Cambridge Hi-tech (1)

Question 0

Examples of companies that have been set up in the park

Answer 0

Phillips research
Toshiba research
Cell systems LTD

Question 1

What is the hi-tech facility in Cambridge and what does it include

Answer 1

Science park - north of the city
Set up in 1970
Has over 100 companies of research from start-ups, spin-outs and multinational cooperations 
Low level buildings
Lakes and trees
A squash court for employees

Question 2

Types of companies set up in the park

Answer 2

Chemical 
Instrument
Electrical engineering
Business services
Professional services
Manufacturing

Question 3

How has it grown

Answer 3

One company in 1970 with space of 1395m squared
To 100 firms in 2011, in its 7th phase of development
University controlled the growth so not to interrupt the greenbelt

Question 4

Transportation around the park

Answer 4

Has A14 and M11 close by

But has no direct exit onto the A14 so it causes congestion around Milton Road

Question 5

Who opened the park and why was it put in that particular place

Answer 5

Dr John Bradfield

Built on a bit of disused area to the north of the city, owned by Trinity College