Guide 5 Garden city standards for the 21st century - practical guides for creating successful new communities: homes for all

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises one of a series of guides setting out the scope of opportunities for building high quality places particularly using garden city principles, highlighting key points for consideration in planning for growth and signposting to further detailed information. Specifically focuses on delivering mixed tenure homes and housing types that are affordable for all, looking closely at the policy context, principles for success and current funding opportunities. Also includes case studies centred on community cohousing at Cannock Mill in Colchester, zero-carbon homes in North West Bicester and self-build housing in the Netherlands.

Document History

Working draft, published March 2016.

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