Opinion The government needs to do much more than build eco-towns to combat climate change, says Rynd Smith

摘要

This week, the government confirmed its preferred locations for four new eco-towns after a long and, some would say, tortuous process, with its fair share of political intervention. The announcement represents a significant effort by government to respond to concerns raised by the planning and development sectors and local communities.rnYet the question remains as to whether freestanding eco-towns can be considered sustainable, since, in the absence of significant new transport investment, the majority of their residents are likely to commute by private car.