Showcase: ASC's library of case studies

'The Eldonian Village has been 30 years in the making. In 1977 this neighbourhood faced demolition through a slum clearance programme and the community was to be broken up.'

'They decided to remain together and to create a new neighbourhood that is today a model of a sustainable community and one that everyone in the country should be aware of.'

Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Prime Minister

» View the Eldonian Village case study

Introducing Creating the Future; the Government’s national awards scheme for the sustainable communities sector.

Delivered by ASC, this awards scheme succeeds the Deputy Prime Minister's Award for Sustainable Communities, which since 2003 has recognised projects and initiatives that contribute to making better places in which to live and work. The awards celebrate achievement in the public, private and third sectors; they promote organisations, partnerships and individuals helping to transform our cities, towns or villages.

See the 2007 winners
Accent Community Partnerships, Bradford
Compass Regeneration Academy Merseyside
Hollybush Primary School, Leeds
Idea Stores, Tower Hamlets
Mixenden Community Link
Partnership Council Children's Forum
Paddington Development Trust
Breckland Economic Development Team, Norfolk
Art For All, Oldham

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Welcome to Showcase, ASC's library of case studies. These examples give practical insight into developing sustainable communities.

Amersfoort, a prosperous historic town near Utrecht with a population of around 135,000, has developed three new settlements on its outskirts to provide over 20,000 new homes. Amersfoort is now designated as ‘one of the greenest cities in Europe’.
See how eco-towns look in other places

The Beacon Awards Ceremony represented the highlight of the Beacon year. This high-profile event recognised local authorities’ clear vision, outstanding achievement and service excellence.