New town
City, town, or community created in a rural or underdeveloped area and designed to be self-sufficient with its own housing, education, commerce and recreation facilities.
Twenty-one were developed in the UK between 1946 and 1970, including Milton Keynes, Harlow and Skelmersdale.
Further information
With thanks to:
CLES - Centre for Local Economic Strategies
RENEW Northwest - the Regional Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Communities
