This document summarizes the transformation of King's Cross from a derelict wasteland into a new neighborhood in London over 25 years. Key details include: - The 67 acre site includes 26 acres of public space, 20 new streets, and 10 new public squares. - 50 new buildings include 2,000 new homes (40% social housing), 3.4 million square feet of workspaces, and 0.5 million square feet university campus. - New amenities include 2 new schools, 3 sports facilities, shops, restaurants, and an estimated 45,000 residents. - Over £3 billion has been invested in transportation and £2 billion in building infrastructure. - Major developments include Facebook's new 600,

1. King’s Cross & Beyond

2. From Derelict Wasteland to…..

3. • A new postcode – London N1C
• 67 acres (26 hectares)
• 26 acres public space (40%)
• 20 new streets & 10 new public squares
• Unique heritage core celebrated
• 50 new buildings
• 8M sqft total
• 2,000 new homes (40% social)
• 3.4M sqft workspace
• 0.5M sqft university (5,000 arts students)
• 35/100 rest’t/café & shops
• 2 new schools (1 specialist)
• 3 new sports/health facilities
• 45,000 people
• £3BN transport investment
• £2BN building investment
• £350M site infrastructure
London’s Pulsating New Heart

4. A Commercial Success

5. Camden’s Beach
“I am most proud of the public realm and making
young families with children feel welcome.”
Roger Madelin (former Joint Chief Executive, Argent)

6. Heritage Celebrated
Midland Goods Shed

7. Our Part in the Story “5 Pancras Square is a fantastic new public
services hub for Camden, as well as being one
of the greenest public buildings in the UK.”
Cllr Theo Blackwell, former
Cabinet Member Finance & Tech
LB Camden HQ

8. LB Camden HQ
• Public service hub - offices, library,
access centre & fitness facility
• 15 major awards
• PM’s Public Building of Year 2015
• Benchmark for Private Sector &
workplace
• Highest ever BREEAM score
• No net cost to taxpayer
Our Part in the Story
Ground Floor Upper Floor
““I love the new building. I don’t
just feel more connected to my
colleagues but, with the incredible
views across the borough, I feel
more in touch with the people of
Camden.”
Staff feedback

9. Our Part in the Story
Plant
Offices
Library & Contact Centre
Foyer
Leisure Centre
Transfer Structure – accommodates large spans
below & rational office above

10. Our Part in the Story
11-21 Canal Reach
• Facebook’s new UK HQ
• £160M
• 600,000 sqft Grade A
• Rooftop park
• BREEAM Outstanding
• Life cycle carbon profiling
• On site
“We chose King’s Cross
because it has considerable
expansion opportunities,
great transportation access,
and is part of a vibrant
community.”
Rob Cookson, Head of
Global Real Estate at
Facebook

11. Reflections on King’s Cross
Success Factors
• Primacy of Place
- place first, buildings second
- place endures, buildings ephemeral
• Place curation
- bars/restaurants
- events
- retail (?)
• Developer patronage & imagination
• Hard work (25 years) & good fortune
• Excellent transport links
• Infrastructure investment
• Parameter plans
• Site wide energy strategy
“This investment is great news for the
capital. We welcome Facebook’s long-
term commitment, which is further
evidence that London is open for
business and a world-leading
destination for major tech companies.”
Sadiq Khan
The Mayor of London
11-21 Canal Reach

12. The Ripple Effect
Mixed-Use Development,
Camden – 2016-
• 860,000 sqft development
comprising 600,000 sqft
workplace, 73 resi units &
80 bed hotel.
• Fashion brand HQ celebrated
at the heart

13. Workplace Evolution
• We are part of a revolution in workplace design
driven by people’s changing needs
• 7 million sqft over 30 years
• Consistent industry benchmarks
• Our workplaces are…..

14. What next for Manchester?
Julian.Lipscombe@bennettsassociates.com