Contract for 拢24m scheme includes refurb of 165 homes and creation of green transport plan
International consultant Turner & Townsend has been appointed cost consultant, and management consultant for Bournville Village Trust鈥檚 拢24m redevelopment of Lower Shenley.
The scheme includes the refurbishment of 165 existing housing stock and the creation of a 鈥榞reen transport plan鈥�. This would separate pedestrian, cycle and road traffic to encourage more cycling and walking, and a recycling and waste management plan.
Associate director Tim Jervis said: 鈥淭he Bournville Village Trust scheme shows that sustainability is more than simple hype and can translate to excellent design, affordable and highly desirable housing within a clean and spacious, environmentally aware and focused community.鈥�
Turner & Townsend has been advising the trust on how to achieve 鈥榚xcellent鈥� EcoHomes rating.
Construction will commence at the beginning of 2008.
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