A new guide offering what are said to be practical strategies for designing and delivering sustainable communities has been launched.
Goals and guidance for new-build communities in the UK, as the guide is called, has been produced by sustainable development company, Bioregional specifically with housing developers in mind. It follows the One Planet Living framework.
Sue Riddlestone OBE, chief executive and co-founder of Bioregional, said: “One Planet Living offers a unique approach for developers, local authorities, and communities to co-design sustainable communities within planetary boundaries.
“It simplifies the process, engaging key stakeholders to create a shared vision while fostering the regeneration of nature. This approach leads to faster sales, fewer voids, longer tenancies and improved well-being. Most have found that once they embrace it, they never look back.”
Bioregional claims the free guide offers UK developers a “clear pathway” to create “thriving, people-centred communities” that regenerate local ecosystems, tackle the climate emergency, and enhance social well-being.
Jon Di-Stefano, chief executive of sustainable housebuilder, Greencore Homes, said: “One Planet Living is a key part of our approach to creating thriving, sustainable communities. Its flexibility allows us to set ambitious, site-specific goals while addressing every aspect of sustainability – not just carbon reduction – in a truly holistic way.
“The new guidance is timely, given the UK government’s push for more housebuilding. It is well-structured, practical, and connects to other standards that stakeholders value. For us, it’s an invaluable tool in delivering developments that meet the needs of people, planet, and investors alike.”
Main image: Greencore Homes’ development, Springfield Meadows, in Oxfordshire
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