Barking Riverside and Homes England

Barking

Executive summary from entrant:

Homes England has partnered with Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) to unlock thousands of vitally needed new homes at Barking Riverside, one of Europe’s most significant residential and placemaking projects. Set on the banks of the River Thames in East London, Barking Riverside is being led by master developer BRL, a joint venture between the Mayor of London and housing association L&Q. Homes England’s innovative £124 million funding package enables land preparation and the delivery of essential infrastructure, including roads, flood defences, recycling infrastructure and a new energy centre. The partnership’s long-term, strategic nature has enabled investment and confidence in a challenging market, achieving outcomes that would not have been possible working alone.