Regeneration
Projects in Newcastle
After the successful regeneration project in Byker, Newcastle City Council has decided to establish similar projects for the residents of Scotswood – Benwell, Walker Riverside and the city centre.
Walker Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Communities
Amongst other equally important objectives these visions for the future set out to stop population loss and create thriving sustainable communities. The project team are evaluating how sustainable energy schemes in the communities and in schools could further this cause.
Scotswood Expo
One example of this work is getting involved in the plans for the Scotswood Expo. As a high quality, sustainable design and construction building development, Scotswood Expo is meant to stimulate the housing market and alter the image of the neighbourhood. Our project team provides advice on energy issues such as energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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Contact the EDC
For further details of the EDC's activities please get in touch with us through our contact page.
Commercial Research at Newcastle University
A full list of commercially available research facilities for Newcastle University can be found on the Services for Business web pages.
Highlight for April 2008
Integrated Modelling for Strategic Planning
Strategic planning for sustainability requires complex systems to be modelled.
Because of this complexity, it is unrealistic to develop new and comprehensive models for each of the numerous possible situations likely to be encountered. Many models already exist ...
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Upcoming seminars
The EDC often hosts, arranges or is associated with a wide variety of seminars related to its activities.
These seminars (often in association with an engineering institute) are always open to students and staff at the university and often to the public.
Upcoming events will be listed on this website in the future. Please check back from time to time for updates.
