Science parks case study

• Cambridge Science Park

  • Founded by Trinity College in 1970
  • Oldest science park in the UK
  • Concentration of science and technology related businesses
  • Strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge
  • Many businesses are in Biotech or technology
• Cambridge Science Park

  • Located about 3 km to the north of Cambridge city centre, by junction 33 of the A14
  • Has its own fitness club and gym
  • Has the benefit of fibre optic broadband systems in operation
  • Has an onsite nursery
  • Has recycling facilities for plastic bottles, clean glass, aluminium drinks cans, clean office paper and newspaper, and a skip for clean cardboard
  • Has low density of buildings
  • Landscaping design to create a peaceful and serene environment
  • Car parks are concealed behind trees and shrubs
  • 152 acre site with 20 acres of park style landscaping with lakes, natural habitat, mature trees, shrubs and extensive grassed areas
  • No building is permitted in this protected area
• Transport connections

  • Located north of Cambridge city centre with excellent transport connections
  • Committed to encouraging sustainable travel, with every new building provided with shower facilities and covered and lit cycle racks
  • More than 22% of commuters cycle to work
  • Electric pool bikes available for free hire
  • Member of Travel Plan+ which promotes more sustainable travel to work
  • On-site Commuter Centre where people can speak to local travel planning experts
  • Cambridge North Station is about 1km from the eastern end of the Science Park (12-minute walk)
  • 11% of commuters currently car share, with companies registered to use CamShare
• The Cambridge economy is reported to be pumping out revenue of £37billion a year
• The arrival of AstraZeneca, whose new HQ is currently being built in the city, will add another £16billion onto that