CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE RIVER THAMES ~ S H OWC A S E LO N D O N TO T H E WO R L D ~ C R E AT E A S TA G E F O R G R E AT C E L E B R AT I O N S

ROYAL HAYWARD NATIONAL GABRIELS OXO TATE GLOBE CLINK BOROUGH SOUTWARK LONDON THE HAYS CITY TOWER BUTLERS
FESTIVAL HALL GALLERY THEATRE WHARF TOWER MODERN THEATRE STREET MARKET CATHEDRAL BRIDGE SHARD GALLERIA HALL BRIDGE WHARF
STATION

proposed
ferry routes

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2010 Conybeare Morrison Partnership

THE
LONDON
{ WEST PROMENADE BEFORE AFTER | Clink Street BEFORE AFTER | Southwark Cathedral BEFORE AFTER | Hays Wharf
EAST }
The Vision...
The London Promenade transforms 2.5 kilometres of
the South Bank from Gabriels Wharf to Butlers Wharf,
to a world class waterfront. It links existing public
spaces, creates new places, promotes new activities, and
introduces new jetties for river transport. It is a public
Concept:
Michael Davis
executive project director
2010
Michael Davis Designs
Project Leader:
Thames Promenade Company Ltd
place and promenade that accommodates walkers, joggers,
cyclists, wheelchairs, families, young and old in a series of Masterplan Concept and
Computer Visualisation:
waterfront places. Visitors, residents and businesses will 2010
benefit from continuous, barrier free access offering a new Conybeare Morrison Partnership
perspective on London. Urban Integration:
Space Syntax
Tim Stonor director
Brochure Concept:
Francesca Morrison
Polis Design principal
Graphic Design:
EwanSearleStudio
Website and Blog:
Tim Stonor / Ray Bryant
londonpromenade.com
londonpromenade.blogspot.com
The promenade respects the history and ecology of the River Thames creating
a waterfront edge which links existing cultural facilities to celebrate Londons
status as a great World City.
The Benefits...
Access
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Creates a new 2.5 kilometre metropolitan park and
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visitor spine linking cultural attractions from the
South Bank Centre to Tower Bridge.
Establishes a venue for great celebrations and
festivals such as the 2012 Olympics, the London
~ THE
LONDON
Why a Promenade?
From the 1950s to the 1970s cultural
facilities were established along the south
bank of the Thames opening up the riverfront
to new leisure activity. Londons South
Bank became a cultural quarter and in the
1980s was the world model for waterfront
regeneration.
PROMENADE
Marathon and the Lord Mayors Show.
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Improves the infrastructure of Central London by
Further cultural and entertainment facilities
providing alternative routes and access to a large
sector of the city.
have since developed along the South
Bank. However, the pedestrian environment
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Allows for an increase in ferry piers for improved of the riverfront has not kept pace. Today
short hop commuter ferry services.
the South Bank has been overtaken by
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Provides for disabled access along the river to many other cities where continuous
cultural venues. waterfronts have been developed with
grand visions, contemporary facilities and
Environment well co-ordinated design as significant
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Fosters walking, cycling and healthy lifestyles pedestrian infrastructure.
relieving congestion on road and public transport.
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Increases the appreciation of the rivers ecology The riverfront from Gabriels Wharf to Butlers
through greater access to the foreshore and river Wharf is inadequate for todays needs.
beaches. ~
There is discontinuity of movement caused
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Provides the opportunity to enhance the landscape by sections where no walkway exists;
of the South Bank with promenade trees, ~
Narrow sections causing congestion and
landscaped squares and parks. bottlenecks;
~ Enhances safety and security through lighting,
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Steps and other barriers to movement
activities and people surveillance.
causing problems for disabled users;
~ Opens up new views and vistas to the history and
heritage of the city. ~
Poor lighting and poor quality paving.
Economy Use of the existing route has increased
significantly in recent years highlighting
~ Unlocks commercial development potential and
problems of access and continuity
promotes opportunities for restaurants, hotels,
particularly for those with disabilities.
shops, cafes, pavilions, kiosks, piers and public art.
~ Encourages tourism estimated at an extra 650
The potential of this great waterfront
million per annum to the area. environment can, however, be realised with
~ Promotes day and night-time economies of London
some thoughtful urban design initiatives.
South Central and benefits local businesses,
creating jobs and encouraging investment. Royal Festival Hall
~ Generates economic benefits for Southwark,
Tate Modern
Gabriels Wharf
Connecting People to the River Thames
Lambeth and London as a whole. Southwark Bridge
Clink Street
London Bridge