Sustainability

Barking Riverside

Find out below how Barking Riverside works to embody sustainable and ecological living

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Efficiency

The Barking Riverside development prioritizes energy efficiency and environmental sustainability through several innovative features. Homes are equipped with low-energy white LED downlights in the kitchen, dining, and living areas, as well as in bathrooms and hallways, significantly reducing electricity consumption. The development also utilizes a low carbon District Heating Network, an eco-friendly alternative to individual gas boilers. This system generates heat and hot water locally, which is then delivered to homes via a network of highly insulated buried pipes, ensuring efficient energy use and minimizing carbon emissions.

Sustainable Transport

Barking Riverside offers a range of convenient sustainable travel options. Residents have access to dedicated cycle storage and well-maintained cycle paths, encouraging eco-friendly transportation. The area is served by the Enterprise Car Club, providing flexible car hire for those who need it. Additionally, there are several bus routes nearby and the Barking Riverside Overground station, enhancing connectivity to surrounding areas. For a unique travel experience, the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Pier is also accessible, offering river transport along the Thames.

Sustainable Amenities

The neighbourhood boasts an array of sustainable amenities designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. The development features biodiverse roofs, a play park, open green spaces, and a Linear Park with a children’s play area, promoting outdoor activities and ecological diversity. Essential amenities such as a school, the Barking Riverside Overground station, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Pier, a Co-op, and The Wilds coffee shop are all easily reachable without a car. Additionally, the Barking Food Forest, a community garden organized by the local grassroots organization Thames Life and supported by the master developer Barking Riverside Ltd, provides a space for local children, young people, families, and residents of all ages to engage with nature and grow their own food. An automated waste disposal system, Envac, also keeps the streets cleaner and quieter by eliminating the need for overflowing bins and polluting waste collection trucks, reducing waste vehicle-related carbon emissions by at least 90%.

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Outdoor Space

An abundance of sustainable outdoor spaces is on offer at Barking Riverside, including access to a 2 km frontage along the Thames River and The Wilds co-working space, fostering a strong connection to nature and community. The development encompasses over 80 hectares of land designated as being of high ecological value, with a pioneering scheme in place to protect and regenerate the rich local wildlife. This initiative supports rare birds, seals, water voles, and notable plant species, ensuring their habitats are preserved and thriving. These efforts underscore the development’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, creating a vibrant and ecologically diverse community.