New Towns
Foundations, futures & finances
Part B: Creating the right strategic framework
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Selecting the right locations
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One of the most significant challenges for the UK government and the New Towns Taskforce will be to pinpoint the optimal locations for new settlements within the UK. The Taskforce will consider numerous factors, including existing infrastructure, economic viability and development potential, robust transport links, and environmental criteria.
Urban Development
Corporations (UDCs)
were established under
the Local Government,
Planning and Land
Act 1980, and were
granted sweeping
planning powers over
land acquisition and
planning approvals.
21
new towns developed
between 1950-1970
2.5m
combined population who live in the settlements
Local authority districts by weighted score
-17.60
35.26
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