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Promoters of the Rackheath Eco-Community have reassured supporters the pioneering green development is still very much in progress, despite the current challenging economic climate.
News of widespread spending cuts and policy reviews being implemented by the new coalition government are naturally creating uncertainty in many areas.
However, it is encouraging to note the new administration’s commitment to sustainable building projects with housing minister Grant Shapps calling for zero carbon schemes from 2016.
Mr Shapps says new homes should be built to improved energy efficiency standards and be able to use onsite renewables to reduce emissions - factors which underpin the original concept of the Rackheath Eco-Community, the only project to be granted Grade A status in terms of suitability for a sustainable development.
Paul Knowles, of Norwich-based Building Partnerships who are promoting Rackheath commented: “The need to provide growth for business and more houses, particularly of affordable homes, remains.
“Rackheath continues to be at the forefront of sustainable development and offers a real and genuine solution to the problems we face over climate change.
“We want to assure the many people who’ve supported the scheme that we remain committed to delivering an exemplar development, even through these uncertain times. We know the demand is there, given the interest we have had from people wanting to live or work on the site.”
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Welcome
Welcome to the Rackheath Eco-Community
website, designed to tell you everything you need to know about the
proposed pioneering new development for the village of Rackheath
near Norwich in Norfolk.
Eco-Communities are being encouraged in response
to the increasing need to respond to the challenge of climate change.
After lengthy consideration the previous government gave the go-ahead
to four proposed Eco-towns in the UK, including Rackheath which was
previously awarded Grade A status in terms of its sustainability
as an Eco-Community - the only site to attract top rating.
The demand for environmentally-friendly residential schemes which
encourage and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable living is greater
than ever. The global population is rising rapidly and we are consuming
more natural resources every year than the planet can replenish.
Eco-Communities such as Rackheath will be low carbon
developments, designed to the highest environmental standards
and acting as
best practice examples for future design and construction. They
will feature:
- Renewable on-site energy production capable of
supplying heat and power to every home
- User-friendly public transport systems, encouraging people
to use trains, buses, cycles and walkways
- Efficient recycling and waste management
- High quality amenities, including shops, schools and sports
facilities
- A network of green open spaces, parks and gardens
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This website contains the latest
news and information about the Rackheath project, key background
information about Eco-Communities and links to other relevant websites
and organisations.
You will also find details of how to get in touch
to voice your opinion or ask questions about the scheme.
From the outset, the developers and authorities have been keen to incorporate
the views and opinions of all interested parties. A series of public
consultations and presentations have been staged in and around Rackheath
and the wider Norwich area.
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Overview