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A new vision for Whitechapel

March 13, 2013 by Lutfur

Press Release                                             

Mayor Lutfur Rahman ’s new vision for Whitechapel

Famed for its colourful history and cultural buzz, Whitechapel is about to embark on an unprecedented transformation

Last night (11 March 2013), Mayor Lutfur Rahman launched ‘Whitechapel Vision’ – an exciting project that will build on these changes and local aspirations to take this famous part of the City’s borders into the future, with residents at the heart of the plans

Working with international and award-winning urban design practice BDP, Tower Hamlets Council will kick-start this project by producing a new master plan for Whitechapel.

Produced in consultation with local residents and key stakeholders in the area, the masterplan will help develop Whitechapel as a new and vibrant area for  London that will not only retain existing business and the bustling market, but attract new investors.

Over the coming months, BDP will be inviting local stakeholders – residents, businesses, the local hospital and university, places of worship, housing providers and landowners – to share their ideas and aspirations for the area, so that all bodies work collaboratively to produce a cohesive and deliverable master plan for the area.

Mayor Lutfur Rahman the driving force behind the project, said: “Whitechapel Vision is about initiating change for the benefit of residents, businesses, and visitors in the area.

“We’re really excited that the arrival of Crossrail will mean Whitechapel is better connected to stations like Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road, and more accessible to counties further afield.

“This project will help us elevate Whitechapel, bring in investment and showcase what the area has to offer the rest of London, and beyond.”

BDP was selected following a competitive tender process which attracted submissions from a number of the country’s leading architectural and urban design practices.

It was chosen on the basis of its excellent experience and international reputation, and success in delivering similar masterplan projects, including for the Liverpool One scheme.

Nick Edwards, Urbanism Director at BDP, said: “We are extremely privileged to have been selected to work with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, the local community and other stakeholders to deliver a new vision for Whitechapel.

“Due to our continuing work on Whitechapel’s much anticipated Crossrail station, we already have a close connection with the area and look forward to utilising our extensive experience of delivering similar successful urban regeneration projects to help unlock Whitechapel’s potential.

Ends

Note to Editors

For information about this press release contact  Numan Hussain , Political Advisor to the  Mayor  on 07508 352 023 or email:numan.hussain@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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