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The Knowledge Quarter: a gateway to knowledge in the heart of London

London’s Knowledge Quarter Innovation District encompasses land within one mile of King’s Cross within the boroughs of Camden and Islington and has seen a remarkable transformation and continues to grow at pace.

The focus is on knowledge economy floorspace to address market demand, whilst generating social value and inclusive economy benefits for local residents, ensuring that Knowledge Quarter developments integrate with residential and business communities in the area.

The Knowledge Quarter priorities are to:

• deliver floorspace which meets the needs of the knowledge economy, including through buildings which are flexible enough to accommodate life sciences requirements, advanced digital sector activities, such as machine learning, as well as general commercial office needs;
• provide support for new and growing businesses through appropriate space, including affordable workspace, to contribute to the strength of the area’s start-up ecosystem;
• deliver new homes as part of the mix of uses and enabling the delivery of affordable homes; 
• contribute to the transformation of the urban environment and addressing barriers to movement; and 
• create a sustainable place through individual developments and strategic infrastructure.

We understand the priorities of the Camden and Islington boroughs, both politically and as planning authorities. We have a track record of delivering planning permissions for new floorspace across diverse sectors including education, office, life sciences, health and residential within the Knowledge Quarter, including the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Anna Freud Centre and developments by Birkbeck and City, University of London. We are working on a range of current commercial and residential projects, including advising Camden in relation to sites within its development programme.

Please contact Oliver Jefferson for more information or download our brochure.

8 March 2022