Arts and education

In arts, culture, and education, East Bank has been buzzing with activity. The Bowie Collection found its future home at the V&A East Storehouse in March, part of the Here East Campus. UCL East and UAL’s London College of Fashion opened their doors, welcoming 6,000 and 4,000 students, respectively. Mayor Sadiq Khan celebrated the transformative impact on London's cultural and educational landscapes. V&A East Museum revealed its inaugural exhibition, 'The Music is Black: A British Story,' starting in 2025. 

Here East welcomed Teeside University’s London campus in January. Five universities now find their home on this location. Alongside, LMA announced an expansion into the former BT Sport complex in September. 

The academic network at the Park provides a distinct competitive edge, fostering a collaborative environment where talent, research, and industry intertwine. This gives businesses an unparalleled advantage over competitors to accessing cutting-edge innovation and a rich pool of skilled professionals right on their doorstep.  

These events draw thousands of fans in the arena, and millions online. This surge mirrors eSports' staggering economic growth, soaring from $70.6 billion in 2012 to $180.1 billion in 2021. The Park's vision embraces eSports, with the thriving College of Esport at Lee Valley VeloPark, and diverse eSports initiatives at Here East.  The Park strives to champion both eSports and traditional sports for a forward-looking future. Major League Baseball (MLB) made its long-awaited return to London Stadium, with more than 110,000 fans making their way to the Park for a huge weekend. As the partnership continued to make headlines, the economic impact of baseball on the Park remains clear. Since the first pitch, MLB has generated over £37 million for the London economy. The rest of the UK economy has benefitted beyond £9 million pounds. 

Innovation

SHIFT, east London’s innovation agency based here at the Park, gained well-deserved traction with the launch of the Future Industries Development Programme, providing pioneer start-ups and SME’s with financial backing, as well as linking them to the collaborative networks, workspaces and local knowledge resources that give them the best chance to succeed. Rolled out across three core challenges. With the first challenge already completed, the work will call for solutions to tackle the climate emergency.  

Delivering even more value for the global innovation landscape, SHIFT made waves with the launch of their new membership ecosystem. Free to enter, the ecosystem aims to unite communities, businesses, governments and academia to find and scale solutions to the major challenges of city life.  

Development

The Park leads the way in development with £150 million in new investments across 26 projects, encouraging increased foot and cycle traffic. Stratford Station enhancements, in collaboration with local councils, ensure continued seamless connectivity for millions of visitors already taking advantage of one of UK’s most important transport hubs.   Venue updates abound: Everyone Active, the UK’s longest-established leisure contractor, is primed to join the Park as operators of the iconic London Aquatics Centre. Peppermint events get ready to revamp the Podium café, and the ArcelorMittal Orbit gears up for a summer 2024 relaunch, offering London’s most iconic leasing opportunity - could you be the right business to take advantage of this undeniable opportunity?   

3 Mills Studio completed a £6m renovation, creating 10,000 sq ft of creative workspace and bolstering 1,000 jobs. Chobham Manor's recognition as AJ100 Sustainability Initiative of the Year  highlights its innovative design approach, attracting attention and investment. 

The Park's ongoing evolution draws an ever-growing influx of visitors, residents, and professionals. With the launch of further East Bank institutions set to add 4 million annual visitors, forward-thinking businesses seeking a robust investment find irresistible potential in the Park's dynamic and prosperous environment.