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Published: 4th SEPTEMBER 2019

Linear park design taking shape in Barking and Dagenham

We are excited to see work start on the new linear park in Barking and Dagenham that we designed in collaboration with the local community.

People stand around a table at a Collaborative Design Workshops For The Ripple Greenway Design

Complementing an exciting backdrop of 1,000 new homes and a new Overground station, the new park will link the River Thames at Barking Riverside to Barking town centre, creating a beautiful route for everyone who wants cycle, walk or wheel in the area.

Connecting city neighbourhoods with the River Thames and nature

The 1.3km (0.8 mile) walking and cycling route and linear park will open up underused green space, and link communities in the Thames Ward area of the borough.

Safe, traffic-free route for everyone to enjoy

The walking and cycling path will offer safer routes to school, away from the busy Thames Road and greater access to nature. The surrounding park will include natural play features, a community orchard, places to sit and improved wildlife habitats designed by local residents and ecologists.

ߣߣƵ worked in partnership with Barking and Dagenham to successfully bid for over £440k* match funding from the and secured match funding from local developer, Barking Riverside Ltd. The Green Capital grants are part of the Mayor’s  and are supporting large green space projects that contribute to healthier living, improved air and water quality, encouraging walking and cycling, and enhancing biodiversity.

The board of ideas at the Collaborative Design Workshops For The Ripple Greenway Design

Planting trees for London

We’re looking forward to working with and local community volunteers to plant our trees over the winter. With the help of the charity , we will also ensure the waterways, which are an important feature to the park, are enhanced and remain in good condition.

ߣߣƵ London director Matt Winfield said: “It’s so exciting to see work start and it will be great to follow the progress as our design starts to become something people will be able to enjoy.

The borough’s inspirational residents have been a driving force behind this project, calling for improved access to green space in the area.
ߣߣƵ London director Matt Winfield

"It has been fantastic working with them and the borough to create this wonderful community asset that I’m sure will be treasured for generations to come.

Cabinet Member for Social Housing and Regeneration, Councillor Cameron Geddes said: “It’s has been great working with ߣߣƵ, getting this project up and running.

"Their experience in collaborative design and working with residents puts the community at the heart of the process so we create a space that works for them.

"It’s wonderful to see the work start and I’m looking forward to seeing the Ripple Greenway taking shape over the coming months.”

*£400k Green Capital Grant and £40k Community Tree Planting Grant.

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