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Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 07:30
More than 200 people attended a public event organised by developer Spring, which is drawing up a blueprint for the 500-acre site near Ilkeston.
They were asked to outline their hopes for the land and look at ways of tackling concerns like traffic congestion.
Urban designer Paul Murrain, who is working on the project, said one option would be to create a new road to meet the A52.
He said the project offered a chance to build a community where people could reach schools, shops and other facilities with a five-minute walk.
Chris Corbett, Erewash Borough Council leader, said: “This project is not just about housing. A sustainable community must also contain opportunities for employment, community and leisure.”
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