Sustainability Objectives

Transport & Movement

• Reduce the need to travel
• State-of-the-art public transport system
• Encourage cycling and walking
• Minimise car ownership

 

Housing

• High quality, low carbon
• Sustainable and affordable
• For residents of all ages
• Mix of types and tenure models

 

Community

• Cohesive and inclusive
• Active citizenship through participation
• Cultural, sporting and recreational facilities

 

Environment

• Integrate with existing landscape and townscapes
• Conserve and enhance biodiversity
• Conserve energy and resources, minimise waste
• Explore sustainable technology and construction

 

 

 

Health & Wellbeing

• Healthy lifestyles for all
• Emphasis on physical activity
• Supportive community structure
• Improve access to health facilities

 

Food and Farming

• Healthy, local and seasonal produce
• Involve community in food production
• Continue commercial farming
• Improve biodiversity
• Produce energy crops

 

Education & skills

• At the heart of the community
• Link directly to employment
• Develop regional centre of excellence
• New schools to meet the needs of the eco-town population

 

Employment & Economic Vitality

• Thriving employment base
• Diversity of jobs within close proximity
• Encourage home working, reduce commuting
• Encourage complementary investment and innovation

 

Climate Change

• Energy efficient
• Minimise carbon emissions
• Emphasis on renewable energy
• On-site generation