Green infrastructure

Green Infrastructure design principles

1. Trees, hedgerows and woodland planted in green spaces at Water Eaton. Design of the planting arrangement will soften and bring character to the development, as well as improve biodiversity.
2. A gentle transition from the existing agricultural land; achieved by new productive allotments throughout the site, and through the provision of open recreational space on the eastern edge.
3. Planting situated to provide a green boundary for the site and manage the transition to the wider open landscape.
4. Green spaces would include networks of walking and cycling routes, parks, squares, sports grounds, play facilities and community infrastructure.
5. New views and public vantage points will comprise well-treed street scenes, open parkland and wooded landscapes as well as north-easterly views towards Cherwell.
6. Sustainable drainage - Site wide drainage features would be well integrated with existing and new water features
7. The green infrastructure has been designed to accord with Building with Nature Principles.