London has been formed by the landscapes of theThames and its tributaries. Its centre is defined by a distinguished legacy of town squares, avenues and most notably its great parks, which have been an inspiration to the world since the 17th century. As London expanded eastwards, its landscape was transformed by transport and industrial infrastructure, the development of the docks, mineral extraction, landfill and mass housing. Due to the heroic efforts of many, a substantial landscape infrastructurestill exists. Today this infrastructure is problematic as it is fragmented, disconnected, denuded, and its purpose is not always clear. Until recently, there has been little in the way of landscape planning to provide East London with the green spaces and resources taken for granted elsewhere in the capital.
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