urban regeneration
Councils are advancing urban regeneration through strategic frameworks and new housing developments.
Tower Hamlets is advancing urban regeneration, the process of improving urban areas, with its Future Places framework launched in March 2026. The council's Cabinet endorsed this strategic document, which aims to attract investment and outlines the borough's vision for regeneration, including affordable housing and job creation.
Separately, Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee approved plans in January 2026 for an 18-storey mixed-use tower on Hoe Street. This development will deliver 66 new Build to Rent residential units, with 17 (26%) designated as Discount Market Rent affordable housing.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets' Cabinet endorsed the Future Places framework on March 24, 2026. Source
- The Future Places framework aims to attract investment for regeneration, including affordable housing and job creation. Source
- Waltham Forest Council's Planning Committee approved an 18-storey tower in January 2026. Source
- The Hoe Street development will provide 66 new Build to Rent residential units. Source
- Of these, 17 (26%) will be Discount Market Rent affordable housing. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.