McAleer & Rushe has been appointed by nationwide placemaker, Muse and leading housing provider, Poplar HARCA to deliver 274 homes, with 115 available through London Affordable Rent and shared ownership at Stroudley Walk. Works are to start on site imminently and completion of the regeneration scheme anticipated in Winter 2025.

Designed by RM_A Architects, the vibrant new neighbourhood in Bromley by Bow, is focused on creating a safe and thriving place, complete with a new pocket park and part-pedestrianised street, with a new community café alongside other retail spaces for the whole community to enjoy.

Jonathan O’Neill, Senior Director at McAleer & Rushe, said:

“We are excited to deliver a thriving new neighbourhood of all-electric homes and a fantastic public realm space for all of the community to enjoy for years to come. This regeneration scheme represents our fourth project working with Muse and we are delighted to work in partnership with Poplar HARCA for the first time. It is important to us as a company to integrate ourselves in the communities we operate in, and we look forward to establishing a relationship with local residents and businesses to leave a lasting and positive legacy.”

Isabelle Asante, Senior Development Manager at Muse, said:

“With our partners at Poplar HARCA and now with our contractor, McAleer & Rushe, we’re committed to building a brighter future, together, to benefit everyone in the local area. Our regeneration at Stroudley Walk provides a real opportunity to do this, with much-needed affordable homes, coupled with exciting, new public spaces, to create a safe and welcoming place for all.”

Paul Dooley, Director of Development and Regeneration at Poplar HARCA, said:

“This a huge boost to the local community. Tower Hamlets residents will benefit from the creation of more affordable homes and community facilities they can be proud of.”

Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, Tom Copley, said:

“I’m delighted to see Poplar HARCA and Muse’s work to create a vibrant new neighbourhood in Bromley by Bow get underway. This scheme will provide over 100 much-needed affordable homes in the area as well as a myriad of high-quality facilities including a brand new park, a community cafe and shops. Stroudley Walk is another step in our work to build a fairer and more prosperous London for everyone.”

Muse, has almost 40 years of experience creating mixed-use communities across the UK, delivering successful places with the emphasis on sustainability, community and quality.

Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and community association in East London, helping to create places where people, communities and businesses grow and thrive.