Priorities

The urban environment needs to become a better place to live. A place that improves health, well-being and economic resilience while simultaneously – and dramatically - reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Places helps urban local authorities to take the right decisions to achieve this for their town or city. It is not one-size-fits-all. The best solutions for one place may not suit another.

The Sustainable Places priorities

• Energy
  Develop a low carbon and renewable energy portfolio
  Reduce energy demand
• Waste
  Plan for sustainable waste management
  Turn waste into energy
• Water
  Manage surface water and flood risk
  Encourage sustainable water use
• Transport
  Encourage public transport, walking and cycling
  Reduce car use and improve the carbon efficiency of vehicles
• Green infrastructure
  Integrate green infrastructure into urban areas
  Help wildlife adapt to climate change
• Public space
  Adapt public space to climate change
  Maximise the potential of public space