Introduction
For the 2026 Edition, the AIVP Working Group on River Port Cities will meet in London (United Kingdom) to discover the many projects happening in England’s capital city, March 4&5.
Theme: Iconic Blue Spaces
The Tidal Thames and London’s Royal Docks
As a tidal river from London to the sea, the Thames encompasses many specific challenges. We are looking forward to learn more about Port of London Authority’s work on ensuring a clean river ecosystem while promoting river transport, increasing the role of the river as a destination and developping many working and leisure uses on the waterway.
We will also discover more examples of transformation of port city interfaces and new ways of activating former industrial areas with a visit and presentations from London’s Royal Docks.
Register your participation for two days of visits, presentations and peer-to-peer exchanges in this multicultural port city that can be an inspiration for many!
This event is reserved for Working Group members.
DAY 1, Wednesday, 4 March
09:30
Official Opening
9:45 – 10:45
WORKSHOP 1. Working River
Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30
WORKSHOP 2. Active river
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00
Visit along the Thames
15:00 – 17:00
WORKSHOP 3. CR Workshop
19:30 – 21:30
Dinner
DAY 2, Thursday, March 5
09:15-10:30
Boat tour to Royal Docks
10:30 – 12:00
Walking Tour of the Royal Docks
Lunch break
13:00 – 14:00
WORKSHOP 4. Transforming ex-industrial docks into leisure-focused areas
Coffee break
14:30 – 16:00
WORKSHOP 5. Clean and Healthy waterways
16:00 – 16:15
Conclusions
Contact
Noémi MENE
Project Manager – Sustainable Mobility and River Port Cities
nmene@aivp.org
