00:00A long delayed community housing scheme in East London is facing renewed calls for progress after six years in planning.
00:08In 2018, a community land trust was awarded a disused transport site to deliver 41 permanently affordable homes in Shadwell.
00:17Six years later, the project has been paused amid concerns about the project's cost and operational impacts on nearby rail
00:24infrastructure.
00:25City Hall and transport officials say they are working with partners to find a way forward for the scheme.
00:32Delays have cost the project vital funding and are urging renewed commitment to deliver homes.
00:38Campaigners say the scheme could be a model for community-led housing if unlocked.
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