The Vision
"Developing a concept for a new eco-development at North West Bicester has been a fascinating challenge. Sustainability has been a core element of our agenda at Farrells, and at the heart of our design philosophy. We feel strongly that it is important to regard the new eco-community as a component part of a bigger vision for Bicester, and that ‘place-making’ through landscape should be the key driver. There is nothing wrong with being ambitious in this regard and the scale and nature of this opportunity gives some fantastic opportunities for us to define the way in which eco-developments can deliver regeneration to existing communities in a broad and exemplary way. The eco-development must be part of a holistic plan for the whole of Bicester Town and not just a plug-on suburb. Many good things are already planned for Bicester’s future and the eco-development should become part of a bigger plan to grow and enrich the town".
Sir Terry Farrell
July 2009
