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The HISTORY of REDDITCH New Town
Executing The Plan
Housing was a priority and most
estates contained a range of houses
from rented social housing to
private built for purchase.
Housing standards were set to the
“latest regulations or higher” and
although some estates were quite
densely populated with houses, no
high-rise tower blocks were
The motor car was seen as an essential part
of the future and parking spaces or garages
were part of the specification to be met.
Similarly, consideration was given to
the “view” from each house, and
green space and play areas were
planned within close proximity.
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