The Royal Docks, London

Approximate 650 hectares of land that make up the Royal Docks Opportunity Area.

The vision is to transform the Royal Docks into a world-class business centre: a world-leader in high technology, green enterprise and research and an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. The plans envisage the waterfront as a hub of activity once again; a thriving leisure destination for Londoners and visitors alike.

The Royal Docks has massive development potential – the opportunity to become a new centre for business and living in East London.

The Royal Docks Vision document offers a comprehensive overview of the benefits the project will deliver which include:

•Developing the Royal Docks as a world-class business destination

•Encouraging inward investment in the Royal Docks area, building on opportunities presented by the 2012 Games

•Ensuring that local people have access to the opportunities created

•Making the Royals Docks a great place to live with improved local connections and a revitalised waterfront

•Making the Royal Docks a model of green enterprise and environmental sustainability

•Developing attractions that will create a thriving visitor and tourist economy