Affordable Housing at the junction of Pine tree Way and Elmira Street, Lewisham, London. Part of the Rivermill Park Development
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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
4 July 2016Location:
Pine tree Way, Lewisham, London, SE13.More information:
River Mill Park replaced the old Sundermead estate which was demolished to enable the redevelopment of Loampit Vale and overlooks Cornmill Gardens, the first of three new green spaces planned for the town centre. Cornmill Gardens opened in 2007, and along with its well-manicured lawns and children's play area provides residents with direct access to the Ravensbourne, which has been released from its concrete walls. Renaissance is a contemporary development in the heart of Lewisham featuring 788 apartments, a state-of-the-art leisure centre, 24-hour concierge, landscaped communal gardens and residents' roof terrace with fantastic London views. It contains very little "affordable accommodation" for local people and mainly caters for the financial sector workers who have access to Canary Wharf via the DLR. It is part of a huge profit making development scheme called the Lewisham Gateway Project. Which was given the go ahead by Lewisham Council, despite strong opposition from the local population. The main objections being the height and high-density massing of the scheme. Also the general lack of "affordable" housing. Cornmill Gardens is an open space for Lewisham Town Centre, providing residents access to the River Ravensbourne, which has been released from its concrete walls.