Eddington? Flashcards

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How long will it take to build?

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15 to 20 years.

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What is the nearby infrastructure?

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=> Close to M11.
=>10 minute ride from Cambridge Science Park.

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What is involved in phase 1?

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700 homes for university staff, 250 postgraduate student rooms, 700 market homes, Storey’s Field Centre, health centre.

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What is Storey’s Field Centre?

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=> National Award winner from Royal Institute of British Architects.

=> Social & cultural hub for residents in Eddington and wider Cambridge community, hosting events e.g. Zumba classes, concerts, conferences, weddings etc.

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What is involved in phase 2?

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1500 homes for University staff, 1500 private houses for sale, accommodation for 2000 postgraduates.

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What is the natural environment like?

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=> Flat land, but above the river plain.
=> 1/3 of space is public open space for recreation, sports and ecological use.
=> Veteran Oak tree preserved.

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Use in the 19th century in comparison to Kensington?

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=> Was used for agricultural.
=> Kensington was highly populated, cut throat slum lane.

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What is the demographic in the area? Compare?

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=> Working age as majority: 85%. Few young families (7% under 15). 8500 residents designed for.
=> Not much difference. Notting Hill West: Over 70%. Notting Dale (Under 15 is close to 17%).
=> Kensington is much more poulated. Notting Dale alone has population of 9000.

=> 48% white, 33% Asian.
=> NH: 73%, ND: 45% white - Notting Hill signfiicantly more

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Socio-economic characteristics? Compare?

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=> Keyworker homes available to rent for University staff to reduce housing shortage and improve affordability in Cambridge. BUT also High-end private housing e.g. 5-bedroom terraced house worth 1.4 million.

=> Ultimate will include 100,000 sq/m of academic and commercial research space, establishing the district as major employment site and research hub for Cambridge and the
South East.

=> Postdoc Centre: first of its kind in the UK – major professional and social interactive hub for the over 4000 postdocs at University of . Includes services such as hot desking.

Significant differences in household income & house price between Notting Dale & Notting Hill West.

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Political communities?

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=> Eddington Residents’ Association (also cultural)
Volunteer-run neighbourhood organisation to build a vibrant connected community

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