The Vision for the Peterborough Green Grid is:
To create and positively manage an integrated network of high quality and multi-functional green infrastructure within and linking urban and rural environments that delivers:
• Enriched biodiversity habitats and greater connectivity
• Enhanced and sustainable access for all
• Diverse patterns of landscape and townscape character
for the benefit of all who live, work in and visit Peterborough demonstrating its national status as Environment City
It is intended that the vision statement above is equally applicable to existing communities within the city as to those who will form part of the expanding city population wherever that may be located.
Wherever development takes place it is critical that high quality greenspace is a key pre-requisite in delivering all aspects of the vision. Individual schemes and initiatives within the Green Grid need to have the stamp of quality in their planning, design, implementation and management. This approach relates equally to the creation of new landmark facilities and quality urban environments as to the regeneration of existing open spaces or countryside.