London-based housing association One Housing has partnered with Mount Anvil to deliver 159 new homes at a sustainable development in East London.
The apartments at Royal Eden Docks will bolster One Housing’s London housing portfolio, with the homes being made available to local families in housing need and working Londoners looking to take the first step into home ownership.
One Housing says the apartments surpass several environmental and carbon-reducing goals set for new developments.
The building as a whole is estimated to be saving over 430 tonnes of carbon each year, and each apartment is estimated to emit 54% less carbon than an equivalent home built to the minimum national standards.
The first phase of Royal Eden Docks, Royal Docks West, secured a Planet Mark sustainability certification, endorsing Mount Anvil’s overarching approach to creating a carbon-reducing community.
‘Tenure-blind community’
Mike Johnson, group director of Development at One Housing, said: “With the ongoing shortage of good quality affordable homes, we are pleased to have purchased phase two at Royal Eden Docks.
“Not only is it in an outstanding London location, but it also has brilliant environmental credentials, exemplary design quality, and an array of amenities thanks to being a tenure-blind community.
“This type of property shouldn’t be out of reach to those on small budgets and working together with Mount Anvil, we’re able to provide much needed high-quality housing and amenities.”
Killian Hurley, chief executive at Mount Anvil, added: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership again with One Housing.
“Together, we’ll deliver 159 new affordable homes as part of our Royal Eden Docks community that will be a very high quality, sustainable and energy-efficient.”
Images: CGI renderings of the Royal Eden Docks development
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