Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped

Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped19 May 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJanine MachinEast of England technology correspondentAllies and Morrison/Kin CreativesNew green spaces, open-air exhibits and cafes would be created under the plansCambridge Science Park said redevelopment plans could create 20,000 new jobs and facilities for the public.More than 7,000 people currently work at the site on Milton Road - the oldest science park in Europe - developing technologies and medicines. Under the submitted plans, new buildings and infrastructure would be built there, which was predicted to treble the park's economic output to £3bn a year.Dame Sally Davies, Master of Trinity College Cambridge, which, along with leasehold partners, is funding the proposals, said a key aspect is "opening up the new Park of Science to the young people and families of Cambridge and the towns and villages around".Allies and Morrison/Kin CreativesThe new park would have 8 million square feet of buildings, but aims to retain green space and public areasFounded in 1970 by Trinity College Cambridge, the park has been responsible for breakthroughs including cancer drugs, Bluetooth technology and mobile phone chips. It has grown organically over the past 56 years, but it was hoped that the new plans would maximise the space.In the proposals, the amount of built space would increase from 2.8 million to 8 million square feet. The college said it was determined to ensure that any growth "provides benefits and opportunities for everyone in Cambridge, Peterborough and surrounding towns and villages".Aside from more jobs in areas such as construction, gardening, human resources and science, "benefits" would include "improved bus links, cycling routes, flood resilience, and biodiverse landscaping". The site, which is already open to the public, would also feature outdoor exhibits, an open-air museum and strengthened links to the Cambrid...