Cambridge Science Park ~ development on the rural-urban fringe ~ Greenfield site

Cambridge Science Park Opened in 1972 Established by Trinity College, Cambridge University Over 50 ha landscaped with trees & lakes 65 tenants employing over 2000 people ~ many involved in scientific and research developments Science Parks ~ (an American idea) are occupied by hi-tech firms and have links with universities Business Parks ~ do not have university links and may include superstores, hotels and leisure centres So, why here????????????????????????

Opened in 1972

Established by Trinity College, Cambridge University

Over 50 ha landscaped with trees & lakes

65 tenants employing over 2000 people ~ many involved in scientific and research developments

Cambridge Science Park A10 A 14 ~giving access to M11 …London Railway Farmland Housing estates Access to centre of Cambridge Car parks Landscaping

Facts about Cambridge Science Park Types of companies: Bio-medical Computer/telecoms Energy Environmental Financial & business Industrial technologies Park Life: Health & fitness club Transport & travel for work partnership Bar and restaurant Child care nursery Squash courts Cash machine Page 109 FWW Complete the sheet using C Produce a labelled sketch map to show the key features of CSP

Types of companies:

Bio-medical

Computer/telecoms

Energy

Environmental

Financial & business

Industrial technologies

Park Life:

Health & fitness club

Transport & travel for work partnership

Bar and restaurant

Child care nursery

Squash courts

Cash machine

Page 109 FWW

Complete the sheet using C

Produce a labelled sketch map to show the key features of CSP