The Art of Building a Garden City

However, applying garden city principles

to new communities does not mean

mimicking Arts and Crafts architecture.

Instead, we should build on the design

principles articulated by Unwin and Parker,

who recognised the importance of beauty

and usability as well as the need to build

with the grain of the landscape, not against

it. The right architectural style must be

chosen for the particular site. Conformity

to a small number of fixed housing designs,

both externally and internally, should

be avoided. Quality is key – along with

the provision of the highest, sustainable

building standards.

Ensure that homes are

accessible, flexible and resilient ...