Exciting things are set to happen to Hackbridge. The local authority Masterplan lists many exciting targets for this village including:
The Generation of a Community Hub at the centre of Hackbridge- new shops, cafes, restaurants, health facilities etc
1100 energy efficient new homes
High quality employment- JOBS!
Generation of our own energy
Better public transport
Priority to Pedestrians and Cyclists
New open spaces for wildlife and plants as well as people
One Planet Living Principles
Also the Masterplan lists many key factors to making this work:
Local businesses fundamental to a successful local economy
Grants available for the improvement of the existing housing stock
A significant raise in the quality of the area
The development of a strong economy
and with particular reference to One Planet Principles:
All buildings and structures to be heated by renewable energy
The elimination of the concept of waste
The use of reclaimed, recycled and local materials for all building with a reclamation yard in Hackbridge
Private and communal garden food growing
Fruit trees in the landscape
Rainwater harvesting
Significant percentage of land developed for biodiversity value
An inclusive, active community life, respecting, valuing and enhancing local culture and heritage
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVENESS, PARTICIPATION DEMOCRACY, OWNERSHIP AND AFFORDABILITY
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!!
Sounds good :-)))
If only every community would implement such plans. Imagine the quality of life now if this had been done a century ago.
ReplyDeletewell the idea is to experiment with something that others can implement- so fingers crossed and hopefully better late than never but things better change soon because time is running out.
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