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Presentation to Families United Network 23 September 2009

Presentation to Families United Network 23 September 2009. Luton & Central Beds Economic and Development Partnership. Stephen Doyle John Boyle Steve Boyle Consultant Team Planning & Lead Consultant - JB Planning Associates Highways & Public Transport - Mott MacDonald

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Presentation to Families United Network 23 September 2009

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  1. Presentation to Families United Network 23 September 2009

  2. Luton & Central Beds Economic and Development Partnership • Stephen Doyle • John Boyle • Steve Boyle • Consultant Team • Planning & Lead Consultant - JB Planning Associates • Highways & Public Transport - Mott MacDonald • Master Planning - LDA Design • Employment - Cushman & Wakefield • Education - Mike Melton • Landscape Assessment - CSa Environmental • Noise - Bickerdike Allen Partners • Ecology - AECOM • Archaeology - CgMs • Financial Viability - Allen Dadswell • Sport & Recreation - Michael Presland • Legal Team

  3. Introduction Background to the Growth Area

  4. Potential Growth Locations 13 urban extension options considered Caddington and Slip End identified for urban extension or village expansion (Area M) Growth options consultation in June 2009 • Luton East (5,500) • North Luton (4,000) • North Houghton Regis (7,000) • East Leighton Linslade (2,500) • Sundon Quarry Strategic Employment Site • East Luton Strategic Employment Area

  5. Potential Directions for Growth Leighton Buzzard Luton Dunstable Growth Areas Strategic Employment

  6. Introduction Bushwood Proposals

  7. The Site – Location • Within 2–3 km of Luton Town Centre – closest to existing services, shopsand jobs • 4-5 km of Dunstable Town Centre • Includes land within both Luton Borough and Central Bedfordshire Council areas • Approx. 800 acres (327Ha)

  8. Masterplan • Creating jobs • Delivering homes • Regeneration • Creating new opportunities for sports & recreation • Sustainable transport solutions • Creating a socially inclusive community

  9. Disability Proposals • Disability Centre - linked to special needs education in Luton and Dunstable and providing a base for organisations and charities such as Family United Network, Guides and Cubs West Berkshire Disability Centre

  10. Disability Proposals • Severe Needs Residential School • Life Skills House • Respite Centre – Log Cabins • Swimming and Therapy Pool

  11. Disability Proposals • Retirement Village including Care Home based on the principles of the Betty Dodds Centre, Luton • Equestrian Centre aimed at disabled needs • Ecologically enriched area and sensory garden (72 acre site) Glastonbury Care Home

  12. Conclusion • Next stages in the promotion of Bushwood • How can you help? • Discussion

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