21st century new towns
Mayes, Suzie
21st century new towns - 2008 - Estates Gazette 67(1) January-February 2008, 28-34(5) .
Reports on plans for new eco-towns, as announced by the Prime Minister in May 2007. Provides a brief history of the idea and explains the rationale for government targets. Details Northstowe, the first such town to be submitted as an outline planning application. Examines the effect the housing market will have on such developments and the need for strategic plans including funding commitments. Examines the obstacles posed by the local planning system. Outlines a political viewpoint from each of the three major parties.
United Kingdom--
21st century new towns - 2008 - Estates Gazette 67(1) January-February 2008, 28-34(5) .
Reports on plans for new eco-towns, as announced by the Prime Minister in May 2007. Provides a brief history of the idea and explains the rationale for government targets. Details Northstowe, the first such town to be submitted as an outline planning application. Examines the effect the housing market will have on such developments and the need for strategic plans including funding commitments. Examines the obstacles posed by the local planning system. Outlines a political viewpoint from each of the three major parties.
United Kingdom--