Newcastle Great Park - Suburbanisation Controversy Flashcards
What is it?
An ongoing residential development built on the green belt
How many homes will it offer?
Over 4,500
What is its aim?
To provide affordable quality housing that is sustainable
What does it have allocated land for?
A school, community facilities and a business park
How much commercial development will there be?
80 hectares - could generate jobs
What is expected to provide 1500 jobs in 2 years?
Newcastle computer group Sage
What will the integrated transport plan mean?
No home is more than 400 metres from a bus stop
27 km of cycle routes
How are they trying to encourage sustainability?
Discount cycle purchase scheme and a car share data base
How much will houses be priced at?
£188,000 - well above average wage of people in Newcastle so not affordable
What are environmentalists concerned about?
The impact of the Red Squirrel and deer populations
What will increase?
Traffic volumes
