The Creekside is a unique and complex area of London, with diverse natural and cultural resources. Although a number of good design frameworks have been produced, there is no existing mechanism whereby an integrated design response can be developed, tested, consulted on and jointly agreed. Therefore, site owners develop plans in isolation and often find the planning process frustrating and negative. As one of the last central largely undeveloped corridors in the Thames Gateway, there is great pressure for development. The area has definitive potential to become a major centre for cultural and creative production, new business incubation and a visitor destination.

NCI certificate-holder Andrew Carmichael of Creative Lewisham Agency, with help from his various partnerships, has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. The charrette runs from June 9th to June 13th, with a kick-off event on May 22nd.

Visit the impressive and interactive project website to learn more and view the project timeline and background research.