Action point: Draw up a list of environmental products e.g. bio-fuels, solar panels/equipment, wind turbines etc that will be eligible for duty waivers. Action point: Investigate opportunity for properties generating their own power to trade energy with the national grid. Cayman Dive Lodge Case Study The proposal to redevelop the Cayman Dive Lodge at was presented to the East End Go East Committee. The developers set out their physical proposals along with arrangements for local contracting (food, entertainment etc) and staff employment policies. The building will be green certified (LEED), comprising 50 condos/80 hotel rooms all of which will be in rental pool plus bar, spa, fitness centre and restaurant. Staff is encouraged to live locally and rent from locals. The aim is to seek appropriate accreditation for operations as well (Green Globe or other). 5.3 Objective 3: Develop the Eastern districts as a network of sustainable local communities Go East is more than a tourism development programme. This objective involves developing and improving quality of life in local communities and sustaining local interest in local developments. 5.3.1 Priority area: Provision of social facilities Local residents are keen to preserve and improve their quality of life through economic security (ideally access to local jobs), access to affordable housing, the provision of appropriate cultural and social facilities and improved environmental conditions. In terms of social facilities, a number of needs have been raised in consultation: Day care facilities; Family leisure facilities (cinema, bowling); Sports facilities; Health facilities; and Libraries. Action point: Prepare needs analysis for identified social services in the Eastern districts. 5.3.2 Priority area: Provision of local commercial facilities Again, a number of needs and opportunities have been identified: The creation of small mixed use commercial development zones (shops and offices with residential) within the main settlements; Roadside retail/local food stalls; Home-working, including B&B; Low cost housing for residents and temporary staff; Other residential property (villas, apartments/condos); Incubator units for small businesses e.g. garages, IT services etc; Agriculture/local produce; Transport services.
Action point: Draw up a list of environmental products e.g. bio-fuels, solar panels/equipment, wind turbines etc that will be eligible for duty waivers. Action point: Investigate opportunity for properties generating their own power to trade energy with the national grid. Cayman Dive Lodge Case Study The proposal to redevelop the Cayman Dive Lodge at was presented to the East End Go East Committee. The developers set out their physical proposals along with arrangements for local contracting (food, entertainment etc) and staff employment policies. The building will be green certified (LEED), comprising 50 condos/80 hotel rooms all of which will be in rental pool plus bar, spa, fitness centre and restaurant. Staff is encouraged to live locally and rent from locals. The aim is to seek appropriate accreditation for operations as well (Green Globe or other). 5.3 Objective 3: Develop the Eastern districts as a network of sustainable local communities Go East is more than a tourism development programme. This objective involves developing and improving quality of life in local communities and sustaining local interest in local developments. 5.3.1 Priority area: Provision of social facilities Local residents are keen to preserve and improve their quality of life through economic security (ideally access to local jobs), access to affordable housing, the provision of appropriate cultural and social facilities and improved environmental conditions. In terms of social facilities, a number of needs have been raised in consultation: Day care facilities; Family leisure facilities (cinema, bowling); Sports facilities; Health facilities; and Libraries. Action point: Prepare needs analysis for identified social services in the Eastern districts. 5.3.2 Priority area: Provision of local commercial facilities Again, a number of needs and opportunities have been identified: The creation of small mixed use commercial development zones (shops and offices with residential) within the main settlements; Roadside retail/local food stalls; Home-working, including B&B; Low cost housing for residents and temporary staff; Other residential property (villas, apartments/condos); Incubator units for small businesses e.g. garages, IT services etc; Agriculture/local produce; Transport services.
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