Borough Yards regeneration project, located adjacent to Borough Market, has welcomed MALIN+GOETZ, Ace & Tate, Ted’s Grooming Room, Amorino, and the restaurant Bancone.
The Park at the centre of Elephant & Castle’s regeneration
The Park is a 2-acre oasis at the centre of the £2.3bn Elephant Park regeneration of Elephant & Castle. Designed by Gillespies, it features expansive lawns, rain gardens, and winding paths, anchored by Elephant Springs and the Tree House pavilion with treetop views.
Vision of Brent Cross Town, one of the UK’s largest new developments
The 180-acre, £5bn Brent Cross Town project is to be a new ‘park town’ incorporating 50 acres of parks, 6,700 new homes, and 3 million sq ft of office space. The project by Related Argent and Barnet Council will include shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and a new station linking to central London in 12 minutes.
