Welcome
Welcome to this website organised by Quintain Estates and
Development plc, the owners of much of the land surrounding the new National
Stadium.
This site illustrates the opportunity at Wembley for new jobs, homes and shops
together with new places to enjoy and new community facilities.
This is your chance to:
| • | Understand Quintain’s
early thinking before any planning application is made |
| • |
See how this responds to Brent Council’s ‘Vision for a New Wembley' |
| • | Comment on the proposals |
About Quintain
Quintain is a property development
and investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It specialises in
delivering major regeneration projects in the UK and purchased its first landholdings
at Wembley in August 2002.
Quintain owns the Wembley complex, which currently hosts 2.5m visitors a year
and over 300 national and international events across the Arena, Conference
and Exhibition Centre. The Arena is the world's must-play rock venue –
The Beatles played here in the 1960s and The Rolling Stones return later this
year. To find out more about Quintain please
visit www.quintain-estates.com.
The Site
Quintain owns the land shown within the red-line
below. This is over 55 acres surrounding, but not including, the new National
Stadium. It includes Wembley Arena, Wembley Conference and Exhibition Centre,
Elvin House, the Palace of Arts and the Palace of Industry.
Already playing host to millions of visitors each year, the land offers huge scope to create a new environment for the Stadium, Arena and other facilities as well as providing new jobs, new homes and safe and welcoming public spaces.
The National Stadium
In 2006, the new National Stadium will open, welcoming around 4 mIllions
visitors a year to Wembley and transforming the local landscape. Its new arch
will stand 140 metres above its piazza – large enough to fit the London
Eye underneath – and will dominate the skyline of North West London.
Its scale presents a huge challenge for Wembley, which needs and deserves a
setting for the stadium of which it can be proud.
Quintain want to spread out arrival and departure times for large events at
Wembley, so that people arrive early and stay late, spending their money in
the local economy and easing the pressure on the transport network.
A Unique Opportunity Now
A clear vision from Brent Council
In late 2002, Brent Council published ‘Our Vision for a New Wembley’
which outlined what the Council wants for Wembley's future.
| • | A new modern, urban and exciting place with the National Stadium as its centrepiece |
| • | High quality, state of the art, leisure, business and retail facilities |
| • | A centre for work with a wide range of job opportunities |
| • | A mixture of quality housing |
| • | A world class destination providing a wealth of opportunity for local people |
Quintain supports this vision. Its plans are designed to deliver the first phase of regeneration on its land and act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the wider Wembley area.
A special place
Wembley is one of the most culturally diverse areas anywhere in the world and
'New Wembley' must welcome all of Brent’s communities. Quintain will ensure
this diversity is reflected and that everyone has access to the jobs and opportunities
created. Quintain intend to work with the various community and other groups
during this process to ensure that a wide range of interests are reflected in
the final plans.
Wembley is a unique and special place, known across the world. The building of the new National Stadium provides a one-off opportunity to further enhance this and to create a new and better Wembley.
Excellent transport infrastructure
Under proposals for the new Stadium, improvements
are planned for Wembley Park and Wembley Stadium stations as well as a refurbishment
of Wembley Central. In addition to three stations, buses already connect Wembley
to North, West and Central London.
This infrastructure enables Quintain to plan a sustainable development, which
promotes public transport use and challenges the traditional dominance of
the car. The pedestrian and cyclist will be given priority over the car, with
parking on site limited and away from view.
Quintain's Regeneration Principles
Deliver long term regeneration
Quintain is committed to the long term future of Wembley and intends to become
active members of the community. Quintain’s success will be linked to the
wider success of transforming Wembley and delivering a regeneration programme
which will last many years.
Create lots of new jobs
The site as it is now provides employment for a fraction of what it possible.
‘New Wembley’ will bring thousands of new jobs to the area together
with local employment initiatives and other schemes to ensure local people benefit
from these opportunities.
Deliver high quality new homes
Brent has a growing population and 'New Wembley' therefore has to be as much
a home as a destination. Quintain will deliver a range of high quality apartments,
including substantial affordable housing for key workers and those on low incomes
in the community.
Keep events, conference and exhibitions
space at Wembley
Wembley Arena will see significant new investment as its facilities are improved
and modernised. The conference and exhibition businesses will also be maintained,
although not in their current state and in the longer term these may be moved
to either the new National Stadium or within a new hotel on the site.
Deliver new leisure and shopping
facilities
Quintain will develop other leisure uses such as a cinema, bowling alley and
nightclub to create an unrivalled leisure mix and provide new options for entertainment
and relaxation at Wembley. Quintain are also examining options specifically
for young people and will provide a range of shops for residents, workers and
visitors alike.
Create high quality new public spaces
Welcoming public spaces provide a community heart and focus and the land being
regenerated is large enough to fit in Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Trafalgar
Square – a graphic demonstration of the potential for 'New Wembley'.
Plans are therefore being developed around two new large public squares for Wembley with open space, shops, restaurants and bars for locals and visitors alike. Quintain also wants to retain Wembley Market which plays an important part in the local community.
Utilise top quality design
Quintain is committed to the highest standards in urban design and the creation
of a safe and sustainable local environment. The Masterplan it self is being
designed by the Richard Rogers Partnership, one of world’s most renowned
and successful architecture practices.
Quintain’s Initial Proposals
Quintain plans pedestrian-friendly, secure and cheerful public
spaces, where people will want to live, work, meet, socialise and relax.
The design is based around two new public spaces for London, connected by a
public boulevard lined with ground floor shops, restaurants and community facilities.
They will be designed to cope with crowds and yet be great spaces in their own
right on non-event days too.
This will create a central public focus and provide the linkages to the rest of the Wembley – specifically to Wembley High Road and up to Wembley Park. Quintain recognise that regeneration must be spread across the Borough and new development will not replace existing town centres.
The proposals for this area can deliver a New Wembley with:
| • | New jobs – To
create a sustainable economic heart for a bustling, vibrant community during
the day as well as in the evening. |
| • |
New homes – With a substantial
proportion of affordable housing for local people and key workers such
as the police, nurses and teachers. The for-sale housing will provide
a mix of different size and type of apartment to suit a range of buyers. |
| • | New areas of attractive
open space – Through the new public squares, piazzas, streets and meeting
places. |
| • | New shops – To
meet the needs of the residents and visitors alike and complement the new
National Stadium. It is intended that these will have wide appeal to Brent’s
various communities. |
| • | New restaurants, pubs
and bars – To provide a range of quality and value eating and drinking
with a wide choice to suit the tastes of a diverse local community. |
| • | New leisure facilities
– Quintain are exploring the provision of a 12 screen multiplex cinema,
ten pin bowling, a skate-park or climbing wall for young people and other
options. |
| • | New community facilities
– There will be a crèche and nursery, and Quintain are also
talking with Brent Council about health and
education provision. |
| • | A refurbished Arena
– To continue to play host to the greatest music and entertainment
events at Wembley. |
| • | Conference and Exhibition
Facilities – This may be located in the hotel or possibly as part of
the new National Stadium. The combination of the Arena, Stadium, hotel and
conference facilities will maintain and enhance Wembley as an events destination.
|
| • | New office space –
To attract a range of companies and uses. This could include the siting
of a new Civic Centre for Brent Council to bring together many of its disparate
offices. |
| • | A new hotel –
Quintain plan a flagship hotel in a prime location together with a health
and fitness club. |
| • | Parking – Parking
for the stadium and the regeneration itself will be underground and away
from view in secure, managed car parks. |
The Next Steps
Thank you for visiting Quintain’s
website today.
At this stage it has set out Quintain’s initial thinking and how the plans
respond to Brent Council’s 'Vision for a New Wembley’. Please do leave
your comments.
Once the comments and feedback received from this process have been assessed,
Quintain will come back with a second public exhibition later in the Summer.
Quintain are committed to a process of ongoing dialogue with the local community
and this second consultation will:
| • | Explain how the scheme has moved on |
| • | Give more detailed information than is available now |
| • | Provide a further opportunity to comment before a planning application is made |
Quintain expect to submit a planning application in the Autumn
of 2003. This will be followed by a further consultation process organised by
Brent Council.
If you require any further information in the meantime, please contact:
Anne Clements
020 7629 8713
Wembley@quintain-estates.com
“The regeneration of Wembley is
central to Brent Council’s aspirations for the borough.”
Cllr Ann John, Leader of Brent Council
‘Our Vision for a New Wembley’ document
“The opportunities for development at Wembley are immensely exciting with
huge potential for bringing new jobs and opportunities to people throughout
north-west London.”
Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
"As a Wembley resident
and the local MP, I know that the regeneration around the new Stadium provides
a great opportunity for the future growth and prosperity of the area."
Rt. Hon. Paul Boateng, MP
"It's been a long struggle to secure the new stadium for Wembley.But the economic benefits are now becoming clear for local people. I welcome the involvement of Quintain who have a track record of building whole communities and not just houses or offices. I am sure that their partnership with the local council will be the base upon which jobs and prosperity are secured for the people of Wembley over the next 25 years.
Rt. Hon. Barry Gardiner MP
“One of the largest
sites of potential in London, offering tremendous opportunities to bring vitality
to the area.”
Richard Rogers, Architect and Masterplanner
"This is a superb
opportunity for everyone involved to reaffirm Wembley's position as a world
class destination for events of all kinds."
Janet Viazzani, Managing Director, Wembley (London) Limited