There are lots of inspiring ‘eco new towns’ – including Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium:
The new town of Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve reflects the modern trend of ‘greening’ urban areas. The use of cars is limited or even discouraged: pedestrians and bicycles have priority. The fully pedestrianised centre is a prime example of the town’s green character.
Ottignies Louvain-la-Neuve offers its inhabitants and visitors several green spaces with . You can stroll in the woods of Lauzelle, a site classified by the Walloon region since 1994. The lake of Louvain-la-Neuve and the Parc de la Source are relaxing places just a few steps from the centre. Other examples are the remarkable trees, either planted by the university or already in place when the town was created, that will also enhance your visit. The best plan? Follow one of the many themed or playful walking itineraries (art in the city, with QR codes, fauna and flora …) or enjoy .
Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve New and Pedestrianised Town
Closer to home, there are also some inspiring examples:
New Passivhaus eco housing estate to be built in town near Bristol – Bristol Live
And whether plans for another new town in the District will amount to an ‘eco town’ are questionable:
New town and hundreds of homes in East Devon plan – BBC News
Because the current ‘eco new town’ is not very eco at all:
Futures Forum: Cranbrook: an ‘eco-town’ no more
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