The green infrastructure principles that eco-town developers, planners and managers should adhere to -- Green infrastructure standards, targets and performance indicators -- The social and economic contribution of green infrastructure -- Putting it into practice -- Funding and long-term management of green infrastructure, upfront and continuing

Annexes: trees, woodlands and grasslands; explaining multi-functionality; a focus on private spaces; a check-list of potential ecosystem services and social benefits; green infrastructure in policy and practice; green infrastructure case studies; signposts to further information

This worksheet is intended to offer advice on the suitability of green infrastructure as being a key aspect of the development of thriving eco-towns. It is designed for planners and developers, but will also be of interest to those who will manage eco-towns, in addition to a broad range of other stakeholders. The authors suggest that a diverse range of professional expertise should be relied upon from the inception of plans for eco-towns, through to the actualisation of these projects and their future running. Offers practical guidance on the standards to be sought in the creation of eco-towns and advises on overall sustainability and funding matters.