Delivering Sustainable Homes and Neighbourhoods in England. CONSENSE Stuttgart, 19 th June 2012 Kevin McGeough
Contents Introduction to Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) Greenwich Millennium Village Applying the lessons
HCA: National Housing &Regeneration Agency for England Funding of 4.5bn (US$6.8bn) to deliver up to 170,000 new affordable homes (2011-2015) 1.3bn (US$2 bn) investment in regeneration (2011-2015) Governments preferred agent for Brownfield land disposal
HCA: Objectives Improve supply and quality of housing in England Secure the regeneration or development of land or infrastructure in England Support the creation, regeneration or development of communities in England or their continued well-being Contribute to the achievement of sustainable development and good design in England
What is the definition of sustainable development?
Sustainable Development = Good Place-making Environmental benefits Social benefits Economic benefits Lower car use Less flooding Greater bio-diversity Lower emissions from buildings Reduce overheating Lower crime Higher quality of life Physical exercise & improved mental and physical health More inclusive environments Increased inward investment Retention of skilled workers new jobs Lower-cost, longer lasting public buildings (including housing) capital costs maintenance costs operation value e.g., energy costs 1 1.5 15 of which design costs are 10%
Greenwich Peninsula, London Europe s largest gas works HCA (formerly English Partnerships) purchased in 1997 to secure long-term regeneration - a sustainable new community 19 TH Century HCA investment of 170m (US$260m) in remediation work & infrastructure projects Focus for UK Millennium celebrations 1987
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120 hectare site Millennium Village (30 ha)
Making the connections
Millennium Communities Launched by Deputy Prime Minister in 1999 Sustainable communities Enable environmental lifestyle Great places to live! Seven communities across the country Test in different markets and locations Standards set to be aspirational and future proof.
Greenwich Millennium Village 30 hectares site to south of Peninsula (of 120 ha site) Competition launched in 1997 by English Partnerships (now HCA) Bid won by Countryside to a Master plan by Ralph Erskine Started on Site - December 1999 1200 homes completed to date (of 3000 to be constructed)
The Seven Virtues Concept of an 21 st Century Urban Village built around courtyards and green spaces A master plan that works for people community hubs A revolution in the design of new homes (space and light) A model for environmental sustainable development A new era in UK house building Mixed-tenure development (min 20% affordable) Vibrant community mixed uses Transferable lessons to UK house building
Phase 1 c/d Unit no 148PD 80PH Phase 2c Unit no 128PD 68PH Phase 1b Unit no 191PD 8PH Phase 1a Unit no 100PD Current Master plan Ecology Park Yacht Club School Health Centre EP Park Phase 2b Unit no 171PD 15PH Phase 3 Phase 2a Unit no 139PD 47PH Phase 4 Phase 5
3741 Delivering Community infrastructure
Green Heart to the Community
Pedestrian Friendly Streets
Sustainable Homes Eco-homes Excellent plus! 20% reduction in metered energy (80% reduction in lifetime) 20% reduction in water consumption (30% reduction in lifetime) 10% increase in day lighting 50% reduction in embodies energy 50% reduction in construction waste Combined heat and power 25% reduction in car usage Lifetime Homes IT enabled and home working space
Neighbourhood Gardens
Future Phases
What We ve Learnt Public/private partnerships are vital Good design is critical in making sustainable communities work Need to be ambitious from the outset Learn from mistakes in each phase A variety of developers and architects improve quality and speed Translate lessons to other projects and situations Transition to Mayor of London, 1 st April 2012 (mainstreaming standards)
Applying the lessons Allerton Bywater Millennium Community, Leeds
Applying the lessons Design for Manufacture ( 60,000 house competition)
Carbon Challenge
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