SUSTAINABILITY is a key consideration for us.
Uplands Business Park already includes a number of independent and creative businesses that are taking initiatives to green their sites (and businesses) to reduce their impact on the environment. We want to support these initiatives, and future proof our development
We will:
Significantly enhance the green infrastructure via high quality landscaping and tree planting resulting in a net biodiversity gain of +20% to the site
Aim to reuse, recycle, or recover 95% of construction and demolition waste
Source building materials locally for short supply chains
Rainwater will be recycled and re-used for external watering through blue roofs
Encourage sustainable modes of transport and provide electrical charging points for all vehicles
Target BREEAM Excellent (if not Outstanding) for new industrial and commercial buildings
Provide excellent secure bicycle storage and make walking and cycling the easiest and most pleasant option
Design homes to minimise the impacts of future higher temperatures
Develop networks for recycling, such as reusing coffee grounds as fertiliser
Select low carbon materials where available
Be Air Quality Positive to achieve the best possible outcomes for local air quality
Fossil fuel free heating and hot water generation
Proposed view of new greener yard space
Greening the yard will be important to provide some recreational space for employees or local events in the evening and at weekends
The greening strategy includes vertical greening, permeable paving, and an enhanced landscaped environment with trees, planting beds and vegetation.
In addition, green and blue roofs will be introduced. A green roof creates the opportunity for an increase in biodiversity and vegetation. Blue roofs create opportunity for rainwater to be recycled and re-used for external watering and also slow runoff rates to reduce the risk of surface water flooding.
Roof gardens for new buildings to increase biodiversity
