Elphinstone sustainable village
Location
Pacific Quay & SECC, SECC
Address
SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW
Description
The 20-acre mixed residential neighbourhood is part of the Queen's Dock 2 project and will be located to the west of the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. It will comprise up to 1600 homes, community facilities including a nursery school, a healthcare surgery, a restaurant and bar, a local supermarket and shops.
The sustainable village is within walking distance of both Byres Road and the city centre and is linked by a dedicated bus route and by proposed new bridge over the expressway to Kelvinhaugh.
The inclusive development will offer a variety of homes to suit a range of people from first time buyers to retired couples. The housing mix will also include homes for key workers, affordable housing and two-level properties designed for people who work from home, as well as a serviced apartment hotel for long stay visitors.
Cost
£350 million
Current status
The planning application was submitted in September 2005
Timescale
2007 to 2012
Lead partner
Elphinstone Land
Project team
Elphinstone Land;
Draw Architects;
Arup Scotland;
Mackenzie Partnership
Website
Elphinstone
Contact details
Pete Selman, Elphinstone, 0141 620 3000, ps@elphinstone.com