Canary Wharf is set to be transformed into a new attractive destination, with new waterways for paddle boarding, floating pontoons, public parks and a huge boost to its greenery.

They’re the plans put together by the Eden Project and the Canary Wharf Group, to improve the area’s offering to locals and visitors, but also increase the biodiversity of the area.

The Eden Project hopes to demonstrate how a dense urban environment can “live and work in harmony with nature”.

We spoke with Chief Executive of Eden Project International David Harland about their plans, how they could benefit the local environment and economy, and whether their vision represents the future for our cities.

In this episode:

• The 'vision' for Canary Wharf (0.52)
• How they plan to boost biodiversity (1.42)
• The Eden Project's plans to bring nature back to the city (2.37)
• The benefits of wild flowers (3.33)
• How the project could help improve air quality (4.43)
• Plans to bring water sports to the area (5.42)
• The benefits of the Eden Project's own London base (6.51)
• Could they make more of these green areas in London? (7.29)

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