New Communities
Guide 13: Sustainable Transport
New communities inspired by the Garden City Principles provide a unique opportunity to create places which enable
Guide 12: Modern Methods of Construction
Creating new communities that provide a range of genuinely affordable homes and local jobs in healthy and
Guide 11: People, Planning and Power
There is an urgent need to rebuild trust between communities and the planning process. Local people often feel excluded
Guide 10: ‘Edible’ Garden Cities
Food plays a fundamental role in our everyday lives; from the way we socialise to how long we might live. But ever
Guide 9: Long-Term Stewardship
Delivering a successful new community requires a clear understanding of how assets generated by the development process
Guide 8: Creating Health-Promoting Environments
This guide outlines tools and mechanisms for creating or regenerating places to improve public health. Written as part
Guide 7: Planning for Green and Prosperous Places
The original Garden Cities were, as their name suggests, designed to be green – places in which people could live in
Guide 6: I’d Love to Live There! Planning for Culture and the Arts
New Garden Cities should be characterised by their social and cultural vibrancy. To create attractive new communities
Guide 5: Homes for All
The Garden City Principles were founded on an understanding of the importance of decent homes in high-quality
Guide 4: Masterplanning for net-zero energy
Garden Cities are exemplars of sustainable living, and as such they must deal with the overwhelming challenge of
Built Today, Treasured Tomorrow: A practical guide to long-term stewardship
Many new developments start with good intentions and provide community facilities such as a beautiful park or a
