new town
"New towns" are meticulously planned urban areas developed to address housing needs, population growth, and urban congestion.
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Definition
B2Urban Planning
(technical)A comprehensively planned urban community developed in an undeveloped area, designed to be self-sufficient with housing, educational, recreational, and commercial facilities.
Example
- The new town was designed to reduce congestion in the nearby city by providing all necessary amenities within its boundaries.
B2Post-War Development
(historical, UK)A town built to address housing shortages after World War II, often as part of a government initiative.
Example
- After World War II, several new towns were constructed in the UK to provide homes for displaced families.
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