We can never have enough of Nature, and the greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. Now, more than ever, there is a collective responsibility on global citizens to prioritise the preservation of nature and our natural resources, as nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and spiritual satisfaction.
Renowned for its upmarket appeal and European street style aesthetic, Melrose Arch’s streets are lined with greenery. The precinct has over 700 trees planted within its border, as well as five internal garden spaces creating green lungs for residents, tenants and visitors to the precinct to enjoy.
The High Street was pedestrianised in 2021, increasing walkability and encouraging people to spend more time outdoors, and the continuous upgrading and maintenance of roads, as well as the development of water fountains at 39 Melrose Boulevard and 23 Melrose Boulevard, has ensured that the precinct is as appealing outdoors as it is indoors. A conduit for connection, cities within cities, such as Melrose Arch, are living entities. They are evolving, shifting and being shaped and reimagined by those who live, work, invest, stay and play in them.
And when residents, tenants and visitors are indoors, the provision of efficient, economic and environmentally friendly indoor climate and comfort is regulated by the cooling plant, which has been prioritised since the inception of Melrose Arch’s development. The precinct boasts its own 1,471m² district underground cooling plant, that operates 24/7. This remarkable facility also includes 8 chillers, 12 cooling towers and 5 building water pumps. Operated by a Building Management System, the plant is energy efficient, the cooling is centrally produced and distributes cold water to each building through a closed distribution network.
Sustainability has become a driving force for growth and development, and as individuals and organisations become more environmentally conscious, they seek products, places and services that align with these values. Melrose Arch presents a unique opportunity for those who wish to capitalise on SustainABLE investing, with a precinct that is setting the standards for sustainability.