‘London's ageing and energy-efficient homes are responsible for around one-third of the capitals greenhouse gas emissions and urgently need to be retrofitted.'
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'Climate change isn’t something we can tackle alone.'
‘We are committed to working with the local community and partners to create vibrant new neighbourhoods where people live and travel and grow the economy in an eco-friendly way.’
'People want to live in a community where they have easy access to family support, good employment opportunities and where house prices are affordable for locals.'
‘We’re proposing that over a third of the homes we build at Meadowbank will be affordable, with most of those for social rent.'
Initiatives might include community transport schemes, starting new clubs and societies, and bringing together the younger and older generations.
‘We’re determined to be green to our core and our Zero Carbon Communities scheme is one way we can help local residents who want to tackle the climate emergency we face.'
‘We have been gathering hard data and insights from people and from sensors in their homes for three years and I’m excited to translate that information into new ways of improving peoples live.
'The Scottish government will continue to support and encourage communities, both urban and rural to realise their ambitions and take control of their own futures.'
'Transformative action requires fundamentally rethinking public service delivery and recognising that assets are within people and communities.'
