LOCATING HIGH TECH INDUSTRIES

CAMBRIDGE SCIENCE PARK

Key Location Factors.·Large, flat greenfield site·Edge of city location·Room for further expansion·Attractive landscaped site creates a good image and impresses clients·Highly qualified and skilled workforce available·Closely linked with the excellence of Cambridge University·Links with university departments and research teams·Working links with other companies on site·Close to M11 and M25 motorways·Near Stanstead Airport for international links·Good leaisure facilities on site and nearby Cambridge·Pleasant housing and open space nearby

Secondary factors·Non-polluting industries - so can locate close to residential areas·Small workforces - usually specialised·Small light end product and components·Small power requirement - from national grid

Landscaping

From its earliest days the Cambridge Science Park has benefitted from a park like setting of low density. The original landscaping design philosophy was inwards looking with the objective being to create a peaceful and serene environment in accord with a location whose ideal is the pursuit of scientific research and development. Strenuous efforts have been made to conceal car parks behind trees and shrub covered bunds.

In practical terms, the 152 acre site benefits from 20 acres of amenity landscaping which provides a central area of lakes, natural habitat, mature trees, shrubs and extensive grassed areas. No building is permitted in this protected area.

In addition between 35% and 40% of each building plot is dedicated to further landscaping which extends to the very periphery of each building.

health and fitness club transport and travel for work partnership bar and restaurant conference centre child care nursery squash courts cash machine

Some aditional facilities

Company Directory: List by sector

·Bio-medical ·Computer/Telecoms ·Consulting (Technical) ·Energy ·Environmental ·Financial, Business and Other Non-Technical ·Industrial Technologies ·Materials·Other

http://www.cambridgesciencepark.co.uk/companies_quicklist.php?s=c1

Below is a link to a listing of the types of industry found on te Park