Ashburton Learning Village (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Ashburton Learning Village is a learning complex in Woodside, London. It stands in the London Borough of Croydon, and is located near Ashburton Park. The learning village includes the new Ashburton Library, Ashburton Community School, Croydon Music Service and a training centre. The complex was built after the old Ashburton Library was closed down. The nearest Tramlink stop is Woodside, for Tramlink routes 1 and 2. The centre is earmarked as Croydon's Flagship Learning Village. The 20 million secondary school, library and community facilities is the borough's first education Private Finance Initiative (PFI) development. Photovoltaic cells integrated into clerestory glazing will cast dappled shadows along a three-storey central concourse running through the heart of the building. An overhanging roof canopy will provide shelter to the main public entrance. Energy minister Malcolm Wicks has praised the new development in Croydon, for its innovative design and energy-efficient features.