A Green Network

The town’s best natural asset is its abundance of green routes and spaces. These will be consolidated into a green network to support environmental sustainability and promote healthy communities through maximising opportunities for active, outdoor lifestyles.

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Green Town

Green spaces in the valleys will be enhanced and extended, planting trees, wildflowers and other plants to support biodiversity and climate resilience for the benefit of the hilltop communities. The green network will make active and sustainable travel accessible to everyone and connect local centres and key places to the countryside, the Chiltern Hills and wider destinations across Hertfordshire, transforming lifestyles through greater engagement with nature, reducing energy demand and making a significant contribution to achieving net zero carbon.

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Integrated Neighbourhoods

Hemel Garden Communities will be made up of a series of walkable neighbourhoods, connected to each other with individual distinct identities, exemplar design and sustainability standards, centred upon lively, inclusive local centres.

A Self Sustaining Economy

Innovation in sustainability, circular economy principles and digital connectivity will be key employment drivers in Hemel Garden Communities and provide a strong theme for the economic identity of the town.

Engaged Communities

Connected and engaged communities will be active participants in the growth and transformation of Hemel Garden Communities. Cultural and heritage activity, public art, knowledge and skill exchange and enterprise will all play a role, now and in the long term.

Stewardship

As Hemel Garden Communities plans for the future evolve, we’d like you to tell us about your views on stewardship and what you think would be the best way to look after community facilities in your local area.