The Town That Keeps You in Shape

"Prince Charles is backing a new community in rural Scotland that will be designed to keep the weight off its inhabitants."

"The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment is planning the new town with more than 300 homes, shops, other businesses and leisure facilities on land near Cumnock in Ayrshire."

"But it will be the first in the UK to be specifically designed with the health of its future residents in mind."

"The new town, which may be called Knockroon after a nearby farm, will incorporate a range of features to discourage residents from using their cars, and lead them to adopting a healthier lifestyle."

"Every home in Knockroon will be within five minutes' walk of shops, workplaces and other amenities. Streets will be designed to favour pedestrians over cars and be well lit at night to encourage walking."