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Policy: Brownfield site use

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Key Product
Product Name Description Tool Type
Sustainability Checklist for Developments>
An assessment, comparison or design tool for analysing sustainability issues in developments. It is not specifically designed for housing associations, but would be a good tool for mixed use or partnership developments. System

Other useful products for this policy:
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Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan.
Guide
E factor: Six guiding principles for improving sustainability in housing A beginners guide to sustainability.
Guide
EcoDatabase A web based database of environmentally friendly developments from across the country. Fully searchable under a number of key terms.
Reference
EcoHomes An environmental rating system for homes.
System
Environmental Matrix Software and database that enables Housing Associations to develop an Environmental Management System.
System
Foundations for the Future A guide to sustainable development for housing associations and checklists for sustainable action.
Guide
Good Practice Guide 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.

All are available to view on the web.

The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide.

Reference
Housing Quality Indicators A measurement and assessment tool designed to allow all potential or existing housing schemes to be evaluated in the basis of quality rather than simply of cost. Three areas; Location, Design, Performance, give ten indicators.
System
Regenerating Neighbourhoods A set of tools for social landlords, regeneration partnerships and community organisations to assess quality of life impacts from regeneration in a systematic way and set targets for improvement.
Guide
Sustainability Works Web based tool combining comprehensive information resource on sustainable housing development with policy and project report writing application. Hands on training courses also available. Web tool includes social and strategic issues as well as environmental and technical aspects of sustainability. EcoHomes prediction tool, Sustainability Toolkit and HQI's fully integrated with the tool.
System
Sustainable Homes A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience.
Guide
Sustainable Housing Guide Practical guidance on how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing and developing new housing.
Guide
Toolkit of Sustainability Indicators To help staff at assess the sustainability of its community and its approaches.
Guide
Urban Design Compendium An analysis of core design issues for sustainable developments and housing-led regeneration projects.
Reference