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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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