As Valerie Paynter's letter (July 21) shows, plans for the redevelopment of the King Alfred site have raised high passions.

Green councillors have supported the scheme because it will benefit Brighton and Hove, creating employment, affordable housing and a new leisure centre. And all at no financial cost to the city.

We have proposed a general "greening" of the scheme, which would make it the benchmark in sustainable development for other major projects in the city.

Our support is conditional on the introduction of our proposals which include:

* The provision of a new green public transport system, linking the King Alfred site and the redevelopments of the Brighton Centre and Black Rock.

* Better public transport links to Hove Station.

* A reduction in the on-site car parking.

* Genuine public consultation and participation in the development of the scheme.

* Greater councillor involvement with community representatives on the project advisory board.

* The appointment of a specialist sustainability advisor to advise architects.

* The use of renewable energy resources to provide an energy self-sufficient development with high insulation levels.

* Surpluses from renewable energy sources to provide some of the energy for the transport system.

* One hundred per cent waste recycling and the use of locally sourced materials and labour, where possible.

* The integration of the affordable and private sector housing.

* Charges for the leisure centre remaining affordable.

To meet the housing crisis we need to use existing homes better and stop the sale of council houses. Greens believe we also need to build more homes.

Perhaps Ms Paynter can offer other solutions.

-Bill Randall, Green councillor for Hanover and Elm Grove