New Communities

Introducing 20 minute neighbourhoods in England’ a talk for Bristol Civic Society

Learning from Down Under

This was, I think, the most valuable hour I’ve spent in a webinar since lockdown. Many thanks! – anonymous

Introducing 20-Minute Neighbourhoods

Session One: The 20-minute neighbourhood or the 15-minute city? What do we mean and why does it matter now?

The 20-Minute Neighbourhood Guide

The idea of the ’20-minute neighbourhood’ (also known as 15-minute cities) has grown with interest around

Green spaces for people and wellbeing

Useful links: People and Nature Survey for England – Natural England Interim Report – The Dasgupta Review:

Creating Garden Cities and Suburbs Today: policies, practices, partnerships and model approaches – a report of the garden cities and suburbs expert group

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