Where would you build a Poundbury near Bridgwater ? You guys all know the areas around Bridgwater. Where would you build a new town, where every house is different, the use of the car is frowned upon and its close to main transport Motorway and Rail... Poundbury: A purpose built town that holds 2500 people. The development is built on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. It is built according to the principles of Prince Charles, who is known for holding strong views challenging the post-war trends in town planning that were suburban in character. The development is built to a traditional high-density urban pattern, rather than a suburban one, focused on creating an integrated community of shops, businesses, and private and social housing. There is no zoning. The planners say they are designing the development around people rather than the automobile, and they aim to provide a high-quality environment, from the architecture to the selection of materials, to the signposts, and the landscaping. To avoid constant construction, utilities are buried in common utility ducts under the town. Common areas are maintained by a management company to which all residents belong.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 09:44:34 +0000
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