Battle of the boulevards
Language: English Series: RIBA Journal ; 113(10) October 2006, 44-48(5)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Looks at car-friendly, low-density Milton Keynes which will be 40 years old in 2007. Describes the development spurt that Milton Keynes is experiencing as one of the government's four national growth areas, which will put pressure on its network of boulevards and landscapes. Concludes that Milton Keynes's saving grace might be found in the quality of housing and more ordinary buildings rather than any city centre grand plan.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L135141 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 135141-1001 |
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Looks at car-friendly, low-density Milton Keynes which will be 40 years old in 2007. Describes the development spurt that Milton Keynes is experiencing as one of the government's four national growth areas, which will put pressure on its network of boulevards and landscapes. Concludes that Milton Keynes's saving grace might be found in the quality of housing and more ordinary buildings rather than any city centre grand plan.