New blog shares insights into how HAPPI plays a role in the evolution of New Towns

Within the first 100 days of office, the Labour government has focused much of their efforts on addressing the complex housing landscape, including updating the National Planning Policy Framework, the formation of a National New Town Taskforce and the prioritisation of development on brownfield and low-quality green belt land – classified as ‘grey belt’.

In this blog, Kevin McGeough, Head of Strategy and Placemaking at Ebbsfleet, talks about the evolution of 21st-century New Towns, drawing from the UK’s proud legacy of planned communities that improved health and productivity.

At Ebbsfleet, a Healthy New Town, innovative approaches like intergenerational living and specialist housing for older residents are being explored. Read on to learn how these initiatives are shaping the future of housing and communities.

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Join Kevin McGeough (Head of Strategy and Placemaking at Ebbsfleet) and others in our upcoming HAPPI Hour webinar on Healthy Ageing, HAPPI Homes and Happy Cities. Taking place on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 from 4pm - 5pm, Kevin will discuss the Healthy New Town initiative and whether it can serve as a model for the government's New Town programme.