On Thursday 22 October, Genesis Housing Group held a tour of its
newly-completed development at St Pancras Way in Camden.
Prospective residents of the 100% affordable scheme, and Cllr Chris
Naylor, attended the event.
Situated overlooking the Grand Union Canal, and a stone's throw
from one of the most vibrant areas in the capital, this St Pancras
way development offers a great example of affordable, high quality
housing.
The scheme consists of 72 homes, with 27 for social rent and 45
available for shared ownership. Nearly half the homes available for
social rent have over three bedrooms, providing much-needed family
accommodation in the area.
In addition, the development has an Eco Homes rating of 'very
good'. It is also estimated that 50% of the total annual energy
requirement will be generated from solar panels on the roofs. There
is also the use of water butts to conserve water and low energy
lightbulbs in communal areas.
Samantha McGeoghan, who is moving into a social rented apartment
with her daughter Elsie, attended the event and said "I'm really
looking forward to moving in. I have been looking for somewhere for
six months and this is the best property I have seen. I have always
lived in this area and it's great to live by the canal".
Councillor Chris Naylor, Executive Member for Homes and Housing
Strategy, Camden Council, said: "I'm delighted that the first
families are now beginning to move in and that the St Pancras Way
development is complete. This development will bring huge benefits
for local people in Camden - providing high quality, affordable
housing, which achieves top marks for sustainability. Camden is
committed to working with registered social landlords to make sure
that this type of housing is available for the people who need
it."
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Picture caption (l-r): Samantha McGeoghan and daughter
Elsie, new residents
NOTES TO EDITORS
Genesis Housing Group provides homes and
services to tens of thousands of people across London and the south
east, with the overiding aim of putting customers first and
providing excellent service to all. The Group consists of PCHA,
Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. Genesis also has a
charitable foundation, Genesis Community and is one of the largest
and most diverse housing groups in the UK, owning and/or managing
more than 40,000 homes.