Sustainability: Environmental Economic Social Transition Tynedale Sustainability: Environmental Economic Social

Environmental Sustainability Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

A group of volunteers Energy Transport Food

Energy Transition Tynedale helps people move to a sustainable, low carbon economy and lifestyle Generating renewable energy Assessing electricity and gas usage through an audit Insulating homes, workplaces

Transport ‘Active Travel’ modes: Walking Cycling Use of public transport Car Clubs A more “people-friendly” public realm Walk-to-school/work campaigns

Food “Greening the grey” A Community Garden at HMS Edible Hexham A concern for the bee population A concern for reducing pesticides and herbicides Encouraging people to grow their own food and shop for locally-grown/produced food

Promoting Hexham Offer a “green” experience: Shop Local campaign Edible Hexham Cyclist and walking routes A better ‘public realm’ (note Cockermouth) Awards for “green” measures taken – e.g. better insulated shops

The Design Council: Why it pays to be an active city The same elements that make a city a great place for physical activity also make it more competitive for investment and job creation. http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/why-we-need-design-more-active-lives

According to the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity is now the fourth largest contributor to global mortality and costs the UK economy around £20 billion a year. There are massive gains to be had from reversing the decline in physical activity. A city that makes “active living” a priority will have a major advantage in the global competition for jobs and investment. Multiple studies have shown that making places better for walking can boost footfall and trading by up to 40% .

At the end of the day, of course, cities are a lot like people At the end of the day, of course, cities are a lot like people. The ones that make physical activity a priority are healthier, more appealing and a lot better off than those that don’t.

Public Realm “Great design can change the quality of people’s lives” Kevin Mccloud http://www.channel4.com/programmes/kevin-mccloud-and-the-big-town-plan/on-demand/35647-003 (suggest programme 3 about regenerating market and town centre)

Public Realm T.E.D. Talks Janette Sadik Khan on new ideas for NYC streets. http://www.ted.com/talks/janette_sadik_khan_new_york_s_streets_not_so_mean_any_more?language=en