Comment

Representation ID: 18163

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Raymond Wilkes

Housing Distribution - Bradford City Centre

We need lots of new housing but it is very difficult to find locations.

I am pleased that BMDC is finding some city centre locations. This is really great as it helps the centre and avoids filling up fields with houses.

I accept some fields will have to go. It would help if a way could be found to create new woodlands and greenspace and paths around and among new houses.

Many old people live in large houses which were once family houses and more accommodation for the elderly should be created.

Such accommodation is better in urban areas and allows higher density housing while releasing existing family homes. It is understandable that many elderly people who really need to move for their own benefit are reluctant to do so due to nostalgia and inertia. A programme to help such people move would be beneficial and create new housing without new building.