A new community for London being developed alongside two kilometres of Thames waterfront in Barking and Dagenham. Barking Riverside promises to become one of the most important and inspiring new communities in London. Home to more than 26,000 people, enjoying new schools, shopping, parkland, access to the river, new improved transport connections and close to vibrant Barking town centre.

26 April 2007 is the deadline for expressions of interest for this open international competition for a new sustainable community. The competition aims to create a new community where people want to settle and stay because they feel proud of where they live. Visit the site for details.