Smart Connections: Transport

Around the world, countries, states, cities and regions are fighting a Smart Connectionsfierce battle for investment spend and this report examines the role that transport plays in this fight. Written by Professor Austin Smyth, Head of the Department of Transport Studies at the Westminster University, the findings are supported by the opinions of over 300 senior international business people, surveyed by YouGov. Click here to download a free PDF copy of the Smart Connections Transport Report

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Greenwich Peninsular

The Greenwich Peninsula is one of the Thames Gateway’s key development sites. Home to a large and exciting mixed-used urban development which covers 1.4 million sq.m (346 acres); it also is hosts the world famous O2 Arena and David Beckham’s Football Academy.

Greenwich Peninsula – The O2 Centre

GreenwichThe O2, created by AEG, has given the Thames Gateway what it has always needed: a world class entertainment destination. Under its iconic roof in Greenwich lies a state of the art live music club (indigO2), 11 screen multiplex cinema, exhibition centre (The O2 bubble), an entire street of bars, restaurants and leisure attractions (Entertainment Avenue) and most breathtaking of all - The O2 arena.

Playing host to the most sought after names in rock, pop and classical music, as well as staging must-see sporting events (including the 2012 Olympics), theatrical productions and shows for all the family, The O2 Arena delivers a truly unbeatable line-up of international stars.

Why come to Greenwich Peninsula?

  • Ideal location, outstanding transport infrastructure with quick and easy access to Central London, the South East and Continent.
  • Year on year, increased growth in VAT-registered businesses
  • 37,000 jobs to be created in Greenwich in the next 15 years
  • New commercial floor space available - click here for more information
  • 1,198 new homes built last year, with another 1,500 under construction
  • 35% of new housing is affordable across the full range of property types and sizes