Climate Innovation District, Leeds

The walkable city
A successful and sustainable local neighbourhood is a product of the distances people have to walk to access daily facilities; enabling non-vehicular movement within the Climate Innovation District to become a priority. The masterplan’s distinctive urban design allows for a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly street environment, so all needs are in reach by cycle or foot.

Health and happiness
The natural world provides countless benefits. Access to quality green space increases social interaction and integration, provides space for physical activity and play, improves air quality and reduces urban heat island effects. Characterised by dense, multi-functional and resource-efficient developments, green infrastructure is embedded throughout the district plan, encouraging healthy and happy lifestyles.

A crucial step towards zero carbon
Harnessing natural resources is a key factor in achieving zero carbon living. The use of the sun’s natural energy will be maximised through passive solar gain, photovoltaic modules and active solar panels. By orienting buildings broadly to the south, generous amounts of daylight can permeate throughout the tight urban fabric.

Digital innovation
From early design stages, careful interpretation of the BIM model meant that the thermal performance of the buildings could be mapped out, ensuring low carbon emissions throughout the lifecycle of the building. Citu is one of the UK’s leading developers at the forefront of progressing zero carbon living. A such, Citu’s plans include enabling residents to take control of their home energy consumption with help from a custom app that can remotely control everything; from lighting to heating, at the touch of a button.