USS notes the aim for the proposed climate change policies is to help Greater Cambridge transition to net zero carbon by 2050, by ensuring that development is sited in places that help to limit carbon emissions.
USS strongly supports this proposed approach, noting that the first priority for new development should be to redevelop brownfield land in existing town centres. This is the most effective way of ensuring new development limits carbon emissions as it reduces the need to travel long distances for commuting, education and leisure. Increasing density on brownfield sites and adding residential uses to town centres can be a significant driver of limiting carbon emissions across Greater Cambridge.