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Sustainable Communities
Creating sustainable rural communities
requires a fresh look at how local people
and community groups can jointly tackle
future concerns, maintain the viability of
their services and help deliver quality of
life for all. They have a number of components; balancing and integrating the social, economic and environmental needs of their residents,meeting the requirements of existing and future generations whilst considering their relationship with other communities.
ACRE Policy Position Paper - Sustainable Communities
ACRE has complied a number of Policy Position Papers reflecting the issues of 
importance to rural communities and how our members in RCAN respond to them.
The text below highlights part of about ACRE's Policy Position Paper on Sustainable Communities.
Sustainable rural communities require local planning that is responsive to their needs, active community involvement and a system that encourages new business opportunities. This should include the development of new affordable housing along with accessible good quality services, such as transport, education, health, social support and financial access.
