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Sustainable transport central to eco-town planning At least one worker per household in new eco-towns should be able to get to their job by walking, cycling or using public transport, according to plans outlined by the Government today. Proposals for standards that the environmentally-friendly settlements will be expected to meet also include ensuring that half of all journeys made by residents can be done so sustainably. The planned standards, which also include previously announced requirements for 30% affordable housing, will be set out by housing minister Caroline Flint. They include ensuring a minimum of 40% of land within the town is undeveloped green space, with at least half of that open to the public, for example as parks. The whole development should be "zero-carbon", including business sites, and the average home... [read full story]
