40,000+ jobs for SE1 in Ken’s London Plan

On completion, Thameslink 2000 will enhance the Jubilee Line's recent improvement in accessibility of the area around London Bridge. Sensitive intensification rather than brownfield renewal is the greatest source of development capacity across a number of relatively small sites. Among the larger opportunities, and complementing the area's heritage and environmental character, the riverside between London Bridge station and Tower Bridge can accommodate a significant increase in office stock, typified by development of the More London site. Re-development and intensification of London Bridge station and its environs is proposed together with improved public transport facilities and interchange and better pedestrian integration with the surrounding area. This is a good location for a tall, landmark mixed-use development. The development framework should protect the needs of local residents and draw visitors eastwards along the riverside.

The development framework for the area around Waterloo should integrate opportunities for commercial, residential and cultural intensification associated with an international and national rail terminal, the improved access offered by the Jubilee Line and proposed Cross River Transit and the riverside Strategic Cultural Area. This should house a world class cultural facility, building on the existing facilities. Guidelines should be sensitive to the needs of existing communities and should extend the area's entertainment offer and capacity to serve as a complementary attraction to the West End/Soho/Covent Garden. Particular attention should be paid to removing barriers to pedestrian movement, establishing links with the rest of Central London and creating a more attractive and safe environment.