The LDA and Design for London have been working with LB Hackney since 2008 to develop a masterplan for Hackney Marshes and Mabley Green, and deliver key elements pre-2012. The masterplan forms part of the Olympic Fringe Delivery Programme and £3m LDA funding has helped deliver new changing rooms for South Marsh and Mabley Green as well as new planting and pathways, provision of a wider range of facilities for all users and enhanced access into the green spaces and connections to the wider Lower Lea Valley.

The South Marsh community hub – designed by Stanton Williams – is now complete and in full use. It provides an education facility and cafe alongside 30 new changing rooms.

Mabley Green changing rooms and offices will be complete in April.