Background to the Excellence Framework
What is a sustainable community?
Sustainable communities are places where people want to live and work, now and in the future. They meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents, are sensitive to their environment, and contribute to a high quality of life. They are safe and inclusive, well planned, built and run, and offer equality of opportunity and good services for all.
The Excellence Framework wheel
The Excellence Framework is based on the eight components of a sustainable community:
- Social and Cultural
- Governance
- Transport and Connectivity
- Services
- Environmental
- Equity
- Economy
- Housing and the Built Environment.
Follow the link for a copy of the Sustainable Communities wheel.
For further explanation on each of the above components, visit the Department for Communities and Local Government website.
Inspire East believes it is essential that all components are addressed if we are to plan, deliver and maintain sustainable communities – there is no hierarchy. Depending on local circumstances, there might be a trade-off in the short-term in the priority given to different components, but in the longer term, all are essential to make a place sustainable.
Inspire East
Inspire East is the regional centre of excellence for sustainable communities in the East of England.
We champion the creation of high quality places to live, work and visit.
Our aim is to deliver the knowledge, skills and advice that will inspire you to use and apply best practice. We work across the region in rural and urban areas. Follow the link to find out more about Inspire East.