Nudging the pendulum
Language: English Series: Town & Country Planning ; 60(3) March 1991, 71-72(2)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: The article argues the case for building new settlements to satisfy the substantial demand for additional housing which is unlikely, it claims, to be fully met by infilling and peripheral development. At worst a new town will absorb the population pressure on an area and diminish the need for expanding existing sites, whilst at best, it can contribute to the creation of a planned, attractive environment for future generations. The Tomorrow`s New Communities exhibition and conference are both examples of the type of consciousness-raising exercise needed to overcome latent hostility to the idea and generate the will to build.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44525 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 47657-1001 |
The article argues the case for building new settlements to satisfy the substantial demand for additional housing which is unlikely, it claims, to be fully met by infilling and peripheral development. At worst a new town will absorb the population pressure on an area and diminish the need for expanding existing sites, whilst at best, it can contribute to the creation of a planned, attractive environment for future generations. The Tomorrow`s New Communities exhibition and conference are both examples of the type of consciousness-raising exercise needed to overcome latent hostility to the idea and generate the will to build.