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Consider that will need to be a combination of elements from all. As a further location has consideration been given to the expansion and development of Cranfield particularly as an area of technological development and excellence. This is only growing on what is already there but could be largely expanded. As a location could have an even better link into the A421 at the Marston Moretaine junction by upgrading and slightly realigning the existing link.
Enhanced roadways become an obvious for enhancement but primarily for the movement of goods, during the period in question retail sales will progressively become more of a remote / on-line activity. Long distance journeys should be by rail on the basis that the National Rail network will become more expansive and more crucially perhaps greener and more sustainable. The remaining aspect is the carriage of individuals either for work (commuting) or leisure. Buses do nit in my mind fulfil this purpose being of limited capacity and speed (and prone to delays) and are unlikely to become sufficiently green during the planning period being discussed. That leaves a the option of a light mass transit rail (LMTR) system as being, again to my view. something akin to the Docklands Light Rail System which initially helped open up the Canary Wharf area in London’s Docklands and relatively easily expanded as the area grew, even to the advance of the growth in some instances. The London Underground network facilitated the movement of large numbers of people from London and mainline rail termini into the area, which the East -West Rail (Oxford - Cambridge) link should achieve. The LMTR link could also extend into Cranfield and also into the MK area, possibly to Bletchley as the passenger service to the East west rail link.
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All dwellings should be built to Accessible and Adaptable standard, not only does it enable individuals to stay in their home for longer if not for the full lifetime, it is also of economic benefit to the council and health systems. It enhances Health and Wellbeing but also in reducing the cost of adaptions if necessary. The quantity of wheelchair user dwellings should be dependent on the studies mentioned within the report itself.
Please note that these are my personal comments and are not necessarily those of the organisations of which I am a member.
