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Sustainability initiatives
- Macc2020, aiming to make Macclesfield sustainable by the year 2020
- Transition Chester
- Transition Town West Kirby
- Wirral Environmental Network
Initiatives by topic
Food
Food4Macc voluntary group that aims to have more food produced locally in the Macclesfield area, to keep food prices down as transport costs rise
Low carbon communities
Ashton Hayes Going Carbon Neutral aiming to become England's first carbon neutral village - Low Carbon Lymm
Sustainable energy
Trees, woodland and forest
Urban sustainability
Wikipedia: Poynton, Transport: In December 2011, the village road network was reconstructed at the intersection of Chester Road/Park Lane and London Road, creating the first "double roundel" for a high traffic intersection. Similar to a roundabout, the new intersection reduces the four-lane approaches to two lanes, allowing pedestrians to cross quickly, and safely allowing the elimination of traffic signals. Multiple coloured and textured cobbles separate traffic from pedestrians areas, however it functions as a shared space, allowing pedestrians to cross anywhere that feels safe. According to the city, businesses have seen increased foot traffic, and congestion has been considerably lessened. The total cost was 4 million pounds, comparable to traditional road repairs which were needed.
Resources
Calendar
2014
May 3 - 4 Lymm Green Trail, meet Lymm householders and see energy efficiency first hand
June 21 Chester Green Day
September 13 Wirral Earth Fest 2014 on facebook
Maps
Locations and Facilities in Trafford
Interwiki links
Wikipedia: North West England
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