The main feature of the new multi-use project will be a renewable energy generation plant (technology unknown), which will supply the residences, office complex and event center with clean power. The developers are touting the space as the first carbon neutral office complex in London. The plan will also create open public space around the power plant to encourage Londoners and tourists to stroll along the River Thames. Restaurants, cafes, public plazas, and a hotel will be part of this new project.
Construction is set to begin in 2011, with completion slated for 2020. It’s rare that you see an eco-development project coincide with an eco-renovation project for a power plant, so we like it very much. I’m sure Batman, Pink Floyd, The Who and the Beatles would all agree.
Via Treehugger
This is the latest bit of fiction to surround the famous landmark. I’ll believe it when I see it, certainly a more worthy idea than the previous 10 or so plans.
I couldn’t agree with Karl’s comments more. I’ll believe it when they get planning consent (which for a project of this size will take much longer than one year) and then when they start building.