Art of building a garden city - garden city standards for the 21st century
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Looks at what the TCPA's garden city principles mean in the 21st century and how they can be used to create inclusive and sustainable new communities. The principles include: land value capture for the benefit of the community; leadership and community engagement; long-term stewardship; housing tenure and affordability; local employment; housing design; enhancing the natural environment and ensuring climate resilience; strong cultural, recreational and shopping facilities; integrated and accessible transport systems. Also considers the Government's objectives for garden cities and the planning context.
History
Dated July 2014.
Subjects
- Sustainable development
- Residential development
- Environmental planning/land
- Other planning disciplines
- Planning and development
Publisher History
The Town and Country Planning Association campaigns for the reform of the UK’s planning system to make it more responsive to people’s needs and to promote sustainable development.
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