_Family-friendly homes at Aspen in Canary Wharf woo parents with amenities for toddlers to teens

A paean to business and enterprise East London's Canary Wharf has been the traditional stomping ground of financial services and law firm workers, emptying out at the close of the working day.
 
New homes supported by a wealth of infrastructures put in place to welcome families have turned this perception on its head and Aspen serves as the area's reference point for modern family living in one of London's newest purpose-built living and working quarters.

Soaring above the skyline with life-affirming river and cityscape views, Aspen's 495 homes have impressive credentials for those with children and without. 

But where this developments really comes into its own is via the facilities and community-building amenities  put in place by starchitects Pilbrow & Partners and developers Far East Consortium to make this a practical and inspiring place in which to raise children - from toddler to teen -  and allowing working parents to free up time and precious resources to enjoy the exciting, dynamic and comfortable lifestyle at Aspen and the wider Isle of Dogs area.
 
Aimed at every stage of a child's development, Aspen offers areas to study or places to safely mix with friends for older teens, and outdoor and indoors spaces for little ones to burn off some steam; family life and easy living at Aspen is at the heart of its urban masterplan. 

Those working remotely - a trend necessitated during the Covid-era and arguably here to stay for many as we look at balancing work life  - will make heavy use of Aspen's Family Club on the first floor aimed at facilitating working life with family-friendly facilities. Young residents will have access to an indoor games room and play area; guaranteed fun on rainy days. 

 
On higher floors, amenities catering for busy parents' 'me time' have been liberally put in place. Residents can enjoy a cocktail served in the rooftop bar, a meal in the restaurant, or a quick coffee between meetings. For fitness and relaxation, the wellness centre offers a gym, steam room, sauna and vitality pool.
 
Outside, when completed, there will be an immaculately landscaped public realm, a new square surrounded by a health centre, an education facility, a community hall, along with restaurant, bars, cafés plus all the amenities of the new Dorsett Hotel, to make it a truly dynamic destination representing a glossy microcosm of London's traditional family postcodes, rebooted for modern city living.

The interior-designed, 1-3 bedroom apartments come with fibre optic cabling for speedy remote working and most with dual aspect views thanks to the skyscraper's unique "three-petal" design that curls around the London panorama. 

Transport links are excellent with the Isle of Dogs serving as the gateway to London via London City Airport. Earmarked to open in 2021, Canary Wharf will be a key stop on the Elizabeth Line, which will connect East London with the West End and Heathrow Airport.

Sitting in the Isle of Dogs, the local council Tower Hamlets is promoting the wider area as a family-friendly place to live through the provision of new housing and highlighting the wonderful amenities and attractions on future residents' doorsteps such as Mudchute Park and Farm and The Museum of London Docklands. 

Find out more about homes at Aspen, Consort Place - Canary Wharf