Creating a Sustainable London

INTRODUCTION

Summary. Sustainable development is directly linked to the renewal of democracy in London.

Sustainability and cities. Emerging concepts and initiatives for getting London to work as a sustainable city.

London reinventing itself. London invented big city growth. Now it can pioneer sustainable urban development.

SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES

Reducing London's ecological footprint. A vast land area supplies London's needs. We can and must reduce London's impact.

A sustainable economy. Making London's economy sustainable benefits people, businesses and the environment.

Our city - planning and transport. London needs strategic transport planning and the active promotion of local life-styles.

People: health, housing and education. Individual well-being contributes crucially to improving collective well-being.

• Energy Production
  
• Green Spaces, Healthy Food
  
• Health at work and for those out of work
  
• Transport and Planning
  

IMPLEMENTATION

Local initiatives. In implementing sustainable development, local initiatives must be supported.

Agenda 21 and the Habitat Agenda. International agreements stress the essential role of cities in the quest for global sustainability.

Regenerating London's democracy. To make London work sustainably, we need an active, multi-layered democracy.

1. A strategic authority for London
   Two features are vital
   
2. We need a revolution in the way government is conducted
   

London Citizens Forum. The manifesto proposes a London Citizens Forum as a catalyst for change.

Addresses and Publications. References and some of the organisations involved in these issues.