A regeneration project which aims to transform the former Middlehaven Dock in
Middlesbrough has been shortlisted for a prominent Government award.
Developer BioRegional Quintain Ltd has been shortlisted for the Creating the Future
Awards 2008, which recognise outstanding achievement in the delivery of
sustainable communities. For their eco-friendly Riverside One development the
project has entered into the Mixed Community category, sponsored by Spawforths.
The project aims to transform the redundant 40-acre waterfront site using One Planet
Living principles of sustainability. Over 750 new homes, new office and leisure space,
and new shops will be built, next to a new £70m campus for Middlesbrough College.
The developer’s eco approach includes a zero-carbon strategy (which includes the
use of thermally-efficient building fabric and on-site communal biomass boilers), a car
club, and a community extranet and green lifestyles pack for residents.
More than 150 public, private and third sector organisations submitted entries to the
awards, which highlight contributions from projects and individuals that help create
and maintain great places.
Thirty-one projects across England have been shortlisted in seven award categories,
including: bringing people together; innovative engagement; inspiring young people;
low-carbon development; mixed communities; schools and the community; and vision
for place.
The winners will be announced on 5th June 2008 at an awards dinner at the
Roundhouse, London.
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