The report looks at how a development trust can help manage and maintain the town’s public spaces, energy, environment, and community involvement over time. The trust is designed to work alongside stakeholders to fund, govern, and foster innovation beyond what public bodies or private developers usually do.
- It explores building social capital and governance through community involvement.
- It discusses funding methods and managing assets to keep the community sustainable.
- It proposes practical first steps, staffing, and partnerships for the trust’s first three years.
