Thamesmead Waterfront The London site with room for 15,000 homes

Developers are pressing the government to commit to a Dockland Light Railway extension to facilitate housing projects at Thamesmead Waterfront and Beckton Riverside. These brownfield sites can potentially accommodate 30,000 homes, but development is stalled due to a lack of transport links. Ed Mayes, executive director at Lendlease, noted that government funding is critical for the DLR extension, projected to cost £1. 5 billion. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is advocating for transport infrastructure as a means to enhance housing availability.

Historical examples, like the Jubilee line, show that improved transport can unlock housing developments. The DLR extension represents part of a larger City Hall initiative to develop underutilized areas. The mayor's office seeks to partner with the government to drive economic growth and job creation. By investing in transport, the government can help realize the potential of these areas.