Question 27. How should we balance supporting our knowledge-intensive sectors, with creating a wide range of different jobs? What kind of jobs would you like to see created in the area?

5.9 Whilst the focus of Cambridge is the Science and Technology sector as the driving force of the economy, there is a requirement for a range of job opportunities, in urban and more rural areas. The Local Plan policy framework needs to provide for a full range of opportunities; as planned allocations and windfall employment opportunities. 5.10 The CPIER notes a missed opportunity to supply AI, science and technology and bio-medical clusters from within the region: 10.8% of supplies come from within the company’s local area (30mile radius) while 27.8% came from overseas5. Growing these local supply chains, particularly the high value ones would help disperse the economic benefits and provide a wide range of different jobs. Availability of suitable sites and premises in excellent locations outside of Cambridge is a key factor in spreading the economic growth. 5.11 The redevelopment of the Travis Perkins site for a high density mixed-use development which offers a healthy working environment and Build to Rent housing would be welcomed. The delivery of a high quality public realm which provides both recreational space and efficient management of pedestrian and cycle through traffic is essential in areas around the Central Business District around the train station.

5.4.1 Whilst the focus of Cambridge is the Science and Technology sector as the driving force of the economy, there is a requirement for a range of job opportunities, in urban and more rural areas. The Local Plan policy framework needs to provide for a full range of opportunities; as planned allocations and windfall employment opportunities. 5.4.2 Availability of suitable sites and premises in excellent locations outside of Cambridge is a key factor in spreading the economic growth.

5.9 The CPIER notes a missed opportunity to supply AI, science and technology and bio-medical clusters from within the region: 10.8% of supplies come from within the company’s local area (30mile radius) while 27.8% came from overseas2. Growing these local supply chains, particularly the high value ones would help disperse the economic benefits and provide a wide range of different jobs. Availability of suitable sites and premises in excellent locations outside of Cambridge is a key factor in spreading the economic growth. The redevelopment of areas around Cambridge central station for high quality offices within mixed use development which offers a healthy working environment would be welcomed. The delivery of a high quality public realm which provides both recreational space and efficient management of pedestrian and cycle through traffic is essential in these areas.