Tag Archives: eco-towns

a welcome for tougher eco towns

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

The Guardian reports today that Caroline Flint has toughend up the eco town requirements: the whole development should be “zero-carbon”, including business sites, and the average home should be within a 10-minute walk of frequent public transport and neighbourhood services. … Continue reading →

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more on eco towns …

Posted on July 13, 2008 by

Two articles today that bring a worthwhile and balanced view to the eco-town debate: So, just how green will the eco-towns be? The plan to build 10 new eco-towns across the UK has been beset by fierce local opposition and … Continue reading →

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ecotowns – small steps in the right direction and stop …

Posted on June 27, 2008 by

There may be one or two things as important for humanity’s future, but nothing is more important than ecocities. a great, insight, article by Richard Register on Eco Cities, which here in the UK may give another view on eco … Continue reading →

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an eco car for your eco home?

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

Dont you just love this.? The eco car to go with your eco home, if your allowed one that is. Futurist, and Shaping Tomorrow colleague, CindyFW over in Kansas brought this to my attention through a recent twitter. I muse: … Continue reading →

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isite radar and roundup monday 23rd june

Posted on June 23, 2008 by

Last week was a busy one so not too much posting here, but below are a few of the items that caught my eye Bristol is to become the first cycle city with 11 others – York, Stoke, Blackpool, Cambridge, … Continue reading →

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eco towns or eco slums?

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

Lengthy and informative article by Charlotte Hunt-Grubbe on the Sunday Times website provides a good overview of the background, current status and future of the eco town initaive. Starting with a dream: Across the fair face of Albion, to the … Continue reading →

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sustainable construction commitments launched

Posted on June 11, 2008 by

The UK Government today launches its Sustainable Construction Strategy, with a whole raft of targets, measures and reporting mechanisms. It seems like it has been a long time coming, the consultation period being most of last year. Construction minister Shriti … Continue reading →

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FMB Condemn eco towns

Posted on May 22, 2008 by

Press Release from FMB, thanks Jane: Lord Rogers is absolutely right to describe eco town plans as ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ the Government could make, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Director of External Affairs at … Continue reading →

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eco towns and zero carbon – chalk and cheese?

Posted on May 19, 2008 by

What caught my eye browsing in coffee shop this evening: Eco towns not green enough or are a distraction. The North Unst home that is green enough? with blog and video

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whats wrong with this picture

Posted on May 13, 2008 by

Welcome to Sherford, the Prince of Wales’s south Devon ecotown for 12,000 people, which has recently been granted planning permission. With a typical car based high street. I read recently if you take the basic elements of a sustainable community … Continue reading →

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