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UK 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed


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It's always uplifting to read about forward thinking development plans. Here England is planning to develop 10 towns that will be "carbon neutral" and "sustainable," although how either will be achieved is not described. Another good feature is that 30-40% of the new housing will be "affordable" housing. It has always been the few to lead the many in regards to human development, I see this as an example in today's world. Of course, even green communities are at risk to the lesser tempers of humanity. Unless, we learn to cultivate sensitive, inclusive thinking and action even our beautiful little green communities will be subject to our bombs.
aburk72

13 responses // UK 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed

  • What a neat concept! I want to live in an eco-town!!!! Given how progressive the Bay Area is, I wouldn't be surprised to see the first US attempts at these happen in or around my old stomping grounds!
    Tori
  • http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5i-_12u6jpE-dD5t...
    Apparently it includes plans for a 15,000 home eco-town in Weston-on-the-Green, near Oxford, where not-very-good tennis player Tim Henman's parents have lived for 40 years and where he grew up. The ball's in your court, Tim! Or something.
    Simon_S
  • Wow. I hope that the US picks up on this idea soon. This is pretty neat!! I'd definitely go live in an eco-town, if they existed around here!!
    benzzy
  • Water butt?
    ILiveonaClock
  • Water butt in the butt.
    You wanna put it in my water butt, in my butt?
    VSiskos
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_butt
    Click the link for more info on what a "water butt" is.

    I think this is a great idea. I'm glad that they are looking to create more housing in the UK, and at the same time, they're not looking for the cheapest way to do it, but the best overall way to do it.
    ultravphunter
  • I'm moving to the UK. This is ridiculous (in a good way).
    I hope this catches on in other countries ("ahem").
    There is something reminiscent of actual hope for humanity in this. A step in the right direction.
    dirkglitchmann
  • Sounds lovely but do we have room for these towns? What are they replacing or being built over?
    richjm
  • I would love to live in a eco town. The idea sounds amazing but why are there not more up north?
    john2008
  • I've thought about this repeatedly in my lifetime. I had the idea of founding a green town somewhere, just a silly dream of mine.

    I'm glad someone out there is actually making it happen.
    jade_azul16
  • http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/413/index.html
    The Cambridge Energy Alliance is a wonderful model for all in America to follow. In their existing community, they are providing experts to perform energy audits to businesses and homes and work with banks to provide low-interest loans to carry out the recommendations. They calculate what you are currently paying to the utility companies. then, once the retrofitting is completed, you continue to pay the same amount each month but less is going to the utility companies (i.e. you are using less gas, electricity, water, etc) and the remaining money goes to paying off the loan. Once the loan is paid off, you start saving money each month. But the real savings to the environment and the future is once the retrofitting is completed. Watch the video for a better explanation. I hope this catches on. It eliminates the need for extra cash up front.
    futuregen
  • Really works. Most of that is used in my house.
    steadward
  • AWESOME.

    I want one.
    I'm saving my worthless pennies now...
    onechance

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