Stratford’s International Quarter launched this week at MIPIM

Lend Lease and London & Continental Railways reveal London’s most exciting commercial district

Article posted: 07 Mar 2011

Lend Lease and London & Continental Railways (LCR) has today launched London’s most exciting new commercial district, The International Quarter, Stratford City at real estate event MIPIM in Cannes.

The International Quarter offers 4.0m sq ft of grade A commercial office space in East London set within a 22 acre site in addition to complementary convenience retail, 350 new homes, 1.2 hectares of civic and open space, hotels and childcare facilities.

David Joy, Development and Property Director of LCR said today: “The International Quarter will be a unique commercial offer. The combination of flexibility and space available, together with the unrivalled connectivity and surrounding world-class facilities, make it a fantastic place to work, play or stay.”

Dan Labbad, Chief Executive Officer of Lend Lease, Europe Middle East and Africa said: “The International Quarter builds on our existing work at Stratford City with the Athletes Village and Chobham Academy showcasing our capability in integrated real estate delivery. These developments will collectively leave a lasting positive legacy for East London and beyond.”

Uniquely for developments of this size, all the key infrastructure and facilities will be in place when the first office workers move in. Site works commence in early 2013 with the first occupancy proposed for late 2014. It will be a major employment hub for East London creating in excess of 15,000 jobs.

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Posted by Phil