The concept of building new towns once epitomised a transformative approach to addressing housing and infrastructure challenges in Britain. From early developments, such as Letchworth Garden City, to post-war projects like Milton Keynes, these planned communities provided innovative solutions to overcrowding and economic stagnation. Yet momentum appeared to stall in the 21st century, raising questions about their relevance today. Can the vision of new towns be revived – as the current Government hopes – or has land assembly become too complex to manage?
