As part of the current debate about the development of Cambridge and the county, the University of Cambridge is today putting forward for public consultation its long-term proposals for accommodating future growth.

As part of the current debate about the development of Cambridge and the county, the University of Cambridge is today putting forward for public consultation its long-term proposals for accommodating future growth.

To maintain its world class position, the University must plan for increases in student and staff population, for housing and colleges to accommodate them, and for more research premises. Additionally, as part of the wider Cambridge community, the University wants to ensure development proposals can offer something to all the City's residents.

One of the key locations proposed to meet these needs lies to the north west of the city, bounded by the Huntingdon and Madingley Roads and the M11. The 120 hectare site is already owned by the University, which uses the land for agriculture, teaching and research. Most of the area is currently part of the Green Belt.

"The University's wide-ranging research has been a key driver in the economic success of the region, and together with its teaching role makes a significant contribution to national life,"says Vice Chancellor Professor Sir Alec Broers.

To ensure this position is maintained, we must look towards future growth. However, we all want the City to remain a special place for us and for our children, and for this reason the University needs to know the views of Cambridge people, so that these can be brought into our thinking. It also wants to make sure that any new development brings benefits to everyone, whether it be realistically priced houses, more access to open spaces, or improved public transport."

To ensure that all views can be considered at an early stage, there will be an exhibition in the Senate House (King's Parade) from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm today, Monday 12 March, and again from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on Tuesday 13 March, and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm on Wednesday 14 March. There will also be a public meeting in the same place this evening from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend these events, and the University will be seeking feedback over the next months.

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