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The moorings have been developed into an active floating community, closely interwoven with the fabric of the local community.


The moorings are unique in being an example of a close knit group living in affordable housing in central London.

The community at Downings Roads reflects a wide variety of skills and expertise, including architects, solicitors, key workers and working artists. In addition, several residents have established their own businesses both on the moorings and within Southwark.

Over the years the community has developed strong and varied links in the borough particularly in the voluntary and educational sectors and children from the mooring attend a number of local schools and nurseries.


The residents add to the diversity of the local community and are an inspirational example of how it is possible to regenerate whilst maintaining the character of the area; former commercial warehouses and ships, along the water front, have both been converted to provide housing.

What has been gained from life on these boats is an intricate knowledge of the river, of tools, skills, techniques, and it's been through this exchange across the boats, that a mutual co-dependence has emerged.
 

 

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