Sustainability and regeneration

Sustainability is about improving the quality of our lives through, improved economic prospects; having strong social structures; a good local environment with a global awareness. All this without damaging the natural environment or destroying the resources that future generations will depend on to have fulfilling lives.

• Sustainability

• Sustainable development - travel plans

  A travel plan is a package of measures made to manage an organisation's transport activities. This is aimed at promoting greener, cleaner travel options and reducing reliance on the car.

• Regeneration

• Regeneration projects

  Sunderland has many regeneration projects. The list on this page gives detailed information on each project and its masterplan.

• Urban design

  Urban design brings together the areas of planning, architecture and landscape design to deliver urban spaces which are safe, successful and accessible to all.