Take a look at: http://bs3campus.org.uk/ and consider signing the epetition and getting involved if you can. I'm looking into how Sustainable Knowle might work with those involved in this (we contributed to the public consultations in some detail back in 2009).
Yet Another Housing Estate For Profit ... or a Low Impact Sustainable Community?
Want to be part of building a new sustainable community?
We are presenting a new vision for the regeneration of the old City of Bristol College and the adjoining open land of the Northern Slopes in Bedminster, which are due to be sold off for development.
Rather than becoming just another housing estate we believe this has the potential to support a new sustainable community with a range of affordable and self build housing and work, training, arts and recreational facilities. The largest of it’s type in the UK.
We aim to breathe new life into the Campus that lies at the heart of the BS3 community and build new space:- Affordable Living space, Workspace, Open space, Growing space, Community space, Eating space, Recreation and Artspace, Performance space, Quiet space….. Our space.
Developments such as Harbourside that create sterile environments to generate profits for a national housebuilder are lost opportunities. In contrast those that are inspired and supported by local people can add a sense of place and real value.
We feel its time to challenge the old ways and models. To create a new vision. that relates to how we want to live; that provides affordable housing, that respects environment, and is based on shared ownership, responsibility and support. We are asking the Bristol and wider community to share in the vision and have their voice heard before it is too late.
The SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY vision:
Self build, self finish and affordable housing
A range of price, tenure and cohousing options
Community workshops and workhub with shared facilities
Recreation, community and creative arts space
Green open space and allotments
Re-use of existing buildings
Use of low impact sustainable construction and renewable energy
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Showing posts with label Eco-renovation. Show all posts
Friday, January 27, 2012
Monday, May 11, 2009
CREATE Centre Events: Eco-renovation; Design
Book now for two popular forthcoming events at CREATE:'Eco-renovating your Home' lecture: CREATE Centre, Tuesday 2nd June 6
- 8.30 pm, Tickets: £5
with Dave Hampton 'The Carbon Coach' and Lucy Pedler of The Green Register
In these times of recession why embark on refurbishing or making
changes to your home?
Does it make sense to sit on your savings or begin an eco-renovation
project?
This event will address the key things to consider at the outset, and
hear from those who have taken on these construction and lifestyle
challenges. Whether your interest is saving energy or finding
alternatives, reducing water usage or making other greener living
improvements, join us to find out more..
Those attending will receive a FREE copy of the new edition of 'The
Sustainable Home' advice leaflet.
To book email: create@bristol.gov.uk
tel: 0117 925 0505
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'Re-design' seminar: CREATE Centre, Monday 8th June 4 -5.30 pm
Tickets: £6
What is Design for? Climate change presents designers with a massive
responsibility - and opportunity. As creative thinkers and doers,
designers are uniquely placed to review, rethink and remake the
products, services and systems that shape our future.
This hands-on seminar focuses on the strategies and tools available to
forward-thinking designers across the design spectrum.
The event is followed by the Bristol Design Festival Eco-design Awards
(6 - 8.30 pm) which you are welcome to attend.
To book email: create@bristol.gov.uk
tel: 0117 925 0505
CREATE Centre
Smeaton Road
Bristol
BS1 6XN
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