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Bristol housing project showcased at COP26
A green housing development in Bristol is being showcased to the world at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow.
Hope Rise has been selected alongside just 17 other sustainable housing projects from around the globe to feature in Build Better Now – a virtual exhibition highlighting the built environment’s role in combatting climate change.
The first-of-its-kind development in St George is made up of 11 modular homes, or “pods”, that sit on stilts above the Chalks Road car park next to St George’s Park.
The one and two bedroom flats, developed by ZED Pods in partnership with Bristol City Council, are for vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness.
The Hope Rise development in St George is being put on the world stage at COP26. Photo by Ellie Pipe
Tom Northway, chairman of ZED Pods, said: “We are extremely honoured to showcase our award-winning, first of its kind zero carbon project at such an important world forum.
“The time to take action on tackling climate change is now, and we have demonstrated it’s possible to eliminate operational carbon emissions in both a practical and affordable way.
“This project also demonstrates how we can develop underutilised land and airspace, protecting greenfield sites and delivering homes that reduce transport miles and the need for car ownership.
“It’s this forward thinking that is needed to make the changes required to deliver on the UK’s housing commitments.”
The Hope Rise development, which was completed in 2020, is also part of the Bristol Housing Festival – a five-year project exploring innovative solutions to the city’s housing crisis.
Main photo courtesy of Jubb
Read more: Prefab homes on stilts could be built in a car park next to St George’s Park
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