Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV), London, UK (MEDC) – sustainable city living

GMVKey wordsSustainable – capable of existing in the long-term (with little damage to the environment or future generationsUrban regeneration/redevelopment – renewing/improving urban areasBrownfield site – land on which there have already been buildings

South-east London, South of River Thames, near O2 arenaBrownfield site – used to be a gas works, part of London’s old Docklands29 hectare (10,000 m2) site1400 new homes

SustainableHomes to use:- 80% less energy (generating power locally & combining with a heating system) & 30% less water, cedar wood from sustainable forests, aluminium – lasts and can be recycled. Homes take advantage of sunlight & are protected from cold east winds.Mixing the land use – integrated primary school and health centre, community centre, shops and businesses mixed in with housing, helps to reduce people’s use of energy as places are easy to get to.Sainsbury’s eco-store – uses 50% less energy (less CO2)Eco-park – lake, strips of open space that connect places in the development. 20 hectares of parkland with two ecology parksNew underground station (Jubilee line) – public transport connection to other parts of London provides better transport which means residents don’t have to use cars and therefore are more eco-friendly

Cycleways and bus routes – don’t need cars

Part of the redevelopment of Greenwich Peninsula (76 hectares) GMV is on east side20 hectares of parkland2 eco parks10,000 new homes in neighbourhood24,000 jobs which means more money stays in the local economy

150 new shops and restaurantsNew community and leisure facilities (including O2)