angelchemuel wrote:
We have such things here in the UK too....
"Britain’s first ever ‘carbon negative’ street was unveiled today.
Residents in the 21 timber houses which make up Sinclair Meadows in South Shields can sleep cosily in the knowledge that they live in the most eco-friendly social housing development in the UK.
The grand design has been created by not-for-profit housing provider Four Housing Group and 52 residents, ranging in age from two-weeks-old to pensioners in their 70s, are due to move in this week.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-...ater-hotel-bugs.html
This is Prince Charle's second such project
"The Prince of Wales has been granted permission to create an 'eco-town' in Devon where every home comes free with a bicycle and wind-generated electricity.
Sherford, on the south west coast, is billed as the greenest settlement in Britain and will be home to 12,000 people.
The Prince's advisers have suggested that cars should be banned from some areas and three quarters of buildings fitted with solar power panels.
The ambience of the town will be traditionally English. Its Georgian-style high street will be modelled on the Wiltshire market town of Marlborough and there are plans for a cricket pitch and bowling green. No buildings will be taller than five storeys.
The Prince has said he wants to build places "we all know strike a chord in our, by now, rather bewildered hearts, however 'modern' we are - places that convey an everlasting human story of meaning and belonging".
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyal...ven-green-light.html
There are other places like Findhorn in Scotland...lays claim to be first eco village gack in the late 60's. Totnes in Devon.
Jane
Latest on this.........
THE planned Sherford new town, east of Plymouth, has cleared a major hurdle.
Developers Red Tree yesterday signed a deal with Plymouth and South Hams councils which could see work starting on the ground next year.
The Sherford scheme – part of which is inside the Plymouth boundary – has been on the cards for more than 15 years.
Plans for the new community were adopted in 2007, but progress has stalled because of the economic downturn.
The news will be welcomed by Plymstock residents, who will see a swimming pool and leisure centre built on their doorstep once the 701st house is completed.
Red Tree estimates that 700 homes will be completed by 2017.
A spokesman for South Hams District Council said yesterday that the developers, landowners and the two councils had now completed the Section 106 planning agreement, which details community benefits which will flow from the development.
Outline planning permission has now been granted.
“Work on the site is expected to start next year,” the spokeswoman said.
“While the council recognises that Sherford will impact on the local area, it will deliver much-needed housing and community facilities and will provide new jobs to support our local economy.”
In May Housing Minister Mark Prisk announced a £32million Government funding package for the development.
The money will put in place the road infrastructure and make sure the houses come alongside schools and community facilities.
“The next step will be the submission by the developers of proposals for various aspects of the new community such as detailed designs of early enabling infrastructure, the appearance of buildings and the design of open spaces.
James Koe, partner at Red Tree, said: “This now gives the green light for Sherford to begin.
“This now makes clear and secures all of the key elements of the development including affordable housing and community infrastructure which are to be delivered throughout the term of the development.
“The development group, including Red Tree, Bovis Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Linden Homes, can now focus all attention on the commencement of the enabling infrastructure and the first phase of housing and mixed use development.
“With the help of the Homes and Communities Agency this development will generate not only much-needed housing and the wide range of mixed use and community facilities that are woven into the fabric of a traditional town, but will also create a very important stimulus to the local economy and the creation of jobs.”
Plymouth Cabinet member Cllr Mark Lowry said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the city and a big deal financially.
“It will be a massive boost for jobs, the economy and housing.
“It will also provide a high quality public transport route as part of the £110million S106 agreement.
“This will have a journey time from the east of the city to the city centre of eight minutes.”
WHAT SHERFORD WILL BRING
20-30% affordable housing
1 secondary school
3 primary schools
Healthcare facilities
Open space and recreational
opportunities
Community trust
Youth centre, town hall
and library
SHERFORD BY NUMBERS
5,500 homes, plus another 1,500 after 2026
84,000square metres of commercial and employment space
15,000 residents
5,000 jobs
£1 billion total development costs
300-400 construction jobs over the life of the development, including skills training
Read more:
www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Green-light-She...y.html#ixzz2n18tR5HM
I'll second that lonewolf...welcome btw!
