Green Enterprise District
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The Green Enterprise District is a regeneration project of the Mayor of London
in east London
, England, with a stated aim to create a low-carbon economy
region in Greater London
. It coincides with the Lower Lea Valley
and London Riverside
sections of the Thames Gateway
, which corresponds to parts of the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham
, Havering
, Newham
and Tower Hamlets
. The flagship project is the Siemens Pavilion at the Royal Docks
, which will be built on land currently owned by the London Development Agency
and Newham London Borough Council
and is due to open in 2012.
, consisting of an exhibition and conference centre. The centre is intended to be a place for the "public, customers and students to meet and explore the innovation required to achieve a low carbon society" and will open in 2012. As part of the framework for the district, green technology industrial retrofitting courses will be offered at CEME.
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation's London Sustainable Industries Park at Dagenham Dock is one of the district's examplar sustainable regeneration projects. This 25 hectare business park is targeted specifically at clean tech businesses. The park's first occupier is Closed Loop Recycling who recycle food grade plastics for companies including M&S, Britvic and Coca Cola. Gasification company Cyclamax have secured planning consent and an Environment Agency permit for a 16MW energy facility and terms are now agreed with TEG to develop an anaerobic Digestion plant which will be supported by the Mayor's London Waste and Recycling Board.
Mayor of London
The Mayor of London is an elected politician who, along with the London Assembly of 25 members, is accountable for the strategic government of Greater London. Conservative Boris Johnson has held the position since 4 May 2008...
in east London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England, with a stated aim to create a low-carbon economy
Low-carbon economy
A Low-Carbon Economy or Low-Fossil-Fuel Economy is an economy that has a minimal output of greenhouse gas emissions into the environment biosphere, but specifically refers to the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide...
region in Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
. It coincides with the Lower Lea Valley
Lower Lea Valley
The Lower Lea Valley is the southern end of the Lea Valley, surrounding the River Lea , which runs along the boundary of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on its western bank and the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest and Newham on its eastern bank, into the River Thames. The river forms the...
and London Riverside
London Riverside
The London Riverside is a new development area in north east London, England and part of the larger Thames Gateway redevelopment zone. The London Riverside area forms part of the Green Enterprise District, a project to create a low-carbon economy region in Greater London.It is one of two zones...
sections of the Thames Gateway
Thames Gateway
The Thames Gateway is an area of land stretching east from inner east London on both sides of the River Thames and the Thames Estuary. The area, which includes much brownfield land, has been designated a national priority for urban regeneration, taking advantage of the development opportunities...
, which corresponds to parts of the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 1,937; and the area was characterised by farming, woodland and the fishing fleet at Barking. This last industry employed 1,370 men and boys by 1850, but by the end of the century had ceased to exist; replaced by...
, Havering
London Borough of Havering
The London Borough of Havering is a London borough in North East London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in Havering is Romford and the other main communities are Hornchurch, Upminster and Rainham. The borough is mainly characterised by suburban development with large...
, Newham
London Borough of Newham
The London Borough of Newham is a London borough formed from the towns of West Ham and East Ham, within East London.It is situated east of the City of London, and is north of the River Thames. According to 2006 estimates, Newham has one of the highest ethnic minority populations of all the...
and Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames. It is in the eastern part of London and covers much of the traditional East End. It also includes much of the redeveloped Docklands region of London, including West India Docks...
. The flagship project is the Siemens Pavilion at the Royal Docks
Royal Docks
The Royal Docks comprise three docks in east London - the Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Victoria Dock and the King George V Dock. They are more correctly called the Royal Group of Docks to distinguish them from the Royal Dockyards, Royal being due to their naming after royal personages rather than...
, which will be built on land currently owned by the London Development Agency
London Development Agency
The London Development Agency is the Regional Development Agency for Greater London, England. It is a functional body of the Greater London Authority...
and Newham London Borough Council
Newham London Borough Council
Newham London Borough Council is the local authority for the London Borough of Newham in Greater London, England. It is a London borough council, one of 32 in the United Kingdom capital of London. The council is unusual in that its executive function is controlled by a directly elected mayor of...
and is due to open in 2012.
Projects
In May 2010 it was announced that the Siemens Pavilion would be constructed in the Royal DocksRoyal Docks
The Royal Docks comprise three docks in east London - the Royal Albert Dock, the Royal Victoria Dock and the King George V Dock. They are more correctly called the Royal Group of Docks to distinguish them from the Royal Dockyards, Royal being due to their naming after royal personages rather than...
, consisting of an exhibition and conference centre. The centre is intended to be a place for the "public, customers and students to meet and explore the innovation required to achieve a low carbon society" and will open in 2012. As part of the framework for the district, green technology industrial retrofitting courses will be offered at CEME.
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation's London Sustainable Industries Park at Dagenham Dock is one of the district's examplar sustainable regeneration projects. This 25 hectare business park is targeted specifically at clean tech businesses. The park's first occupier is Closed Loop Recycling who recycle food grade plastics for companies including M&S, Britvic and Coca Cola. Gasification company Cyclamax have secured planning consent and an Environment Agency permit for a 16MW energy facility and terms are now agreed with TEG to develop an anaerobic Digestion plant which will be supported by the Mayor's London Waste and Recycling Board.
External links
- London Development Agency: Green Enterprise District
- http://www.londonsip.com
- http://www.instituteforsustainability.co.uk/