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an enormous difference so far , with plenty of insects and birds now visiting us and many varied species of plants , including many from the Canary Islands to pay homage to the site ’ s history .”
Turning to sustainability , Alec says : “ Building sustainable places has been a pillar of our strategy since we first began development in 1987 . We ’ ve worked with our concrete supply chain to find carbonzero concrete through a variety of different additives , thereby reducing carbon content . Rather than keep this information to ourselves , we sit on various panels to share our findings and collaborate with other contractors on ways the wider construction industry can reduce its environmental impact .”
The continuous redevelopment of the
Canary Wharf estate is testament to the company ’ s commitment to the people that occupy the space , whether residents , workers , or those visiting for recreational purposes .
“ Our future is very much focused on reinventing the estate , making it a more environmentally friendly and green space , adding more amenities and developing a world-leading health and life sciences centre ,” Alec concludes . “ We ’ re very aware that the world is constantly changing , and we want Canary Wharf to be a place where people want to come to work , live , and have fun for many years to come . And who knows , in 30 years we might be reinventing the estate again !” ■
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