Plans to build over 400 eco-homes in Manchester were revealed yesterday by New East Manchester in partnership with housing developers, New City Vision (NCV), and Manchester based architects and urbanists, MBLA.

According to 24dash,

The houses, which will meet high environmental standards, are also aiming to attain an EcoHomes / BREEAM rating of ‘’very good’’ and the apartment block in the eco park should gain an “excellent” rating.

The centrepiece will be a well managed and maintained eco park, providing substantial wildlife habitat, that will not only ensure the biodiversity of the area is improved, but will allow the opportunity for a larger range of species to be introduced to the area.

The apartment block overlooking the canal will be next to an area of woodland containing native species of trees including willow, silver birch and alder. The eco park will also include a wildflower meadow and hawthorn, holly and willow hedgerow.

In addition New City Vision will work with British Waterways to enhance the canal by introducing a well lit canalside walkway with attractive seating. The apartment blocks are next to pedestrian and cycle routes which will eventually connect the development with the city centre.

There will also be an eco-play area for children and lots of green space.

via 24 dash
image via alberta eco trust