The 3.26 hectare, 100-home mixed use exemplar established a standard for future phases for both design quality and sustainability. As one of four national zero carbon pilot schemes, it was used as a test bed for an innovative new analytical process, the Assured Performance Process aimed at reducing the performance gap between design and construction. The scheme was therefore subject to considerable design and construction oversight, focusing on practical, buildable strategies and measures to prevent summer overheating. Post-occupancy monitoring is ongoing, with initial results showing a much reduced performance gap, as well as very satisfied residents.