Grenwich Millenium Village Flashcards
What was the aim of the GMV?
To create a self contained, sustainable neighbourhood
Who have been the investors to the GMV and how much have they invested so far?
English partnerships have invested £200 million so far
What services have been built in the GMV?
- A primary school
- A health centre with timber clad buildings to maximise daylight
- A 14 screen UCI cinema complex with restaurants
What expansion was due to take place in the GMV in 2015?
It was due to have an integrated village shopping and community centre
By 2008 what had been completed in the GMV?
1095 homes and a village square with shops and 1843 more homes had been planned
How many hectares of land has the GMV taken up and on what sort of land was it built?
121 hectares on brownfield land
What was the GMV site before the GMV was constructed?
A gas works
What building materials/techniques were used to help ensure that the GMV was as eco friendly as possible?
Glass, split bricks, corrugated panels, timber cladding and zinc sheeting
What percentage does the GMV aim to cut primary energy use by and how will it do this?
80% by using low-energy building techniques and renewable energy technologies
What areas of the environment were created/improved in the GMV?
3 areas of parkland were created, including an ecology park, the riverside environment was also improved
Which supermarket had its first ‘low energy store’ in the GMV?
Sainsbury’s
What is the only travel link to the GMV?
The infrequent 129 bus service, showing that it lacks an integrated public transport system
What is the GMV cut off from the surrounding Edwardian and Victorian areas by?
Blackwall flyover
Which area is the GMV well connected to?
Canary Wharf, which at rush hours causes bottlenecks
What is the nickname for the GMV?
The “yuppie village” due to the lack of families and high levels of middle-income young professionals
