The Ramsgate Historic Quarter and Sustainability
In 2019 Thanet District Council announced their first environmental action plan in response to the current climate crisis.
But will we really be able to make the necessary sacrifices to save our town and ourselves?
Naturally, people are reluctant to give up the convenience of their cars, gas-heated homes and plastic-wrapped food.
In preindustrial times life was sustainable, much of what people needed was sourced locally, even the rich had relatively few clothes and recycling was a given.
In a sense, heritage is not so much about the past as the future. In looking at the development of this historic area, lessons can be drawn about how the value of heritage and a sustainable planning policy can contribute to the town's economy as well as a better quality of life for its residents moving into the next generation.
