Drivers Jonas - Mixed-Use Development - London, Zero Carbon Development at Gallions Park

Date: 31 Jul 2006

Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone has confirmed that he is planning London's first zero carbon development. Drivers Jonas has been instructed to find a development partner to work with both the Mayor and the London Development Agency to take the project forward.

The Mayor believes that if London is to play a leading role in addressing climate change we must show how we can tackle the greatest source of carbon emissions in London: energy use in the homes and offices in which we live and work.

The London Development Agency has selected a three-acre site at Gallions Park in the Albert Docks in the Thames Gateway. The chosen partner will build 200 high quality new homes that incorporate the best of modern construction and energy technology to ensure the development produces virtually zero carbon emissions. The LDA has placed advertisements in UK and European press this week to begin the process of selecting a development partner. The Mayor expects the standard we set for Gallions Park will be applied to other housing sites in the Albert Docks.

Mayor of London Ken Livingstone said:

`This development aims to demonstrate that 'zero carbon' developments can be commercially and financially viable in the UK. To tackle climate change we have to ensure that all new developments are both designed to be as energy efficient as possible and generate as much energy as possible from renewable sources. Energy use in buildings is responsible for the majority of London's carbon dioxide emissions. At Gallions Park I hope we will show how the highest environmental standards for new buildings can and must in future become the norm.'

Stephen Tindale, Executive Director of Greenpeace UK said:

"The Mayor is showing the way forward with this development. By producing their power locally, these homes will be avoiding the massive inefficiencies of out-dated and dangerous technology such as nuclear power. They will also be producing less of the pollution that causes global warming and they should be cheaper for the residents. With the Gallions Park development, London has put zero carbon housing and locally-produced power firmly on the energy agenda."

Jenny Jones, Green Party Member of the London Assembly said:

"I am delighted that the Mayor is delivering one of the key commitments that he made to the Green Party Group on the London Assembly in this year's budget deal. Zero carbon developments must become standard practice as soon as possible. I will press for this project to be the first of many more."

The Gallions Park area of Albert Docks, London

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