Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of urban planning. One key figure is Ebenezer Howard, who proposed the 'Garden City' concept in 1898. He believed that overcrowded industrial cities were unhealthy and inefficient. His solution was to create self-contained communities surrounded by greenbelts, combining the benefits of city and countryside. Howard's ideas influenced later developments, but they were often adapted. For example, in the 1940s, British planners used his principles to build new towns after World War II, but they focused more on housing than on Howard's original social and economic goals. So, while his physical design survived, the broader vision was largely lost.
❓ According to the lecture, what was a major difference between Howard's original Garden City plan and the British new towns built after World War II?
A. The new towns were larger in size.
B. The new towns emphasized social and economic goals less.
C. The new towns were located closer to existing cities.
D. The new towns used different building materials.
✅ Correct Answer
B. The new towns emphasized social and economic goals less.