Comment
Greater Cambridge Local Plan Preferred Options
Representation ID: 56524
Received: 22/11/2021
Respondent: Claire Preston
The section 'how much development and where' starts with the idea that development should happen and then concedes that it will be directed to where it has least climate impact. This seems the wrong way around. The climate crisis should be the starting point of the plan. It should start by asking 'Given the urgency and severity of climate change, how should we plan for truely sustainable neighbourhoods based around meeting needs locally and building resilient communities'. We are in extraordinary times and a radical change in approach is necessary
The section 'how much development and where' starts with the idea that development should happen and then concedes that it will be directed to where it has least climate impact. This seems the wrong way around. The climate crisis should be the starting point of the plan. It should start by asking 'Given the urgency and severity of climate change, how should we plan for truely sustainable neighbourhoods based around meeting needs locally and building resilient communities'. We are in extraordinary times and a radical change in approach is necessary