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Semi-detached reconnecting London's suburbs [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London London Assembly 2007ISBN:
  • 9781847810380
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.1 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Warns that many of London's suburbs are in danger of becoming dormitories, lacking local jobs, amenities, community assets and open spaces. Private car use is dominating transport habits in such areas. Nearly two-thirds of Londoners live in such suburban areas. A loss of employment is forecast as more jobs are going either to the city, or to areas beyond the M25. Identifies the need for the mayor and boroughs to do more to boost town centres, support public transport and local amenities. These considerations need to be carefully. balanced against housing growth.
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Warns that many of London's suburbs are in danger of becoming dormitories, lacking local jobs, amenities, community assets and open spaces. Private car use is dominating transport habits in such areas. Nearly two-thirds of Londoners live in such suburban areas. A loss of employment is forecast as more jobs are going either to the city, or to areas beyond the M25. Identifies the need for the mayor and boroughs to do more to boost town centres, support public transport and local amenities. These considerations need to be carefully. balanced against housing growth.