Bridging Sectors to Drive Change Across London

At Cross River Partnership (CRP), we believe solving London’s complex environmental challenges requires “unusual” partnerships. By bringing together sectors that rarely share a table, we are unlocking innovative solutions for transport, health, and climate resilience.

An example is our work with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). By analysing e-bike trials for clinicians making home visits, we are bridging transport and healthcare; cutting emissions while improving staff wellbeing. Similarly, our collaboration with the CARICE network at King’s College London ensures our JUST STREETS projects are designed with the resilience of an ageing population in mind.

We also pride ourselves on building ambitious coalitions to tackle emerging risks. For the ‘H3LIOS’ initiative, CRP united UCL, Westminster City Council’s Social Care team, and European partners to design a systemic response to extreme heat in e.g. care homes in London. This collaboration created a vital blueprint for how social care and urban planning can work together to protect vulnerable residents.

Innovation also happens on the kerbside. Our Walking Freight trial saw a groundbreaking collaboration between UPS, Camden Council, the Met Police, and retailer Heal’s, setting a new precedent for sustainable last-mile logistics. From installing rain gardens with John Lewis to the Rubens Hotel living wall via Greening the BIDs, we continue to prove that the best solutions are found by connecting the dots between sectors like health, logistics, and the built environment.

Do you have a project that needs a fresh perspective or an “unusual” partner? We are always looking for new ways to collaborate.

Reach out to the CRP team to explore how we can work together.