ABSTRACT

Often misunderstood, the New Towns story is a fascinating one of anarchists, artists, visionaries, and the promise of a new beginning for millions of people. New Towns: The Rise Fall and Rebirth offers a new perspective on the New Towns Record and uses case-studies to address the myths and realities of the programme. It provides valuable lessons for the growth and renewal of the existing New Towns and post-war housing estates and town centres, including recommendations for practitioners, politicians and communities interested in the renewal of existing New Towns and the creation of new communities for the 21st century.

part I

The Birth, Rise and Fall of the UK’s New Towns

chapter 1|24 pages

The Birth of the New Towns

chapter 3|11 pages

New Town Hinterland

part III|33 pages

Rebirth of the New Towns

chapter 12|14 pages

Top Lessons from the New Towns

chapter 14|4 pages

Conclusion