The plan proposes to mix employment and residential uses at a scale not seen before in London or the UK. The aspiration is to make Old Kent Road an inviting place to both live and work.

The Old Kent Road provides a number of services that are essential for the support of the local environment and the functioning of the central London Economy. These sectors are being retained and grown across the opportunity area- Southwark’s ambition is to accommodate growth in homes and jobs as set out in the Area Action Plan. Co-location of industrial alongside residential uses will strengthen the special characteristics of OKR, as a creative and productive hub for London and its economy.