Communities and Local Government
A selection of images representing communities.
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- Thames Gateway and the Olympics
- Thames Gateway: Area overview and development
- Thames Gateway: London
- London Borough of Greenwich
London Borough of Greenwich
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The London Borough of Greenwich stretches for eight miles along the south bank of the river Thames. The Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site including the Cutty Sark and Royal Observatory is one of London's most famous tourism and leisure destinations.
Greenwich is a borough with contrasting fortunes. The relatively affluent parts of Greenwich Village contrast with the urban experience of Woolwich Town Centre. The most deprived neighbourhoods are concentrated in Woolwich; the local economy was hit particularly hard by the closure of the Royal Arsenal.
Now, the borough is experiencing significant growth, guided by Greenwich council's vision for Woolwich, Plumstead, Charlton, Thamesmead and the Greenwich Peninsula. The main locations for growth will be Greenwich Peninsula and Woolwich Town Centre, including the Royal Arsenal site with potential for up to 15,000 homes and 11,000 jobs by 2016.
