A sustainable community is a place where people can live and work together in harmony with the environment. Fundamentally, it should be sustainable socially, economically and environmentally.
The Government's Communities Plan sets out a long-term programme of action for delivering sustainable communities. We fully support these policies which are seeking to bring about an urban renaissance in the UK.
Best practice delivery
The Group has planned, promoted and delivered new and regenerated communities which are widely regarded as examples of best practice including Greenwich Millennium Village in London and St. Mary's Island in Chatham Maritime, Kent. We are also creating and planning major new sustainable communities throughout the UK.
We are experienced in managing the timing and implementation of social and community infrastructure, as well as landscaping, to add value and create a sense of place. We also understand the long-term management requirements of major schemes.
Working with communities
The Group is adept at working with existing communities, in particular residents' groups, and can provide employment and training opportunities for local people.
Countryside Properties can thereby offer its partners a comprehensive, quality driven service that offers numerous long-term benefits.
But what are the key ingredients of successful, sustainable communities and how can we provide them?
Information correct as at 24/12/2007
"Greenwich Millennium Village is an example of what we can achieve if we set high social and environmental standards for development."
Former Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott MP
