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Greenwich Millennium Village, London
The site
Greenwich Millennium Village was the first Millennium Community to be identified and is located at the southern end of English Partnerships’ 121 ha (300 acre) Greenwich Peninsula site.
In 1997, English Partnerships took on the commitment of transforming Greenwich Peninsula – previously the site of the largest gas works in Europe – into a thriving, 21st century community. Greenwich Peninsula is one of the largest development sites in London and one of Europe’s biggest regeneration projects.
English Partnerships has invested over £200m in acquiring, reclaiming and developing the site. The importance of a natural environment has also been recognised by English Partnerships throughout the development at Greenwich Peninsula. Three main areas of parkland have been created including an ecology park, and extensive works have been carried out to improve the riverside environment.
Background
The Village is being developed by Greenwich Millennium Village Ltd (GMVL), a joint venture between Countryside Properties and Taylor Wimpey. GMVL works in association with its social housing partners Moat Housing Group.
The first residents were welcomed to their new homes in December 2000. Over 950 homes have now been built and occupied, including a number of live/work units, with a further 150 currently under construction. A state-of-the art integrated school and health centre funded by English Partnerships opened in 2001.
Greenwich Millennium Village has won more than 30 awards so far.
Current status
Work on the next phase of development is due to start later in the year. This has followed the successful negotiation of a new development agreement with GMVL which has set new standards for sustainability.
The successful negotiation of the Section 106 agreement with London Borough of Greenwich will see the provision of 35 per cent affordable housing.
