Future Expansion Area Welcome to our exhibition about the future plans for the Wellcome Genome Campus.

Wellcome is working with a wide ranging technical team to develop ideas about how the Campus could expand over the next 25 years and deliver benefits for both our scientific community and the surrounding area.

This exhibition presents our approach to the expansion following two stages of engagement with Campus staff and the local community earlier in the year.

Current Campus TOWARDS A COMMUNITY OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION THE GROWTH OF TRANSLATION & GENOMICS INNOVATION

The Wellcome Genome Campus is home The genomics industry is perhaps the most fast moving and dynamic area of science and an area in to world leading research institutes: the 2020 Wellcome Sanger Institute (Sanger) and the which the UK is a genuine world leader in research. European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) Historically, the UK has failed to secure the Campus expansion begins as well as spin-out and start-up companies, economic benefit that follows from the application academic-industry partnerships and of that research, with investment flowing to the Genomics ; all dedicated to driving competing centres of genomics in the US and China in and leading life-changing genomics research End of 2018 particular. and innovation for the benefit of the world. Planning for Campus The expansion of the Campus will provide the expansion opportunity for scientific research to continue to be The Campus has been at the forefront of translated into real world health applications that developments in genomics and biodata for genomic science is making possible. The Campus the last two decades, since the establishment A COMMUNITY OF brings together the Government, NHS, researchers and of the Sanger Institute at in 1993. The SCIENCE AND INNOVATION businesses to work collaboratively, ensuring that the Campus has its roots in the Human Genome WE ARE HERE UK can compete in an internationally significant field. Project, a global collaboration to read and record the complete sequence of DNA in an 2015-16 There is continued pressing interest from the genomics individual for the first time, transforming the and biodata sector to provide more space for research way we study life. Campus expansion - and development on the Campus. Our future plans for Conference Centre and the Campus would provide additional space required Biodata Innovation Centre to ensure that such investment can be captured in the 2003-05 UK. If expansion is not available at the Campus, it may Campus expansion - 15 acre continue to be lost to overseas locations. wetlands and Southfield To ensure space for the co-location of grow-on, 2002 mature and commercial enterprise is available The Human Genome over the next 20-25 years we are currently testing Project is completed what the expansion would need to provide in order 1993 to support successful growth of the scientific environment, and attract new talent to support The Wellcome Genome future scientific advances. Current testing for the Campus opens scheme is based on the need to provide a mix of complementary uses that will provide for the A CAMPUS OF GENOMICS wider community, including current Campus users, existing residents and businesses in the surrounding area as well as future users of the Campus.

1748 First Hinxton Hall built as a family home by John Bromwell Jones

A HISTORIC CONTEXT PROJECT OBJECTIVES CREATING A FRAMEWORK FOR Create a complementary community around the GROWTH Genomics ecosystem to attract and retain the best global talent. Wellcome’s aim is to provide a long-term plan which can accommodate the immediate need for growth combined with sufficient flexibility to respond to the inevitably Provide resilient and changing scientific, institutional and sustainable infrastructure and commercial environment. This ‘framework amenities for the benefit of for growth’ will set out a plan to secure Campus users and the wider successful and sustainable growth for the community. next 25 years.

In developing the proposals, the masterplanning team has been asked to Engage widely with industry consider the following: and the general public – local and global – by creating an • Capacity for expansion of the current open Campus and promoting institutions and accommodation of future opportunities for debate and research or academic facilities collaboration. • Expansion of the ‘Connecting Science’ programme, including capacity for a new centre for learning and engagement with genomics for both professional and public Develop a flexible framework audiences for the Campus to evolve, • Further space for innovation to meet setting a clear intent and immediate demand and for grow-on space inspiring investor confidence. for successful start-ups • New infrastructure to support the Campus growth, serve local communities and attract and retain global talent, including Strengthen the reputation new homes, cultural, sport, recreation, of the Wellcome Genome social and education provision Campus as a centre of • Opportunities for broader growth, excellence in Genomics and including large scale inward investment Biodata.

Focus on enhancing health, well-being and restorative sustainability of people and land. COMMUNITY PRIORITIES COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON THE CONCEPT APPROACH FEEDBACK FROM

CAMPUS AND THE Suggestion for a safe Issues with traffic crossing for cyclists congestion along the A505 COMMUNITY 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Improvements to 26/74% local routes (driving/ walking/cycling) Issues with traffic congestion along the A1301 Facilities for local 15/43% Suggestion for a safe crossing We have been speaking to local residents, people to use for pedestrians/cyclists businesses and people already working on the Enhancing the reputation 12/34% Issues with ‘rat-running’ of the Campus need to be addressed from Feedback & Suggestions Campus to understand views and priorities Whittlesford Suggested green buffers for future development as part of our ongoing 9/26% Better access to public transport between development process. parcels to mask development 8/23% A sustainable approach to design Housing development The technical team led a discussion at the between green buffers consultation events in January and March this was suggested Feedback from the Q6 of the February 2018 year to understand local priorities and start to Long views from Hinxton Community Survey: Which of the following are considered important develop and test ideas for the site. would you like to see prioritised as part of any future growth of the Campus? DEVELOPMENT SITE BOUNDARY Extend proposed green Feedback from this exercise has included: (Multiple choice). Showing the top 5 priorities out buffer alongside A11 of 15 options, based on 36 survey responses. Hinxton Suggested publicly • The A505 and A1301 are susceptible to accessible amenities RESIDENTIAL QUALITY TO TO QUALITY RESIDENTIAL NORTH IN HINXTON Issue with flood gates are located around the traffic congestion being closed in winter green ‘heart’ - • Suggestions to improve walking and cycling infrastructure, especially around the A505 - CAMPUS PRIORITIES + • ‘Rat-running’ is particularly acute in the Improved links to surrounding villages Addenbrooke’s hospital + should be considered Interest in the protection of views from the Cam • The protection of long views across the Valley Crematorium site is especially important to the local 0 50 100 150 200 250 New train station suggested community It was suggested that the Better access to Campus’s extension was

250/51% Campus OK BUILDINGS ARE CONSIDERED • Improved public transportation and the Public Transport concentrated to the south Campus car parking suggested provision of amenities would be welcomed New facilities for WHICH LARGE R LINE BELOW PERCEIVED 241/49% Interest was expressed Campus Staff to use by the local community and the Campus as in opening up multiple Improvements to CAMPUS BOUNDARY routes between Hinxton long as they are accessible 219/45% local routes (driving/ and the proposed development site walking/cycling) • Housing and development could be Additional places to 130/27% surrounded by green buffers to mask the eat and drink

development Employment 109/22% opportunities Issues with ‘rat- running’ need to be Ickleton addressed in Ickleton This feedback has helped to inform our design approach and considerations about how the Issues with ‘rat-running’ Feedback from the Q9 of the February 2018 need to be addressed in Great Chesterford future development relates to the local area and Campus Survey: Which of the following existing Campus. would you like to see prioritised as part of any future growth? (Multiple choice). Exit from M11 should be considered Showing the top 5 priorities out of 15 options, based on 489 survey responses. General comments about the area

Output from the community events on the Concept Approach showing comments and ideas from the community. The comments are categorised as either comments about the local area or feedback and suggestions for the development. GROWING THE COMMUNITY OF GENOMICS FROM CAMPUS TO COMMUNITY

The Wellcome The creation of a successful environment Sanger Institute Substantial new for scientific research, innovation and Conference Sports Hall scientific research translation will need to be supported by Centre and Fitness and translation a range of complementary amenities if space Ogilvie Indoor we are to retain and attract global talent European Community Building to drive our research and translation. Our Bioinformatics Facilities Institute research suggests that a significant number (EMBL-EBI) omics Ecos Gen yst of Campus users would consider living on-site em A health and New if the right type of accommodation was Nursery well-being Homes provided, supported by new amenities and facility infrastructure. Biodata Innovation Our framework will allow for the following Shops, Centre Wetlands restaurants and cafes uses and facilities to be provided including new A nursery and infrastructure for use by the wider community: An open and inclusive primary school community • Substantial new scientific research and translation space Short term Nursery accommo- • Up to 1,500 new homes Connecting dation Science • A nursery and primary school

• New sports facilities C ty Cairns om ni • Indoor community facilities ple mu Discovery Pavilion mentary Com centre • A health and well-being facility • Shops, restaurants and cafés • Short-term residential accommodation • A discovery centre for scientific education and public engagement

We are in discussion with South District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council about what facilities would be suitable here and complementary to the current provision.

Existing Campus Aerial view showing existing Campus in foreground and expansion area beyond Earlier this year, we presented our concept for expanding the Campus following CONCEPT previous consultation and engagement with APPROACH the Campus and the local community. This diagram sets out our overarching principles, which we have used to develop the design approach shown in this exhibition.

Open fields between Hinxton and the new Campus

New neighbourhood areas set amidst woodland and open areas

Reintroduction of woodland planting

Amenities and a mix of uses around Creating a new heart the open space for Campus and the wider community

Compact science and translation quarter with relationship to existing Campus

March 2018 01 START WITH EXISTING CAMPUS 02 EXTENDING THE GREEN INTO THE 03 INTEGRATING THE A1301 TO 04 ESTABLISHING A MIXED FEATURES: A RIVER AND GARDEN NEW SITE CONNECT THE COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY AROUND THE GREEN DESIGN SETTING AND CREATE LINKS ACROSS APPROACH

Through previous engagement we have made a series of key moves which respond to local priorities and views from the Campus community. These include: • Leaving a large expanse of open fields between Hinxton and the new homes on the northern part of the site • Ensuring development in the northern part of the site is of a smaller scale to allow longer views across the site to be retained 05 CREATING LINKS ACROSS THE 06 INTRODUCING LARGER CAMPUS 07 EXTENDING THE EXISTING LINE OF 08 CREATING GREEN LINKS LANDSCAPE BUILDINGS AT THE SOUTH OF THE TREES THROUGH THE CAMPUS THROUGH THE CAMPUS • Locating larger Campus buildings on the SITE southern part of the site opposite the existing Campus where views are less sensitive • Seeking to retain the existing trees in the centre of the site • Making the site more accessible by providing new walking and cycling routes which link into existing routes • Making the public facilities outward facing so that they are accessible to the wider community • Improving and extending the cycle link to Whittlesford Parkway Station and investigating the use of autonomous 09 BUILDINGS PUSHED BACK TO 10 GROWING OVER 20 HECTARES OF 11 WORKING WITH THE LANDSCAPE 12 A SMALLER SCALE LIVING vehicles to offer alternative connections LEAVE LONG VIEWS AND A NEW WOODLAND AND LAND FORM TOPOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENT SET IN THE RURAL to the site FOREGROUND OF FARMLAND AND TO CREATE PRIMARY ROUTES LANDSCAPE IN THE NORTH OF THE HEDGEROWS SITE DESIGN PRINCIPLES A PLACE FOR GATHERING

Our proposals include a more open Campus environment, with opportunities for gathering and engagement at its heart. Existing Campus

The current Campus community have Places for resting Places for wandering Places for growing expressed a need for the emerging plans to include spaces for interaction, while the Recognising the rural Purposeful landscape not Connecting the new to A mix of uses around the Designed for active and community have expressed an interest in setting of the East Anglian decorative the old common passive use accessing amenities on the Campus. Chalklands Grassland, pasture, food- A new green common Mixed use buildings Open spaces provide The historic pattern of growing, allotments, extends the heart of bring together the opportunities for a At the centre of our plans is the idea of long views, open fields, woodlands, marshes, the new Campus to the interconnected and diverse variety of uses from quiet creating a public common connecting the and the enclosure offered Sustainable Urban gardens surrounding nature of the Wellcome enjoyment of the open emerging Campus to the existing one across by woodlands are used Drainage Systems (SUDS), Hinxton Hall and the Genome Campus working, space to organised events. a traffic-calmed A1301 and on to the accessible to create a sensitive new playgrounds, walking wetlands and living, and public uses to Campus and settlement. and cycling routes are valley further west. the green. wetlands and River Cam valley further west. prioritised over ornamental landscapes. The Common would be framed by a diverse mix of public uses, including a range of cultural, sport, recreation, social and education amenities that will be available to staff, residents, visitors and the local community to use.

Scale of proposed common compared to Duxford Common

Concept view of the public common DESIGN PRINCIPLES A PLACE FOR WORKING

Our proposals expand the Genomics and Biodata Ecosystem to provide a place for

Existing collaboration and exchange of Campus ideas. Collaborative workspaces Innovative and sustainable design Social landscape

We aim to build on the success of the existing Campus to create an integrated Transparent, public Flexible buildings and Pedestrian-centric quality A diverse mix of uses Active streetlife working environment. Our plans position the ground floors plots Streetscapes designed to Opportunities for a mix Public uses and safe, new Campus and research buildings in the The use of and access Blocks that allow a range prioritise people’s needs of uses - retail, leisure, comfortable walking, southern part of the site, where they will have to ground floors plays of appropriate building - legibility, safety, comfort hotel, residential - in the cycling, and public a relationship with the existing Campus and a critical role in the types and sizes to support and health - allow the predominantly working transport (i.e. shuttle) where views are less sensitive. perception of an open businesses, from start-ups public realm to contribute district add vitality and amenities enhances Campus. to mature companies that to Campus life. interest. people’s interaction and contribute to a healthy promotes wellness. International research has indicated that and flexible Genomics clustering organisations within related fields ecosystem. can have significant benefits for innovation as ideas and information are exchanged through the informal interaction of people. The Campus has already established itself as a world leading centre for genomic and biodata science and its real-world application, bringing together the Government, NHS, researchers and businesses in a collaborative environment.

There is significant interest from the sector in the provision of more space for research and development on Campus. Additional floorspace will allow the current institutes to expand, create potential for new institutes to locate here, as well as provide the space for growth of the public engagement programme.

Concept view of Campus environment DESIGN PRINCIPLES A PLACE FOR LIVING

Our proposals include a unique living environment with an emphasis on supporting the

Existing needs of the wider Campus. Campus

We know that the quality of the local Creating a safe community A unique pedestrian environment High quality design environment is important to those who work on Campus and to those who live Building neighbourhoods Setting amidst open fields Pedestrian-centric Opportunities for work Oriented for optimal sun nearby. Wellcome’s intention is to create an around a heart and woodland quality spaces access outstanding place that brings people together; integrating both the surrounding villages and We would like Using a pattern of wooded There is a primary focus Design of neighbourhoods Block layouts will work neighbourhoods to cluster vales and linear settlements on the pedestrian recognise the changing with sun and wind patterns; the global scientific community into the rural around a central core of as the most appropriate environments with safe needs of individuals optimising the orientation setting of the East Anglian Chalklands. shared amenities, open response to the site and walking and cycling routes, and families working in of blocks and buildings spaces, shops, and co- its wider context, our minimal exposed parking the knowledge sector - to promote morning and working facilities. approach will acknowledge areas, and habitable spaces catering for workers and evening sun. Our proposals include the provision of the importance of views overlooking the streets. entrepreneurs in need up to 1,500 new homes, which would be from surrounding areas. of alternative and shared delivered over a number of years, rather than spaces. all in one go. The homes would be focussed on supporting the people who work on Campus and are likely to include a range of accommodation types to meet the varied needs of the people who currently work here and future staff.

Wellcome has the opportunity to create a unique community influenced by the success of the neighbouring Campus. We want to reflect the rural setting and distinctive landscape throughout the design process, using it to drive the quality and design of new neighbourhoods and how they connect with their surroundings.

Concept view of a place for living SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES STEWARDSHIP AND GOVERNANCE CREATING A HEALTH & WELL-BEING SUSTAINABLE Highest health and well-being building and community standards. COMMUNITY • Highest health and well-being standards for the new community • Guidance from WELL Community principles To truly embed sustainability into the plans for growth, a sustainability framework is PRODUCTIVE & HEALTHY LANDSCAPE Wellcome is committed to the long-term stewardship of the land Nearly half the site as open fields, orchards, allotments. being developed to define Key Performance and the expansion of the Campus into a broader community setting. Indicators and associated targets. • Open fields with retained hedgerows Wellcome’s long-term horizon enables the establishment of a • Seasonal grazing to support land management governance structure for the expansion that will ensure its current • Allotments and orchards As a measure of restorative sustainability, stewardship principles of quality, innovation, sustainability, well-being • A model for co-existence of food, wildlife, people, and and behavioural change can be a defining factor of the plans for growth. the project is striving to go beyond carbon natural systems neutral over the lifetime of the development. The initial focus will be on a resource TOWARDS ZERO CARBON Wellcome’s long-term approach to development has already delivered efficient design to minimise the demand on Aspiration to be a carbon positive development. environmental benefits to the Campus and community. In the future, non-renewable resources. • A range of innovative approaches are being explored to Wellcome’s ongoing presence and commitment will continue to deliver reduce carbon production as well as demand on utilities innovative solutions that are difficult to deliver under conventional business models. MOBILITY AS SERVICE Exploring on-demand bus service via a mobile app; integrated travel option. • On-demand bus service through a mobile app • Integrated travel options with bike and car rental

STORMWATER DRAINAGE Retention of existing land form and use of sustainable urban drainage (SUDs). • Working with existing site topography and land forms • Use of SUDs and existing channels and valleys • Retention of all stormwater on-site

ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY 20+ hectares of new woodland planting; net gain in ecological habitat. • Retention of existing vegetation to the extent possible • Extensive new woodland planting • Net gain in biodiversity

WALKING & CYCLING A living working community; improved cycling and walking routes within and around the site. • A living community close to employment • Improved cycling and walking in and around the site • Direct link to Whittlesford Parkway Station

RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Reducing demand for energy and water; reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. • Achieving reduced demand • Reducing dependence on non-renewable sources Existing Campus and wetlands LANDSCAPE PRINCIPLES WORKING WITH THE LANDSCAPE OPEN FIELDS LANDSCAPE RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE

Our plans to expand the Campus include a significant focus on working with and enhancing the existing landscape. OPEN FIELDS NATURE TRAILS Over the last 25 years Wellcome have invested in the surrounding landscape to promote a high-quality and diverse environment that is rich in native flora and fauna. The highlight of Wellcome’s investment in the landscape is the Wetlands on the western boundary of the existing Campus, which provides a buffer to flooding of the River Cam and has become an ARABLE PASTURES AREAS FOR GROWING important amenity for the Campus staff and the local community.

Our proposals for the new site will build on Wellcome’s established relationship with the area, working with the existing characteristic topography of the site, enhancing the existing drainage and vegetation features throughout the RESIDENTIAL STREETS AREAS FOR PLAYING site and ensuring a long term, productive and flexible landscape that benefits the countryside and the community.

The proposals aim to reduce visibility of the development from Hinxton by preserving fields between the village and development, incorporating additional hedgerows and trees THE COMMON WOODED AREAS for screening, retaining and reusing existing vegetation where possible.

NATIVE PLANTING ECOLOGICAL CORRIDORS

c.50% c.7 20+ of the site hectares hectares remains of retained of new open space woodland woodland

TREE LINED AVENUE PUBLIC SQUARES GATHERING LANDSCAPE BUFFER LANDSCAPE FOUR DIFFERENT LANDSCAPE CHARACTERS LANDSCAPE Open Fields Landscape APPROACH The northern section of the land will be left open, with expansive fields opening up the rural vista interspersed with pockets of different habitats, including woodlands meadows, Our landscape proposals are designed to and ponds and ditches. respond to the local environment, ensuring we respond sensitively to the landscape character, IMPROVED OPEN GRAZING ECOLOGICAL views and historic and ecological context of the PASTURES LAND FIELDS LIVESTOCK CORRIDORS MANAGEMENT site. This includes:

• Preserving established broadleaved woodland habitats within the dismantled railway corridors, safeguarding valued mature trees Buffer Landscape and established badger setts The new woodland on the eastern boundary will provide a • Preserving the majority of existing hedgerows rich mosaic of habitats to increase biodiversity and wildlife on site and infilling with new hedgerows and connectivity that will provide a buffer for noise, views and trees to improve landscape and ecological air quality. The buffer will also offer the opportunity to connectivity incorporate footpaths, bridleways and natural play areas. • Preserving part of the 12 year old woodland plantation within the masterplan and NATIVE NATURAL WOODLAND FOOTPATHS transplanting the remaining trees within the PLANTING PLAY new areas of woodland on site • Preserving the setting of Hinxton Hall whilst thinning some of the understorey along the A1301 to improve visual connectivity between The Gathering Landscape the existing Campus and expansion site New spaces for gathering and socialising will anchor the centre of the expanded Campus and form part of a network of • Establishing a wide variety of new habitats functional and amenity open spaces that enhance creative and and green links on site including aquatic collaborative working and promote wellness for the Campus as and calcareous grasslands, woodlands and hedgerows, all in keeping with the character of well as the wider community. surrounding Cambridgeshire countryside COMMUNITY SOCIAL NEW SQUARES EVENTS • Allowing for views towards the distinctive COMMON SPACES TREES tower and spires of Hinxton and Ickleton churches, Hinxton Hall and chalk hills from within the masterplan • Enhancing the health and well-being of Residential Landscape Campus users and the wider community by A variety of outdoor spaces will be available for leisure providing an extensive network of footpaths activities, promoting wellness for staff and the wider and open spaces community. Tree lined boulevards and small copses will integrate the residential areas into the surrounding landscape.

NATURAL PRIVATE WALKING ALLOTMENTS COMMUNITY ORCHARD PLAY GARDENS ROUTES MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ECOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY &

WATER RESPECTING NATIVE SPECIES • Protect and enhance native species of plants, including beech woodland, cherry, hazel, elder, silver birch, oak, ash and willow trees Wellcome have demonstrated an ongoing and hawthorn, blackthorn, elder, ash, bramble and dog rose commitment to restoring local habitat and • Maintain the area’s function as a ‘stepping stone’ for movement of improving biodiversity through the development animal and bird species across the landscape of the Wetlands on the existing Campus in 2003 and the ongoing management and maintenance Wetland character of this environment next to the River Cam.

As part of our landscape strategy we will continue to focus on preserving and creating WORKING WITH EXISTING LANDSCAPE new habitats and ensure there are plenty of • Retaining and preserving most of the established woodland corridor foraging, commuting and roosting opportunities along the disused railway embankment for native fauna. Ecology surveys have been • Preserving the majority of existing hedgerows on site and infilling ongoing since July 2017 to understand the with new hedgerows and trees to improve landscape and ecological existing environment and inform the masterplan connectivity. • Areas safeguarded to allow green corridors and ‘stepping stones’ to be design layout and landscape strategy. Working included in the design with the landscape and creating suitable • Provision of buffer and safeguarding areas from development around habitats for native species, Wellcome’s ambition existing key habitats to allow habitats to remain is to deliver a net biodiversity gain over the next Local geography 25 years.

Our masterplan proposal not only caters for the flood risk on the site but also accommodates CREATING NEW HABITATS floodwater that may otherwise contribute to • Allow space to introduce arable fodder crops or create small plots of a problem downstream by the retention and wild bird cover to provide seed-rich habitat areas enhancement of the east-west drainage swale • Allow for the creation of a mosaic of habitats and grass margins around incorporating it into a green corridor and making fields to increase food availability close to the nesting habitat for space for water. This proactive approach to certain bird species flood risk should offer enhancements to the • Provide space for potential flower-rich margins around the site to be established to boost numbers and a greater variety of insects surrounding area. Rich habitats We will take a sustainable approach to water management. No stormwater will be discharged from site and a strategy is being developed that replicates natural groundwater recharge whilst protecting the existing aquifer. SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT • Flood plain meadows will be planted to provide natural filtration and Sustainable drainage systems will include visual amenity permeable paving, swales, green filter beds and • Swales and permeable surfacing will be used to slow down rain water soakaways sized to manage stormwater on site run-off and encourage percolation of water to the aquifer during a 1 in 100 year storm event plus climate • Rainwater harvesting and grey-water recycling will reduce mains water change adjustment. demand Valley landscapes CURRENT TRANSPORT CONSIDERATIONS EMERGING TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Transport and travel considerations are key to developing our plans for growth and a comprehensive transport and access strategy is currently being developed for the site as we INNOVATIVE WALKING & CYCLING HIGHWAYS PUBLIC TRANSPORT undertake detailed traffic modelling to inform TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS our approach.

The Campus already has a successful and • Improved cycle route to • New site access junctions • Regular shuttle services • Exploration of a potential effective transport strategy in place and Whittlesford Parkway from the A1301 to and from Whittlesford future Autonomous Vehicle has won awards for its Travel Plan, where station to include crossing of • Improvements to the Parkway station link between the Campus approximately 45% of people working on the A505 McDonalds Roundabout • Extension of the Citi 7 bus and Whittlesford Parkway Campus travel by bus, train, walking or cycling. station • New crossing points along • A detailed local traffic route to the Campus The proportion of people who travel by car the A1301 model is being developed • Coordination of bus services • On site Community is significantly lower than other comparable • Additional and upgraded to assess the likely impact of serving other employment Concierge and Micro employment centres. cycle parking at Whittlesford the development centres Consolidation Centre to Parkway station (subject to reduce traffic In 2017, the Campus undertook a travel survey • A505 corridor study to • Proposals will link into agreement from Network • Cycle docking and hire to understand how people working on Campus determine impact and the emerging Rural Rail) scheme at Whittlesford currently travel to work and how their journeys propose improvements Transport Hub proposals Parkway station could be improved. 51% of people indicated • New footways and • Desire to introduce at Whittlesford Parkway that they would choose to travel by train if cycleways alongside the measures to prevent staff Station and ongoing study • Continuation of successful better connections were made to complete A1301 routing through local villages and award winning Travel the journey to Campus. • Opening new country walks Plan initiatives run by the • Mitigating traffic movements Campus for local residents by providing more amenities A range of measures are being developed, on site including the enhanced cycle links and shuttle bus services between the Campus and Whittlesford Parkway, to encourage people to use alternative modes of transport.

Detailed engagement is currently being undertaken with Cambridgeshire County Council, Highways England, Greater Partnership and other stakeholders to inform our strategy. EXISTING CONDITION HIGHWAY CHARACTERS INTEGRATING THE A1301

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Encouraging interaction amongst Campus staff and providing safe access to the new In the transition areas the principle purpose will be to move people and vehicles north-south. Transition facilities for the local community is a core Area North consideration of our plans to expand the Transition areas leading into the integrated section with gateway features, ensuring Campus. Our ambition is to create an drivers are aware they are entering a different integrated Campus that encourages people environment. A1301 looking south Hinxton to move freely between institutes, the new A 11 The integrated area will need to accommodate living environment, new facilities and open various requirements including moving people spaces. across the road.

Hinxton Integrated A 1301 Hall Area To achieve this our proposal includes Existing access point 500 m changing the character of the A1301 for a Proposed access point Transition area short stretch adjacent to the Campus to Integrated area create a physical connection between the sites and improve safety for people travelling Existing Transition across the road. Campus Area South

To achieve this, we are considering the A1301 looking north following interventions:

• Reduced speed limit CHARACTER REFERENCE CROSSINGS AND CONNECTIONS • Controlled pedestrian crossing points

• Thinning of vegetation and removal of Hinxton fencing A 11 • Active Frontage and Gateway features • New access junctions to slow vehicle speeds • Footway / cycleway on either side of the road Hinxton Hall

Controlled crossing

Sanger Wetlands

Existing access point Proposed access point Existing Campus Community facilities Pedestrian crossing Pedestrian routes Primary link between places for gathering Pedestrian/cycle link ACCESS POINTS CONNECTIONS TO THE WIDER AREA CONNECTIONS WITH Existing access point

THE WIDER AREA A 1301 Whittlesford Proposed access point Parkway Station Pedestrian crossing Cycle routes The Campus is located within the intersection Pedestrian routes of the M11, A11 and A505 and both Great Indicative residential-based movement

Hinxton Chesterford and Whittlesford Parkway train A 11 Shared surface residential road stations are a short distance away, connecting Indicative hub-based movement On site car parking Hinxton P the area to Cambridge and London. Our Hall transport strategy will aim to improve links to the Main public transport routes Potential future location of public transport stops regional rail network and will provide improved Mobility Hub public transport as well as making improvements Existing Vehicular Access Points Campus to road infrastructure including the ‘McDonalds Cycle and pedestrian access points roundabout’ on the A505. Sustainable transport link National cycle route 11 • Improved connections will link the site PEDESTRIAN/CYCLE ROUTES Cycle and pedestrian routes with Whittlesford Parkway railway station Potential future routes through a dedicated route To Whittlesford Parkway Station • Enhanced shuttle services will be operated

A 1301 to coordinate with rail services 400m • The masterplan includes high quality A 1301 pedestrian and cycle connections that will Route 11 NCN link to the existing Campus and local cycle routes Hinxton A 11 • Where appropriate, off site highway

improvements will be delivered including at Hinxton Hall the McDonalds roundabout Existing Campus • Existing local bus routes will be extended to serve the site

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Hinxton Hall

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P P Existing P Campus Ickleton NEXT STAGE OF EXPANSION A STAGED APPROACH TO PLACEMAKING

Our proposals set out a vision for the growth of the Campus over the next 25 years through a flexible framework, which will allow the Campus to adapt and evolve in line with a set of principles which will need to be approved by District Council.

This staged approach will ensure that the right facilities and uses are provided at the right time to support the Campus and the Hinxton community needs.

We think the next phase of expansion could contain the following:

Central Common

New ‘Square’

New Research and Translation Space NEXT STAGE OF EXPANDING Approximately 300 Homes THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY

New Shops Subject to planning, the next stage of Health, Well-Being and Leisure evolving the Campus community will focus on providing a mix of uses to Nursery and Education ensure sustainable and managed growth. This would prioritise the creation of On Site Parking the public common and community Existing infrastructure, as well as providing Campus approximately 300 new homes and new research and translation space. Virtual reality is the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment, experienced VIRTUAL at a human-like scale. REALITY If you are interested in experiencing aspects of the proposed masterplan in virtual reality please EXPERIENCE speak to a member of staff who will be able to assist you.

1. Open Fields 360° view across the open fields at the north-east corner of the proposed expansion area

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2. Main Residential Street 360° view of main residential street of the proposed expansion area

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3. The Common 360° view of the Common at the centre of the proposed expansion area

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4. Entrance 360° view of the A1301 and southern entrance into the proposed expansion area

Illustrative masterplan