NEW YORK: The eight hundred and ninety-second entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.
Capital’s waterways, and specifically its 85km of post industrial canals represent a significant opportunity for new housing. The proposal is that the canal could be intensified through the development of purpose-built floating housing. Under the stewardship of the Canal and Rivers Trust the canals would be managed with a long-term view where an affordable leasing arrangement for moorings would mean that construction alone becomes the primary cost. Land price is removed from the equation making this housing a genuinely affordable option. Pre-fabrication and off-site construction would be used to deliver a high quality product quickly.
