CUE - New Islington Flashcards
1
Q
What is sustainable communities?
A
This allows people to live in an area where there is housing of an acceptable standard to offer a reasonable quality of life
1
Q
How many homes are coming to New Islington?
A
- 66 houses
- 200 ground-floor apartments
- 1000 apartments
2
Q
How many urban amenities are coming to New Islingtion?
A
- 10 new shops
- Pubs, cafes and bars
- 2 new restaurants
3
Q
How many parks and gardens are coming to New Islington?
A
- 300 new trees
- Garden islands, an orchard, a beach
4
Q
What community facilites are coming to New Islington?
A
- Primary school
- Health centre
- Football pitch
5
Q
How is New Islington being made sustainable?
A
- Boreholes will provide 25 litres per second of water
- Central heat and power to generate:
- 600kW electrical energy
- 1,000kW heat energy
- Recycle collection points allow occupants to recyle 50% of domestic waste
