8 The Masterplan for the Peninsula envisages a new urban quarter based upon the principles of sustainable mixed-use, high density and high environmental quality.
9 10,000 new homes, of which 38 per cent will be affordable housing, are planned to be built on the Peninsula over the next 15 years.
10 There will be a new business district centre situated around The O2. The project is expected to deliver 343,600 square metres of commercial space and 33,750 square metres of retail space potentially providing employment for 24,000 people.
11 The contract makes provision for contributions towards a range of community benefits including a new secondary and primary school, school playing fields, childcare facilities and a new health centre.
12 The former Millennium Dome has been regenerated and is now known as The O2. Within The O2 there is a 20,000 capacity Arena, an 11 screen cinema, bars and restaurants, an exhibition hall and a 2,350 capacity live music club.