The new proposals for The Pride site have been designed by award winning – and world renowned architects Foster + Partners.
The scheme will provide 410 homes from studio to three bed homes set within a slender and elegant tower. Two of the entire floors of the building will be dedicated to residential amenity space – true gardens in the sky, plus the ultimate roof terrace – the highest in London at 215 metres!
10% of homes will be fully accessible for wheelchair users and the scheme provides blue badge valet parking.
The 200 room, five star hotel will be of world class calibre with all the associated facilities of a hotel of high quality, including spa, conference facilities and top quality restaurant.
Glenkerrin is looking at the possibility of enabling local people to use the hotel facilities. What do you think? Tell us via the consultation form attached to this newsletter.
You can download a copy of the exhibition materials here.
Why a hotel?
There is a lack of high quality hotel rooms in the area – given the
close proximity to the Canary Wharf financial centre and shopping area which
continue to grow and to the very popular O2 Arena. The demand for hotels
will also increase with the 2012 Olympic games and the continued regeneration
of the Docklands and the Thames Gateway. This location is very well served
by public transport and the road network.
What about homes local people can afford?
There is a lack of quality family housing in the area. Glenkerrin has been
encouraged by Tower Hamlets Council to provide large family homes. A tall
building is not the most suitable place for large family homes.
As part of a joint planning application, Glenkerrin has plans for a 187 home, exemplar family development at 443-451 Westferry Road – about 250m away. This site has a lower land value and therefore homes will be more affordable to more families. The development also enjoys a high degree of open space and space for gardens. An ideal situation for young families trying to get on to the housing ladder.
