Comment

Representation ID: 10796

Received: 10/09/2021

Respondent: NXD Consulting Ltd

The Black Country is blighted by empty and non-commercial high streets which, with more creative thinking, could be adapted to bring in smart residential units linking in with such things as the new metro extensions. Not only would town centres benefit from increased footfall but there would be a massive community benefit in having more affordable housing based within walking distance of public transport facilities for commuting to larger commercial centres such as Birmingham. The major focus must be on these types of integrated schemes to reduce carbon emissions and increase a sense of well being rather than taking the easy way out through increased greenbelt destruction