Help shape a new park at Thameside West

Arada is inviting local residents to join the Thameside West Park Design Panel and help shape one of the most significant new public spaces planned for the Royal Docks.

Through a series of workshops, site visits and creative design activities, panel members will work alongside the project team to share ideas and local knowledge that will help inform the future Thameside West Park.

Be part of creating a new green space for the Royal Docks

Thameside West is a major new waterfront neighbourhood being delivered by Arada on a 47-acre site next to City Hall and opposite The O2. The development will provide at least 5,000 new homes, including 35% affordable housing, alongside new public spaces, enhanced riverside access and a kilometre-long active waterfront. Around half of the site will be dedicated to green and open spaces.

The first phase will include a significant new public park designed to serve both new and existing communities.

Who can take part?

Arada is keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who are interested in contributing to the future of Thameside West and their local community.

No design experience is required.

The Design Panel is intended to bring together local perspectives, lived experience and community knowledge to help create a park that works for everyone.

Valuing local expertise

Panel members will be paid the London Living Wage for the time they spend participating, recognising the important contribution local residents can make to the design process.

Register your interest

Residents interested in joining the Thameside West Park Design Panel are encouraged to register their interest by Tuesday 5 August 2026.

Website: www.thamesidewest.co.uk
Register to join the Park Design Group here
Email: feedback@thamesidewest.co.uk

By bringing local communities into the design process from the outset, Arada aims to create a welcoming waterfront park that celebrates the character of the Royal Docks and serves local people for generations to come.