Housing figures have reached crisis point in the UK. The British Government hails 'eco towns' as the sustainable and green answer.

But, heated public responses have come to light during the first phase of eco town consultation between the Government and the British public, which has run from 03 April 2008 to 30 June 2008.

This week, the eco town debate has reached national fever pitch. The public has been out in force in London demanding more thorough and revised planning and anwers to their questions from the Government.

This multimedia website intends to investigate the social and environmental advantages and disadvantages of the arrival of 2 eco towns in South East England, Bordon-Whitehill in East Hampshire and Ford in West Sussex.

Throughout my investigations, I have been considering issues such as:

Will the new eco towns help to cut carbon emissions and improve housing availability and sustainability? Are eco towns the green way forward? Or will their arrival continue to cause friction within existing British rural communities?

So, as you navigate your way around the website, you will be able to see, hear and read a range of interviews and materials on this controversial green topic.

Read the Government's reactions

Watch eco town protesters in action

Hear eco town support