Our Place is committed to delivering a truly sustainable settlement - socially, environmentally and commercially - at Kingswood.
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Our vision has sustainability at its heart, from the layout of the new settlement to design principles for individual buildings; from the way we envisage people will move around Kingswood to our plan for green and open spaces.
As well as specific strategies to reduce the carbon emissions produced during Kingswood’s whole lifecycle – from planning through to the operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure – we have prioritised flexibility. Although we can plan to minimise climate change and mitigate its expected impacts, there will be surprises along the way. Our masterplan will create a resilient new settlement capable of meeting these challenges.
Sustainability From Day One
Across the UK the focus is shifting to net-zero carbon solutions and we are fully aligned with this vision at Kingswood. Find out how we intend to make Kingswood a net-zero carbon exemplar.
Highlights
SELF-SUSTAINING SETTLEMENT
Kingswood will be a self-sustaining new settlement: dense, walkable and vibrant
A MIX OF USES
Schools, shops, and places to work, eat and relax – will allow residents and workers to enjoy day-to-day activities on their doorsteps
WALKABLE PROXIMITY
Almost every home will be within a ten-minute walk of the town square, and five minutes from a neighbourhood centre
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Public transport will knit the site together, and bring nearby settlements within easy reach
IMPROVED HABITATS
Habitats and landscapes will be maintained and improved, increasing net biodiversity by at least 15%
Green TECHNOLOGY
Smart technology will generate and manage green energy generated on site
TRANSPORT CHOICES
Transport infrastructure will prioritise sustainable choices, promoting walking and cycling wherever possible
LIFETIME SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable design and construction will reduce the carbon footprint of each building throughout its life
A COMMUNITY TRUST
The Kingswood Legacy Trust, a community organisation, will ensure our commitment to sustainability is upheld as Kingswood matures
Commitments
SITE WIDE EV CHARGING
Rapid EV charging points throughout the town/neighbourhood centres
ALL HOME EV CHARGING
EV charging points to all homes
CENTRALISED DELIVERY HUB
Centralised delivery hub: last-mile delivery service by cargo bike
NET ZERO CARBON READY DEVELOPMENT
Commitment to Zero Carbon
NO GAS BOILER
Commitment to no gas boilers onsite
GREEN ROOFS
Flat roofs to be green-roofs on commercial and community buildings
Renewable energy
Renewable energy technology deployed where possible
Onsite energy storage
Onsite energy storage using best in class commercial scale and domestic systems
COMBINED HEAT AND POWER
CHP for leisure and community facilities (e.g. spa/hotel, schools)
green/renewable ENERGY
Commitment to working with green/renewable energy companies only
MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
Homes constructed using MMC and modular construction techniques
INTEGRATED PATH NETWORK
Internalisation – walkable neighbourhoods. Integrated network of paths to encourage walking/running/cycling/ electric scooters/electric bikes
