DORCHESTER
GARDEN VILLAGE
THE
GARDEN VILLAGE
PRINCIPLES
Garden villages form an important part of Britain´s urban development history and reach back to the 1920s. Their revolutional principles - in a 21st century context - build the base for modern garden villages. North Dorchesters new development will follow them too, to create well designed, healthy places to work and live and affordable, green homes.
Beautifully and imaginatively well-designed homes with gardens -
Combine the Best of a lively and active town and the recreating and rural countryside, including the opportunity to grow plants and food
Mixed-tenure homes and housing types that meet the local housing need for all generations and incomes. It provides a mixture of genuinely affordable homes, in particular for first time buyers, but also possibilities for self-build homes.
A wide range and variety of local jobs offered in the Garden Community that provide an easy commuting distance from homes.
Strong cultural, recreational and shopping facilities in walkable, vibrant, sociable neighbourhoods, connected through safe public paths and green side walks.
Integrated and accessible transport systems, with wide and green walking and cycling routes and easy modern public transport designed to be the most attractive forms of local transport.
Development that enhances the natural environment, providing a comprehensive green infrastructure network and net biodiversity gains, and that uses zero-carbon and energy-positive technology to ensure climate resilience.
Uplifts in land value (i.e. through provision of new infrastructure, planning permissions and economic and demographic growth) are captured and reinvested to fund infrastructure needed for new developments.
A strong vision and innovative ideas, paired with strong and fair leadership, alongside an integrated and engaged community to ensure a positive and bright future for everyone.
