Vincent Street - Kickstart Site
The Council recieved planning permission for the Vincent Street project and you can read more here: Newham Council’s regeneration of its Canning Town estates reaches another landmark – Newham Council
Note: The main image is for illustrative purposes only.
Construction begins for 147 affordable homes at Canning Town
Appointed contractor Hill Group are nearing the completion of the main building works for the first 147 new genuinely affordable homes at Vincent Street on the Canning Town estate. The homes at Vincent Street will include 46% three, four and five family homes built at Passivhaus standards to create energy efficient homes with lower energy bills, available from 2027.
Vincent Street is the first phase of the wider Canning Town regeneration masterplan, being co-designed with residents to deliver a large amount of family homes along with open spaces, play spaces and energy efficient buildings, all of which will transform the neighbourhood.
We are now seeking residents input for the choice of mural on the front outside wall of the building.
Please see below and take the poll.
Phases
Vincent Street Mural
Canning Town Mural Options - Vincent Street Homes
Project Background
The new homes on Vincent Street are nearing completion and we are seeking to have a mural on the outsde wall of the building.
This mural project is being developed by Curtis Donovan in collaboration with London Borough of Newham and the Canning Town Resident Steering Group. This is to ensure the final artwork reflects the local community. The design process has been intentionally participatory, using community feedback to shape both the visual direction and the content of the mural.
Key Themes
Through initial discussions with the Resident Steering Group, three core themes were identified to guide the design development. These themes will be considered essential elements of the final design:
1. Heritage meets the future
2. Art that provides knowledge
3. Showcasing the diversity of the local community
These themes aim to celebrate local history while looking forward, and to create a piece of public art that is both visually engaging and educational, particularly for young people.
Across all design options, the mural surface will include subtle textures and details that embed knowledge and learning. These elements are intended to spark curiosity and provide people with accessible, everyday information woven into the artwork.
Design Concepts
In response to these themes, three initial mural options have been developed. Community feedback will be used to further refine and select the final direction.
Survey
1. Which artwork do you prefer? - You can see the actual proposals by clicking on the attachments below.
(Please select one option)
A. Community in Bloom
A floral arrangement of human figures using bold, simple design to represent a community growing together.
B. Changing Landscapes
Colourful, dynamic structures inspired by the Thames and the changing local landscape.
C. Past to Present
A historic docklands image reimagined with modern details and a vision of the future.
2. What kind of knowledge would you like to see included in the mural?
(Open response)
Examples might include:
A maths equation or times table
A local historical fact
A fact about East London
Knowledge from your profession or skills
“Good things for kids to know”
Poll
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Past events
Event date: September 22nd, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:00 PM.
Event date: September 8th, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Regeneration Hub
Event date: June 25th, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Regeneration Hub