England’s plan for Eco-Towns

July 24, 2008 · Posted in News 
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ECO-TOWNS' SHORTLIST
Bordon, Hampshire
Coltishall, Norfolk
Elsenham, Essex
Ford, West Sussex
Hanley Grange, Cambridgeshire
Imerys, nr St Austell, Cornwall
Leeds city region, West Yorkshire
Middle Quinton, Warwickshire
New Marston, Bedfordshire
Pennbury, Leicestershire
Rossington, South Yorkshire
Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire
Weston Otmoor, Oxfordshire

One person in every household should be able to get to work without the use of a car.
Homes should be within a 10 minute walk to buses, trains, shops, and services.
Each home needs to meet criteria regarding waste, recycling, water efficiency, and pollution.

Great ideas and England is pushing for new Eco-Towns. The bid process starts in 2009 with plenty of uncertainty. Take a read at Car free commute eco-town plan


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