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Greenwich Peninsula

Contents01 Foreword02 Masterplan03 Introduction04 Overview05 The site’s history06 Remediation and infrastructure08 Existing occupiers10 Transport11 Landscaping and riverside12 School and health centre13 Greenwich Millennium Village16 Commercial and private sector18 Meridian Delta Limited20 The Millennium Dome22 Investment and impact23 Summary25 Contacts

IntroductionOur priority has always been tocreate a sustainable and vibrantnew community.English Partnerships, the Government’snational regeneration agency, has led thecomprehensive regeneration of GreenwichPeninsula since 1997. In only seven yearswe have delivered the first phases of one ofthe largest regeneration projects ever seenin this country. Together with the developmentof homes, commercial, leisure space andcommunity facilities, we have cleaned up121 hectares of previously used land andbegun the development of a major new quarterfor London. We have worked closely with theLondon Borough of Greenwich, and otherpublic and private sector partners to deliverthat vision. All this has delivered, and willcontinue to bring, unprecedented regenerationbenefits to this area of London that hadlong been neglected.This community combines residential, mixeduse, commercial and leisure areas with shoppingand recreational facilities. All this is linked by aseries of parks with extensive pedestrian, cycle,road and public transport links.As a result an exciting new future now awaitsGreenwich Peninsula. English Partnerships hasentered into a long-term partnership with theprivate sector, which will see thousands morehomes built, thousands more jobs generatedand substantial benefits for local communitiesand for the surrounding area. Combined withthe Dome Arena and associated employmentand leisure opportunities, Greenwich Peninsulais cementing its position as a focal pointfor London and the Thames Gateway in the21st century.Ralph LuckEnglish Partnerships Regional Director,Thames GatewayOur priority has always been to create asustainable and vibrant development throughholistic, long-term regeneration, respondingto the unique challenges of the site. Thescheme acknowledges successful elementsof traditional design, but has not shied awayfrom challenging accepted wisdom to createsome innovative solutions.It has been a privilege to have led the deliveryteam for seven years. We have relishedevery aspect from the physical remediationand servicing to the complex and detailednegotiations for the disposal of the Dome andestablishing the joint venture with MeridianDelta Ltd.Greenwich Peninsula 03

OverviewHigh quality facilities needed tosupport a community are beingdeveloped and more are planned.English Partnerships’ original masterplan forGreenwich Peninsula was developed by aprimary consultant team comprising WS Atkins,Richard Rogers Partnership, Jones LangLaSalle, JPM Consulting and Gardiner andTheobald. This masterplan was developed tocreate a high quality, modern, urban community.Terry Farrell and Partners have subsequentlydeveloped this masterplan for Meridian DeltaLtd’s (MDL) proposals which include extra landto the west of the Dome in private ownership.Some 12,500 homes are now planned forGreenwich Peninsula. Over 2,500 of these areplanned within Greenwich Millennium Villagewith 10,000 being developed as part of MDL’sapproved scheme. The high quality health,education and other facilities needed to supportthe community are being developed and moreare planned to cater for the future growth of thesite, ensuring that Greenwich Peninsula will beeconomically and physically sustainable and anexciting and welcoming place to visit.A modern, low energy Sainsbury’s supermarketalready serves the Peninsula, alongside one ofthe country’s largest DIY stores and a stunning14-screen cinema, while visitors can stay at a162-bedroom hotel with impressive panoramicviews of the Dome and Millennium Village.The arrival of the Jubilee Line Undergroundstation has made an immeasurable impact tothe regeneration of the Peninsula but is only oneelement in the wider integrated transport policyfor the site, which includes bus, road, river, cycleand walking networks.The importance of the natural environment hasbeen recognised throughout the developmentand three main areas of parkland createdas well as extensive work carried out to improvethe riverside environment. In addition toenvironmental improvements, two sculpturesoriginally commissioned for the Millenniumcelebrations, have become permanent features.Antony Gormley’s Quantum Cloud and RichardWilson’s Slice of Reality are both situated in theriver close to the Thames Path.New standards are being set across GreenwichPeninsula. Innovation, sustainability and highquality design have been key to the developmentand through this English Partnerships is deliveringa prosperous new quarter for Greenwich, Londonand the Thames Gateway.Above left to rightConstruction of homesin Phase 2 of GreenwichMillennium Village.Natural light flooding ontoSainsbury’s shop floor.Bus services from purposebuilt transport hub.04 Greenwich Peninsula

The site’s historyThe site that will shortly besupporting thousands of homeswas once at the heart of London’sindustrial backbone.Greenwich Peninsula was first recorded, in918 AD, as being an area of marshland. Thefirst human intervention on the Peninsula sawthe marshes reclaimed and turned into farmlandand later market gardens, whilst the riversideremained famous for its Whitebait fisheries.Henry V is reported to have travelled downfrom the Royal Palaces at Greenwich to exercisehis falcons on Greenwich Peninsula. But not allthe history of the site is so royal. There are talesof murderers, smugglers and villains creepingacross the flat, misty Peninsula marshes, makingtheir escape towards the open sea.From archaeological and historical recordswe know that the area supported abundantwildlife, but with the nineteenth centurycame industrialisation and much of the nativewildlife was lost.The site has been used for a range of industries,manufacturing munitions, chemical, steel,submarine cables, rope and soap, but theseuses were all dwarfed by the gasworks whichopened in 1887 and expanded to becomethe largest gasworks site in Europe. For almost100 years Greenwich Peninsula supplied gasto communities in south-east London, beforechanges in the industry saw the gasworksbecome redundant. By the mid-1980sGreenwich Peninsula was left largely derelictand contaminated by industrial waste.Above left to rightSaltmarsh terracing alongthe Peninsula riverside.Greenwich Peninsulacirca. 1960.An old coal jetty, since replacedby the Queen Elizabeth II Pier.Greenwich Peninsula 05

Remediation and infrastructureThe legacy of Greenwich Peninsula’sprevious uses had to be removedbefore development of the sitecould begin.1996 1997 1998The legacy of Greenwich Peninsula’s previoususes had to be removed before developmentof the site could begin. British Gas, as theprevious landowner, commenced remediationworks across the whole site in 1996. The leadcontractor for these works was EdmundNuttall Limited, a renowned expert in this field.English Partnerships acquired the site fromBritish Gas in 1997 and put together amasterplan to regenerate the site. This wasapproved in 1998 and remediaton was carriedout for the development of the site. Theremediation strategy was formulated with theagreement of both the Environment Agencyand the Environmental Health and PlanningDepartments of the London Borough ofGreenwich, who remained closely involvedthroughout the process and are still involvedin the project in a monitoring role today.English Partnerships has invested over £217min securing the 121 ha site and its cleaning andpreparation, the subsequent provision of theschool and health centre, services, transportlinks, landscape works and infrastructure.The levels of contamination varied across thePeninsula and could – in general terms – bedivided into three main zones: northern, centraland southern. The southern zone was generallya clean area with little or no contamination.Any hotspots of particular contamination wereremoved and a minimum 1.5m deep, cleansurface layer was installed in the area that nowhouses Greenwich Millennium Village, the retailareas, multiplex cinema and Ecology Park.The levels of contaminants in the central zonevaried. Hotspots have been removed and thearea capped with protective barrier layers ofclean material. Much of the central zone hasbeen developed as public open space andparkland. The remaining areas are due to bedeveloped by MDL, primarily for mixed tenurehousing development.The northern zone, including the site of theMillennium Dome, was the most industrialisedarea of the Peninsula. This area was remediatedand excavated to depths of up to 15m toremove predominantly tar based contamination.Wherever possible materials were dealt withon site, utilising techniques such as soilwashing, to minimise the quantity of materialgoing to landfill sites and traffic on the alreadycongested local highway network.At this early stage in the project newinfrastructure was installed across the siteto serve the planned community. EnglishPartnerships’ investment included theprovision of a power supply, pumping station,water treatment plant, new drainage systemand improved flood defences, in addition to:- constructing 7.4km of new roads;- laying 17.5km of new drains andelectrical cables;-creating 12km of new footpaths;-laying 7km of new gas mains;- widening the A102;-erecting 650 lamposts; and- constructing a tunnel under theThames to deliver power to the site.06 Greenwich Peninsula

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Existing occupiersThe small pockets of existingoccupiers have beenaccommodated through themasterplanning process.The decline of the gasworks left GreenwichPeninsula virtually derelict with the exceptionof a small community of occupiers to thesouth east of River Way. The Pilot Inn andan adjoining row of terrace cottages weresituated alongside an industrial estate, whichwas occupied by 10 businesses, adjoiningthe Greenwich Yacht Club.English Partnerships worked closely withthe existing users and the community toensure that displacements were keptto a minimum and compensation paid asappropriate. On the southern part of thePeninsula Ellis & Everard, a local employer,has remained on site although it has plansto relocate in the future.The 200-year old listed terrace cottages havebeen renovated and with the Pilot Inn remainin situ. The Pilot Inn is a thriving businessoperated in private hands. Access has beenimproved and this traditional pub which oncehad gasworks towering over it, is nowsurrounded by the leafy and green Central Parkand an ever expanding permanent community.The industrial estate was demolished anda new facility built for the businesses just2km from the Peninsula at Anchorage Pointin Charlton, providing a first class alternativelocation for the former tenants.Greenwich Yacht Club, founded on thePeninsula nearly 100 years ago, has beenrelocated to modern, purpose built facilitiesat the southern end of the site. The club nowbenefits from a new clubhouse, classroom,boatyard and workshops as well as improvedaccess to the river. The move to the new facilityhas enabled this community-run club to expandboth its yachting and educational activities.Above left to rightThe new industrial estateat Anchorage Point.The River Way cottagesand Pilot Inn.Boats from GreenwichYacht Club on the foreshore.OppositeGreenwich Yacht Club’snew clubhouse.08 Greenwich Peninsula

TransportPublic transport is one of the keyelements of regeneration and onethat will ensure that the area willthrive in the future.Public transport is one of the key elementsof the regeneration of Greenwich Peninsulaand one that will ensure that the area willthrive in the future. Greenwich Peninsula nowhas one of the best, fully integrated, publictransport networks in the capital. At theheart of this is North Greenwich transportinterchange, accommodating both the JubileeLine Underground station and a bus station.The stunning, blue-tiled tube station, designedby Will Alsop, is one of the largest undergroundstations in Europe and can easily transport22,000 people per hour. A journey into theWest End of London only takes 15 minutes,Canary Wharf and the Docklands Light Railwayare only a couple of minutes away and Stratford– soon to have a Eurostar station – is just sevenminutes away.As impressive above ground as below, thestation entrance, designed by Sir NormanFoster, integrates the tube and bus services.Six different bus routes bring up to 50 busesan hour to the Peninsula, linking Woolwich,Charlton, Blackheath, Greenwich and thewider area to the tube and all the major newfacilities on Greenwich Peninsula.The Queen Elizabeth II Pier installed for theDome will operate regular services in the futureand riverboats will offer a scenic ride downthe Thames from central London. To improvelinkage with the existing community, a newfootbridge crosses the A102 to link EastGreenwich to the Peninsula.A network of footpaths and cycleways makecar-free transport the easy option whenmaking local journeys. The footpaths andcycleways all link with the Thames Path andother trails in the local area.Above left to rightBus travelling down thededicated busway throughGreenwich Millennium Village.The footbridge over the A102.North Greenwich station onthe Jubilee Line.10 Greenwich Peninsula

Landscaping and riversideAlmost a sixth of the entire site hasbeen given over to parkland andpublic open space.The natural environment is an important partof the urban landscape at GreenwichPeninsula. Almost a sixth of the entire sitehas been given over to parkland and publicopen space and over 2km of riverside hasbeen enhanced and improved.Over 12,000 trees and thousands of shrubshave been planted to create three main areasof parkland; the Central, Southern andEcology Parks. Each park has a differentfunction and feel and through careful plantingand the reintroduction of native flora the parksare attracting wildlife back to the area.Central Park is a formal park acting as thespine for the Peninsula, creating pleasant routesbetween different areas of the developmentand providing a backdrop to the Pilot Inn.It will be further enhanced to become a majorfocus of the new community.The Southern Park lies at the heart ofGreenwich Millennium Village. Many homesin the Village look out onto this traditional parkthat is already considered as the Village Green.The Ecology Park recreates and builds onelements of the Peninsula’s original marshlandheritage. The Ecology Park has a freshwaterarea that includes two lakes, connected bystreams and seven different environmentseach tailored to the needs of certain sets ofwildlife, creating an integrated sustainableenvironment. The Park is designed to appealto native British birds such as Kingfishers,Swifts and House Martins, whilstaccommodating migratory species such asTern, Reed Warblers and White Throats.The Park is managed on English Partnerships’behalf by the Trust for Urban Ecology (TRUE),which maintains the park and educates schoolgroups and other interested parties on thenatural environment.English Partnerships, working with theEnvironment Agency, has invested £11m in aninnovative river terracing scheme. The originalfendered river wall was removed and saltmarsh terraces created. The scheme acts notonly as an ecological flood defence but is alsoproving to be a haven for wildlife. The terracesand reeds are used by young fish that in turnattract a range of birds to the area.Above left to rightSouthern Park.The wet woodlandbetween the Ecology Park’sinner and outer lakes.Central Park.Greenwich Peninsula 11

School and health centreIntegrated, sustainable facilitiesserving the new and existinglocal communities.English Partnerships has built a two-form entryprimary school, integrated with a seven GPpractice health centre on the Millennium Villagesite. Serving both the existing communities ofEast Greenwich and new residents living inGreenwich Millennium Village both the schooland health centre were operational within weeksof the first residents moving into the Village.The timber-clad buildings, designed byEdward Cullinan Architects, reduce energyconsumption by maximising daylight and usemore energy efficient systems for heatingand cooling. Both the school and the healthcentre have been designed to provide moreservices to the community than theirtraditional counterparts.The unusual design of the Millennium PrimarySchool has created a very comfortable andflexible environment for young children. Theschool has a capacity for up to 420 childrenand includes an Early Years Centre. It isequipped to include children with disabilitiesand special needs within mainstreamschooling and benefits from state-of-the-artinformation and communication technology(ICT) cabling and equipment. The school isfully designed for use outside of schoolhours, including community use and adulteducation, providing facilities for all ageswithin the Greenwich community. The schoolbenefits from an all weather sports pitchwhich is also used by community groupsoutside school hours.Above left to rightSchool corridor at theMillennium Primary School.Millennium Primary Schoolclassroom.Community health servicesprovided by the GreenwichPeninsula Practice at theMillennium Village Health Centre.The Greenwich Peninsula Practice at theMillennium Village Health Centre is equippedto be able to treat many minor complaintswithin the practice that would have otherwiserequired outpatient treatment.12 Greenwich Peninsula

Greenwich Millennium VillageA shared commitment to innovationand sustainability.In 1997 the competition to find a developer towork in partnership with English Partnerships forthe 13 ha Millennium Community site waslaunched. Through the competition, EnglishPartnerships sought a private sector partner thatshared its commitment to innovation andsustainability, Greenwich Millennium Village, a jointventure development by Countryside Propertiesplc and Taylor Woodrow Developments Ltd is aremarkable new community, breaking newboundaries in sustainable design.The original Village masterplan, drawn up byworld-renowned architect Ralph Erskine, was fora high quality, mixed tenure development, initiallyfor 1,377 mixed tenure homes, and is nowplanned to expand to over 2,500 homes. Thehomes are being developed around a number ofsquares, all linked by the Peninsula’s greencorridors. The Village accommodates a range ofdifferent property types at different densities, fromstunning riverside apartments to family homesclose to the school, and from live/work units tohomes specifically designed to accommodatepeople with disabilities.20 per cent of the originally planned homes in theVillage have been designated as affordable. Theinitial phases of the development are beingdelivered by Greenwich Millennium VillageLimited’s social housing partners, Moat HousingGroup and Ujima Housing Association. Theaffordable homes include a range of differentproperty types that are spread throughout theVillage. Affordable homes are built to the samehigh quality as the homes for private sale. Bothrented and shared ownership options areavailable to ‘affordable’ tenants. One of the keycriteria for allocating affordable homes has beento provide much needed accommodation forLondon’s key workers.The Village’s developers have set themselvesambitious targets to be achieved over the lifetimeof the project, for minimising the impact on theenvironment, including:- 80 per cent reduction in primary energyconsumption;- 50 per cent reduction in embodied energy;- 30 per cent reduction in water demand; and- 50 per cent reduction in construction waste.Above left to rightBecquerel Court, Phase 2,Greenwich Millennium Village.Wide balconies with stunningviews over courtyardsare a feature of GreenwichMillennium Village.Phase 1, GreenwichMillennium Village.Greenwich Peninsula 13

These targets are being achieved through anumber of different means, including the use ofcombined heat and power, high levels ofinsulation and natural light, energy and waterefficient appliances and the careful selection ofmaterials at the design stage. To improve onefficiency the developers are using off sitefabrication for some elements, including thePhase 1 bathrooms, which were built away fromthe site and brought to the Peninsula ascompleted units. At the same time it is provingmore efficient to manufacture some elements onsite. Greenwich Millennium Village established asmall factory for the construction of metalframeworks, enabling the developers to beresponsive to the pace of building on site.Greenwich Millennium Village was the first majorUK development to achieve the BRE’s ‘Excellent’EcoHome rating. This was awarded to bothPhases 1 and 2 of the Village for the promotion ofenvironmentally friendly design and construction.Through its very design the Village is looking todiscourage unnecessary use of cars by makingpublic transport, walking or cycling the easy option.In addition private vehicles are being kept awayfrom the Village streets in dedicated parking areas.14 Greenwich PeninsulaThese off-street parking areas are beingincorporated into the design of the Village,utilising all available space. Within Phase 1 aresidents’ parking area is covered by a courtyardgarden, providing a landscaped open space forthe residents’ use.The nurturing of a new community has beengiven a high priority by the developers. GreenwichMillennium Village sponsored schemes early onthe project to help new residents settle into thedevelopment. This has continued as the residentsthemselves have established a ResidentsAssociation and take an active part in communityactivities, from the annual Village Fayre tovolunteering at the Ecology Park. GreenwichMillennium Village have also assisted in theestablishment of GMV Online, a dedicatedwebsite and forum for the residents.Greenwich Millennium Village is being developedas part of a phased programme. Construction onthe first two phases began in 1999 with the initialresidents taking occupancy in 2000. Developmentis continuing simultaneously on Phases 1 and 2with over 600 homes now occupied. GreenwichMillennium Village Limited will be submittingdetailed plans for the development of Phases 3and 4 during 2004 which will increase the overallnumber of homes to over 2,500, of which anincreased proportion will be affordable.Above left to rightResidents’ courtyard gardenin Phase 2.Phase 1 from the Ecology Park.OppositePhase 2, GreenwichMillennium Village.

Commercial and private sectorThe private sector developersalready attracted to GreenwichPeninsula have invested £400mand created over 1,000 jobs.The private sector developers already attractedto Greenwich Peninsula have invested £400mand created over 1,000 jobs. The retail areais linked by the public transport, footpath andcycle networks and in an aim to reduce caruse the units share one 1,500 space car park.Sainsbury’s – Greenwich Peninsula is hometo the first low energy food store in Britain.The Sainsbury’s store, which opened in 1999,has proved itself to be 50 per cent moreenergy efficient than a traditional supermarketand many of the design features that enablethis energy saving may become commonplacein food stores in the future. The store usesnatural light and high levels of insulation, inaddition to passive ventilation and underfloorheating systems. The store roof is utilisedas part of a grey water recycling scheme.The supermarket has won awards both forits architecture and sustainable design.Coupled with two adjacent non-food retailstores, also built by Sainsbury’s but operatedby B&Q and Comet, over 800 jobs havebeen generated by the three retail units.UCI Cinema – TheFilmWorks circular cinemawas the first of its kind in Europe. Based on acentral projection core, the 14-screen cinemautilises new techniques in air conditioning,which pre-cools auditoria according to thenumber of seats sold.Express by Holiday Inn Hotel – The 162-bedroom Express by Holiday Inn providesguests with impressive views of GreenwichPeninsula and the Millennium Dome. Theeight storey, three star hotel is well positionedto serve travellers using the Blackwall Tunneland provides much needed accommodationfor the increasing number of visitors thatGreenwich receives each year. Parking isprovided, but a reduced rate is offered toguests arriving by public transport.Royal Mail Sorting Office – Situated on theedge of the Peninsula, close to Sainsbury’s,the new Royal Mail Sorting Office has takenthe place of three smaller sorting offices.Over 120 staff have relocated to the site and20 new positions have been created.Above left to rightExpress by Holiday Inn Hotel.Staff setting out from theRoyal Mail Sorting Office.TheFilmWorks, UCI’s 14-screencinema.OppositeSainsbury’s low energyfoodstore.16 Greenwich Peninsula

Meridian Delta LimitedCreating a vibrant new urbandistrict for London.The recently approved £5 billion, 20-yearregeneration of 77 ha of Greenwich Peninsula,including the re-use of the Millennium Dome,will create a vibrant new urban district forLondon. Meridian Delta Limited (MDL), a jointventure between Lend Lease and QuintainEstates and Development plc, in long-termpartnership with English Partnerships andAnschutz Entertainment Group, will deliverthe largest single regeneration project in theUK and set new benchmarks in urban mixedusedevelopment. The masterplan has beendeveloped by world-renowned architectsTerry Farrell and Partners and will be a uniqueblend of entertainment, homes, offices, shops,parklands and community uses.Over 10,000 homes for more than 20,000people are planned, 38 per cent of whichwill be ‘affordable housing’ for those on lowincomes and key workers such as nursesand teachers. Literally thousands of homeswill therefore be available through sharedownership or affordable rented schemes andthese homes will be integrated with the privatesale homes, across the site. In addition, afurther three per cent of homes will be setaside for student, nursing home, elderly andclose care accommodation.AboveComputer generatedimage of completedGreenwich Peninsula.18 Greenwich Peninsula

Four integrated, yet distinctive residentialneighbourhoods will be built around anetwork of streets, squares, gardens andthe existing riverside walk. There will be anemphasis on open spaces, parkland andwaterfront promenades to create relaxing,safe and welcoming places. The existingCentral Park will be enhanced and becomethe focal point linking the residentialneighbourhoods. A network of pedestrianand cycle routes will link key elements ofthe scheme and provide safe and easyaccess to transport interchanges andsurrounding areas.The mix of housing tenures co-locatedthrough the project will promote a vibrant,sustainable and balanced community,supported by extensive community facilitiesthat cater for both the existing and futureneeds of the Peninsula community. Theseinclude a new secondary school, healthcentre and nurseries, a multi-faith centreand leisure and cultural facilities.The provision of 340,000 square metres ofemployment space, in addition to 33,000square metres of retail space for those livingand working on the Peninsula, will assistin stimulating long-term economic growthfor the region. The scheme will attract newbusinesses and provide opportunitiesto fostering the promotion and expansionof existing businesses both local andregional. Significant employment opportunitieswill be created, with an increase of 24,000new jobs in addition to over 4,000 jobsduring construction.English Partnerships will continue to workclosely with MDL as the scheme developsas its joint venture partner.Above left to rightMaking best use of anintegrated transport system.Central Park leading up tothe Dome.Landscaping in Central Park.Greenwich Peninsula 19

The Millennium DomeThe Dome has given an impetusto the regeneration of GreenwichPeninsula.The Millennium Dome became an iconiclandmark on the London skyline even before itsconstruction was complete and the MillenniumExperience opened. The Dome has given animpetus to the regeneration of GreenwichPeninsula and helped deliver high qualityinfrastructure and transport links to the site.Since July 2001, English Partnerships hasmanaged the Dome and led the process to finda long-term user, on behalf of the Government.During this time it has been possible to makethe Dome available for hire for various activities.As a result, a number of high profile events havetaken place, including two Ministry of SoundNew Year’s Eve parties, the Festival of Asiacultural festival, the Nike Scorpion footballfestival, Snickers Skateboard sport event,Winter Wonderland – a Christmas attraction, theMayor of London’s Anti-Racist festival, Respect,and rehearsal space for Sir Paul McCartney. Inaddition, a number of smaller events have takenplace in the Dome and surrounding facilitiesincluding corporate events, conferences, filmingand charitable events such as BluePeter/Leukaemia Research Fund Bikeathons.Anschutz Entertainment Group will create a26,000 capacity entertainment arena within theDome. The acoustically sealed arena will be astate of the art concert venue that will be ableto be transformed into a fully-flexible exhibitionspace capable of hosting large-scaleconventions or allow for events from as small anumber as 7,500. The Dome Arena will host aminimum of 150 events a year, and will beaccessible to all through London Underground’sJubilee Line, extensive bus routes, closeproximity to the M11 and City Airport. It will be aworld-class facility for London which will bringmillions of visitors to the Peninsula.To complement the Dome Arena, a further62,000 square metres leisure and entertainmentdistrict has been planned for the surroundingarea under the Dome canopy. This area, knownas the Dome Waterfront, is planned to include a2,000 capacity music club, up to 12 world-classrestaurants, a sports bar, a cinema, nightclubs,music hall of fame, exhibition gallery and acasino, not to mention a wide range of retailshopping, cafés and bars. A hotel with up to 635rooms will also be built adjacent to the Dome.Above left to rightCut away image showingthe plans for the Dome Arena.45,000 clubbers dance thenight away at the Ministry ofSound New Year’s Eve party.Snickers Skateboard event.In 2007, the Dome is expected to open its doorsto the public and provide London with a newworld-class entertainment and leisure destinationunlike anything currently seen in Europe.Planning permission has been granted for thescheme and construction of the Dome Arenawill commence in early 2005 with a projectedcompletion date of spring 2007.Greenwich Peninsula 21

Investment and impactThe building of the Dome hasplayed a vital role in the pace ofregeneration at GreenwichPeninsula.The construction of the Dome has playeda vital role in the pace of regeneration atGreenwich Peninsula. What could havetaken over 10 years has been accomplishedin just a few.The impact of the development has had aconsiderable benefit, not only to GreenwichPeninsula, but also to the wider communitiesof Greenwich and the Thames Gateway –it has acted as a catalyst for comprehensiveregeneration in these areas.English Partnerships and our developmentpartners have been working closely with theGreenwich Employment Service and GLLaB(Greenwich Local Labour and Business),a council initiative established to work withlocal employers and job seekers to maximisethe new opportunities for both. These groupshave helped over 1,200 local people find jobson Greenwich Peninsula and will play apart in helping to deliver future employmentopportunities on the site.Construction work alone has already generatedover 8,000 jobs with many more to come.More than 600 homes have already beenbuilt at Greenwich Peninsula; over the next20 years this figure will grow to over 12,500homes. Thousands of these will be in the formof much needed affordable accommodationfor key workers and low-income families.The comprehensive approach English Partnershipshas taken to building and supporting asustainable new community is having a positiveand tangible impact on land values in thesurrounding areas. It is also increasing the paceof local regeneration in these areas which hasa knock-on effect across the Thames Gateway.Above left to rightLandscaping contractors.Phase 1, GreenwichMillennium Village.Staff at the MillenniumPrimary School.22 Greenwich Peninsula

SummaryGreenwich Peninsula is continuingto set new landmarks in theconstruction and operation ofsustainable development.Since the regeneration of Greenwich Peninsulabegan in 1997 a number of significantmilestones have been achieved, from theopening of the tube, to the first residentsmoving into Greenwich Millennium Village. Thishas been seen most recently with the grantingof full planning permission for MDL and theAnschutz Entertainment Group’s plans for thelong-term regeneration of remaining areas ofGreenwich Peninsula and the Millennium Dome.Over the next year we are looking forward tofurther construction within the MillenniumVillage and the start on site of the Dome Arenaand MDL’s new homes.Greenwich Peninsula is a showcase of bestpractice and is continuing to set newlandmarks in the construction and operationof sustainable development. These lessons arebeing applied to English Partnerships’ otherMillennium Communities and the success ofthe Peninsula is being emulated in many otherpublic and private sector brownfielddevelopments in this country and abroad.English Partnerships is proud of what it hasachieved to date with its various private andpublic sector partners and looks forward toachieving the delivery of the overall vision inthe future.Above left to rightWind turbine power generationat Sainsbury’s.Water collected from the Dome’sroof was cleaned and reused inone of the largest grey waterrecycling schemes ever seen.Millennium Primary School.Greenwich Peninsula 23

ContactsFor further information please contact:English Partnerships10th Floor2 Exchange TowerHarbour Exchange SquareLondonE14 9GST 020 7531 2400F 020 7531 2401E greenwich@englishpartnerships.co.ukwww.greenwich-peninsula.co.ukwww.englishpartnerships.co.ukGreenwich Millennium VillageT 020 8293 6900F 020 8293 6909www.greenwich-village.co.ukMeridian Delta LimitedT 020 8331 4212F 020 8331 4201www.meridiandeltaltd.comAnschutz Entertainment GroupT 020 7536 2600F 020 7536 2603www.anschutz-entertainment.comDesigned by MGA Advertising, London.Printed on environmentally friendly papercontaining: 50 per cent chlorine free bleachedpulp and 50 per cent recycled fibres.Publication date: November 2004Greenwich Peninsula 25