People in Broadland and Norwich see themselves walking and cycling more, shopping more locally and living greener lifestyles. This is according to a survey conducted this month by Beyond Green about what people want from a new community.
Around 100 people responded to the interactive survey at public exhibitions at Sprowston Fete and St Cuthbert’s Church and professional workshops at Norwich Cathedral’s Hostry. In all, the consultation events were attended by 115 professional stakeholders from 45 organisations, and by over 150 local residents.
Commenting on these results co-founder of Beyond Green, Joanna Yarrow, said that they were “both fascinating and extremely helpful in planning and designing a new place. They give a really good steer about what people think would make a thriving community.
“I’m delighted that there seems to be such an appetite for walking and cycling, driving less, for parks and green spaces and for changes in behaviour to save resources. This is extremely positive and gives us good clues as to what to design for. It also makes me think that maybe the tide’s turning in favour of greener, more sustainable, options –and that people are starting to see that a greener way of life can have the triple advantages of saving much-needed cash, being better for you and saving the planet.”
For further information and a full breakdown of the results, see below. If you would like to be kept informed about our consultation programme, please email broadland@beyondgreen.co.uk asking to be added to our mailing list.
Beyond Green press release 30th June 2011
Beyond Green interactive survey results