Masterplan
Overview
Golden Valley is a community where technology and life collide, creating the perfect ecosystem for future changemakers. The masterplan includes over 1 million sq ft of commercial space for tech sectors like cybersecurity and AI.
With more than 1,000 new homes and a landscape-led design that prioritises people and nature, Golden Valley will be a thriving, inclusive space which encourages innovation, recreation, and wellbeing for tomorrow’s leaders.
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Residential
Over 1,000 low carbon homes of differing types, sizes and tenures will be delivered to cater for Golden Valley’s diverse population, with a significant portion of homes being designated as affordable housing.
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Commercial
Over 1m sq ft of flexible commercial space has been intricately woven into the masterplan to ensure Golden Valley matures into a sustainable and vibrant place to work, live and play.
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Greenspace
Our landscape led approach to design has prioritised the wellbeing of people and nature via a comprehensive green infrastructure network that comprises a variety of ecological, movement and recreational spaces.
2027
IDEA: “Ideas are the currency of innovation”
2027 will be the year of IDEA and ROUTER. The first phase of Golden Valley is our brand new innovation centre at the core of Golden Valley’s vision. This ambitious, internationally significant space where government, business, academia, start-ups and the wider community come together under one roof will open in 2027.
2029
I/O Buildings and Residential
The “I/O Buildings” – better known as INPUT and OUTPUT will open in 2029. INPUT is designed to serve ambitious businesses, from high-potential start-ups to scaling enterprises and established industry leaders, with flexible, scaled floorplates and a layout that encourages interaction, while OUTPUT is a dynamic space designed to bring together industry pioneers to shape the future of technology.
2029 will also see the first of our 1,000 homes at Golden Valley come to life. More than places to live, these homes are purposefully interwoven within the whole community, offering a wide mix of types, sizes and tenures.
2030
NORTHWARD EXPANSION
We make our way northwards during this phase with a new innovation building, and a further phase of residential homes to meet the demand of the growing Golden Valley community. By this point, IDEA has been open for 3 years, delivering programmes and apprenticeships and helping welcome over 25,000 anticipated annual visits to GV.
2033
THE BIG PHASE
Our biggest phase yet, marking a milestone £700m Golden Valley GDP by this point. Think diverse residential development, blurring the lines between hotel and residential. Delivery of further community spaces and amenities. Workspaces with best in class amenity offer. We will also deliver a second transport hub, similar to ROUTER but grounded in future working trends.
2035
FUTURE INDUSTRY QUARTER
Here we designate area of our masterplan towards workspaces focused around future industries. This is our final phase, completing our £1bn masterplan.
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Explore our spaces
At the heart of Golden Valley is a new generation of buildings – four distinct spaces, each with its own unique role, yet all designed to connect people, spark ideas, and create opportunity. Discover them here.
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IDEA
IDEA is an innovation centre and the core of Golden Valley’s vision for the future.
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ROUTER
A next generation transport hub
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INPUT
A place where transformative ideas begin
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OUTPUT
Where groundbreaking innovations come to life
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RESIDENTIAL
Thoughtfully integrated living