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Twenty years ago, people thought that by now, we’d all be living in super-high-tech eco-homes and driving cars powered by plants. Unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet – but moves towards more climate-friendly neighbourhoods are being made. And now, Sheffield could become the latest city to have a zero-carbon community.
Plans for the first phase of the Attercliffe Waterside scheme have just been submitted by sustainable developer Citu. Phase one plans include 447 new apartments and houses being built as well bars, an independent bakery, a music venue and art studios, plus new walking routes down the canal. It aims to build the properties using sustainable, low-carbon materials and make them as energy efficient as possible.
Eventually, it is hoped that area will have 1000 timber-framed homes built alongside ‘climate-conscious creative workspaces, an arts venue and retail opportunities’. If planning is approved, construction will go ahead in 2024.
Once completed, the 23-acre site stretching across both sides of the Sheffield and Tinsley canal will be the one of the largest zero-carbon communities in the UK.
Chris Thompson, founder and co-director of Citu, said: ‘Our vision is for this area to become a new destination in Sheffield, filled with independent, creative and spirited businesses to kickstart the regeneration of Sheffield’s east end. For so long, this part of the city has remained derelict and underused.
‘We’re not just building homes, we’re creating a new neighbourhood complete with its own identity, one that incorporates the heritage and beautiful waterside location of this place. And underpinning this, is our ambition to establish a low carbon community that will enable future generations to live more sustainable lifestyles.’
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