Garden cities, and settlements and suburbs
modelled on them, represent a hugely significant
landmark in planning history and urbanism.
Developed largely in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, they were inspired by a philosophy
which marked a radical response to
contemporary social and economic problems,
and they went on to influence the planning of
towns and cities in England and further afield.
These garden city settlements have proved
enduringly popular as places in which to live, but
today many of their most valued features are
under increasing pressure as ways of life and
planning policies change. This Policy Advice Note
outlines the key sources of pressure on these
environments and suggest ways of ensuring that
garden suburbs and garden city settlements
continue to be successful, thriving and viable
while conserving their intrinsic character and
value.
