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A project carried out by Peterborough
Environment City Trust (PECT) has been dubbed the ‘blueprint for
sustainable behaviour change’ for its achievements in encouraging
sustainable living amongst households in the City.
PECT is now holding a conference on
13th March 2008 in Peterborough, to spotlight the work being carried
out, and to disseminate the project findings for the benefit of
other regions.
The conference celebrates the
conclusion of a three year pilot project carried out by PECT which
achieved 100% behaviour change amongst residents in new housing
developments in Peterborough.
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The project carried out 950 doorstep visits to homes in Hampton and
the Sugar Way estate inspiring residents to make changes.
One of only 35 Defra Environmental
Action Fund projects, the pilot has attracted interest from across
the UK and has been dubbed the ‘blueprint for behaviour change’.
Project Manager Isabel del Burgo
says, ‘The conference will explore all the key themes surrounding
developing the communities of the future, including the latest on
zero-carbon homes, legislation and planning policy, cutting edge
innovation in behaviour change, community cohesion, good
neighbouring, and how to achieve sustainable living on the ground.’
The latest confirmed speaker for the
event is TV’s green queen Penney Poyzer. She joins Tony Juniper,
noted environmental campaigner, journalist, and Director of Friends
of the Earth alongside representatives from Opportunity
Peterborough, English Partnerships, Government Office for the East
of England, Bath University, Anglian Water, Bio-Regional, and
Futerra.
Chief Executive of PECT Hugh Cripps
explains, ‘this conference puts Peterborough centre stage as we
showcase the innovative work being carried out. Truly Sustainable
Communities are about both the physical infrastructure and the
social fabric of a place; our project works to ensure local
residents have a developed sense of community spirit, high standards
of living, and low environmental impact.’
Conference details:
Date & time – 13th March 2008, 9am-5pm
Who should attend? Developers, planners, local authorities, those
involved with sustainable construction, environmental organisations,
registered social landlords, organisations working with communities
Venue: East of England Showground, Peterborough
Cost: £125 per delegate, £50 concessionary price for delegates from
not-for-profit organisations.
Book online:
www.living-sustainably.org.uk
March 2008 -
Peterborough UK Community Website
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