Despite support for the plan and the amenities it provides for Inverness, some fear that Andres Duany's planned town of Tornagrain is not needed.
"The Inverness Courier has gained exclusive images of what the new community, proposed by Moray Estates, might look like if planning permission is granted by Highland Council.
The designs follow a 10-day consultation process in September, known as a "charrette", which saw council planners and members of the public working with architects led by American urban planner Andres Duany, whose company has drawn up the masterplan. It is the first time the method has been used in the UK.
The development at Tornagrain would create homes for around 10,000 people, making it the biggest settlement in the Highlands outside Inverness. It would feature shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and 4730 homes, of which 1190 would be designated as affordable. All would be located within walking distance of a bus stop."
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