Approach to Social Infrastructure
Applicable Eco-town Standards
1 job per household that can be reached by walk, cycle or public transport
Provision of local services and amenities
30% affordable housing (SE Plan seeks 40%).
Key strategy opportunities
Linkages between EcoHouse manufacturing and wider cluster of ‘sustainable construction’ manufacturing.
Linkages to Bicester to augment existing social infrastructure provision and meet local needs.
Spatial distribution of services and facilities to meet guidelines and policy requirements.
Development of synergies associated with biomass woods, local agriculture (community gardens/orchards) and functional use of open space.
Provision of housing typologies that meet local needs/demand.
