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	= Background =		= Background =

−	On 31 July 2024, the government announced the establishment of a New Homes Taskforce. In September 2024 the New Towns Taskforce was established, with Sir Michael Lyons (see Lyons Housing Review) as its chair and Dame Kate Barker as (former non-exec director at Taylor Wimpey) as Deputy Chair. The task ~~forces~~ acts as an independent expert advisory panel appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.	+	On 31 July 2024, the government announced the establishment of a New Homes Taskforce. In September 2024 the New Towns Taskforce was established, with Sir Michael Lyons (see Lyons Housing Review) as its chair and Dame Kate Barker (former non-exec director at Taylor Wimpey) as Deputy Chair. The task force acts as an independent expert advisory panel appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.

−	In February ~~2026~~ the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months~~, the~~ policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.	+	In February 2025 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report as a policy statement, updating the government on progress in its first six months. The policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.

	[[File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg]]		[[File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg]]
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	= Aims of the Taskforce =		= Aims of the Taskforce =

−	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme ~~focuses~~ on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation ~~where needed~~.	+	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focusses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation.

	[[File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg]]		[[File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg]]
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	* Vision – Delivery at scale requires a clear, locally-specific vision including what is to be achieved, grounded in local communities and clarity on the unique benefits of each town		* Vision – Delivery at scale requires a clear, locally-specific vision including what is to be achieved, grounded in local communities and clarity on the unique benefits of each town
−	* Community engagement – ~~Need clear~~, effective engagement with the local community with goals for the area.	+	* Community engagement – Clear, effective engagement with the local community with goals for the area.
−	* Site selection – Strategically rational, supported by existing infrastructure, ideally with local support to ensure successful development. ~~Additional infrastructure investment will be required to go beyond this approach~~	+	* Site selection – Strategically rational, supported by existing infrastructure, ideally with local support to ensure successful development.
	* Balanced communities and diverse housing – Resilient communities rely on appropriate housing stock, including development by SME housebuilders for different housing types and tenures, inc. social housing.		* Balanced communities and diverse housing – Resilient communities rely on appropriate housing stock, including development by SME housebuilders for different housing types and tenures, inc. social housing.
	* Business creation, growth and employment opportunities – Places for work and business growth.		* Business creation, growth and employment opportunities – Places for work and business growth.
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	= Draft principles =		= Draft principles =

−	The Taskforce has developed draft principles~~, published 13 February 2025~~ to provide the building blocks for every new town ~~– with an expectation of ambitions beyond these..~~	+	The Taskforce has developed draft principles to provide the building blocks for every new town:

	* Vision led: have a clear long term vision for each town, with a distinct identity, so they become places residents are proud to call home.		* Vision led: have a clear long term vision for each town, with a distinct identity, so they become places residents are proud to call home.
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	== Chartered Institute of Chartered Architectural Technlogists ==		== Chartered Institute of Chartered Architectural Technlogists ==

−	CIAT has welcomed the interim policy statement ~~from the New Towns Taskforce, setting out their vision for the next generation of new towns~~. ~~Responding to the announcement,~~ Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:	+	CIAT has welcomed the interim policy statement. Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:

	"Addressing the housing crisis in the UK is foundational to economic growth, enabling people to live safe, secure and rewarding lives. CIAT supports the development of the next generation of new towns, and we welcome this update as a key marker towards this goal."		"Addressing the housing crisis in the UK is foundational to economic growth, enabling people to live safe, secure and rewarding lives. CIAT supports the development of the next generation of new towns, and we welcome this update as a key marker towards this goal."
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* CIOB launches pre-election manifesto.
−	* Construction industry responds to general election announcement.
−	* ECA general election campaign.
	* Eco towns.		* Eco towns.
	* Garden cities.		* Garden cities.
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	* Garden communities and the historic environment.		* Garden communities and the historic environment.
	* Garden towns.		* Garden towns.
−	* Government announces an overhaul of the planning system.
	* Grey belt land		* Grey belt land
−	* Industry reacts to first labour government King's speech in fifteen years.
−	* Local plan.
−	* Masterplanning.
−	* National planning policy framework.
−	* Neighbourhood planning.
	* New Towns Act.		* New Towns Act.
	* New Town Development Corporation.		* New Town Development Corporation.
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	* New Towns: the rise, fall and rebirth.		* New Towns: the rise, fall and rebirth.
	* New Towns Taskforce.		* New Towns Taskforce.
−	* NPPF.
−	* The construction industry and the general election.
−	* The construction industry builds up to the general election.
−	* The construction industry prepares for imminent general election.
−	* The general election and the construction industry.
	* Town.		* Town.
	* Town and Country Planning Act.		* Town and Country Planning Act.
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	* New Towns Taskforce.		* New Towns Taskforce.

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	= Reactions to the interim report =		= Reactions to the interim report =

−	= Chartered Institute of Chartered Architectural Technlogists =	+	== Chartered Institute of Chartered Architectural Technlogists ==

	CIAT has welcomed the interim policy statement from the New Towns Taskforce, setting out their vision for the next generation of new towns. Responding to the announcement, Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:		CIAT has welcomed the interim policy statement from the New Towns Taskforce, setting out their vision for the next generation of new towns. Responding to the announcement, Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:

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	= Background =		= Background =
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	In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.		In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.

−	[[File:~~New Towns Taskforce banner 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Taskforce_banner_1000.jpg]]

	= Aims of the Taskforce =		= Aims of the Taskforce =
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	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.		The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.

−	[[File:~~New Towns Task force title headshots 1000~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg\|link=File:New_Towns_Task_force_title_headshots_1000.jpg]]

	= Lessons from the past =		= Lessons from the past =
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	* Social infrastructure: focus on building thriving communities, ensuring access to good schools, cultural and sporting facilities, healthcare and hospitals to ensure new residents have the facilities they need from the outset.		* Social infrastructure: focus on building thriving communities, ensuring access to good schools, cultural and sporting facilities, healthcare and hospitals to ensure new residents have the facilities they need from the outset.
	* Environmental sustainability: support climate resilience and biodiversity and be ambitious in meeting environmental targets, meaning cleaner air, more parks and green spaces that are better for wellbeing.		* Environmental sustainability: support climate resilience and biodiversity and be ambitious in meeting environmental targets, meaning cleaner air, more parks and green spaces that are better for wellbeing.
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		+	= Reactions to the interim report =
		+
		+	= Chartered Institute of Chartered Architectural Technlogists =
		+
		+	CIAT has welcomed the interim policy statement from the New Towns Taskforce, setting out their vision for the next generation of new towns. Responding to the announcement, Eddie Weir PCIAT, CIAT President, said:
		+
		+	"Addressing the housing crisis in the UK is foundational to economic growth, enabling people to live safe, secure and rewarding lives. CIAT supports the development of the next generation of new towns, and we welcome this update as a key marker towards this goal."
		+
		+	"New towns must be places where people want to live and must be built for the long term. We welcome the Taskforce’s ambition to deliver well-connected, sustainable communities supported by strong social infrastructure. Delivering that vision means integrating coherent planning and design at all levels, from spatial planning to architectural design."
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		+	"At the same time, the vast majority of the homes and buildings that the UK will need by 2050 already exist, and these communities must not be neglected. In particular, the task of retrofitting homes and buildings so that they are sustainable and resilient to a changing climate is only becoming more urgent and CIAT looks forward to the publication of an ambitious Warm Homes Plan as soon as possible."
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		+	"Chartered Architectural Technologists will continue to support these twin priorities, bringing their unique skills to bear to deliver a safe and sustainable built environment that meets the needs of current and future generations."

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	= Background =		= Background =

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	In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.		In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.
		+
		+	[[File:New Towns Taskforce banner 1000.jpg]]

	= Aims of the Taskforce =		= Aims of the Taskforce =

	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.		The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.
		+
		+	[[File:New Towns Task force title headshots 1000.jpg]]

	= Lessons from the past =		= Lessons from the past =

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	* Construction industry responds to general election announcement.		* Construction industry responds to general election announcement.
	* ECA general election campaign.		* ECA general election campaign.
		+	* Eco towns.
		+	* Garden cities.
		+	* Garden communities.
		+	* Garden communities and the historic environment.
		+	* Garden towns.
	* Government announces an overhaul of the planning system.		* Government announces an overhaul of the planning system.
	* Grey belt land		* Grey belt land
	* Industry reacts to first labour government King's speech in fifteen years.		* Industry reacts to first labour government King's speech in fifteen years.
		+	* Local plan.
		+	* Masterplanning.
		+	* National planning policy framework.
		+	* Neighbourhood planning.
		+	* New Towns Act.
		+	* New Town Development Corporation.
		+	* New towns heritage.
		+	* New Towns: the rise, fall and rebirth.
		+	* New Towns Taskforce.
	* NPPF.		* NPPF.
	* The construction industry and the general election.		* The construction industry and the general election.
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	* The construction industry prepares for imminent general election.		* The construction industry prepares for imminent general election.
	* The general election and the construction industry.		* The general election and the construction industry.
		+	* Town.
		+	* Town and Country Planning Act.
		+	* Urban sprawl.
	* New Towns Taskforce.		* New Towns Taskforce.

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	= Draft principles =		= Draft principles =

−	~~Vision led: have a clear long term vision~~ for ~~each~~ town, with ~~a distinct identity, so they become places residents are proud to call home~~.	+	The Taskforce has developed draft principles, published 13 February 2025 to provide the building blocks for every new town – with an expectation of ambitions beyond these..

		+	* Vision led: have a clear long term vision for each town, with a distinct identity, so they become places residents are proud to call home.
	* Higher density: be built at a higher density that enables residents to walk to local amenities, take advantage of easier travel further afield and relax in shared, inclusive, open green spaces close to home.		* Higher density: be built at a higher density that enables residents to walk to local amenities, take advantage of easier travel further afield and relax in shared, inclusive, open green spaces close to home.
	* Long-term stewardship: have a clear plan for maintaining the town through its lifetime, to ensure it continues to meet residents’ needs.		* Long-term stewardship: have a clear plan for maintaining the town through its lifetime, to ensure it continues to meet residents’ needs.

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		+	= Background =
		+
	On 31 July 2024, the government announced the establishment of a New Homes Taskforce. In September 2024 the New Towns Taskforce was established, with Sir Michael Lyons (see Lyons Housing Review) as its chair and Dame Kate Barker as (former non-exec director at Taylor Wimpey) as Deputy Chair. The task forces acts as an independent expert advisory panel appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.		On 31 July 2024, the government announced the establishment of a New Homes Taskforce. In September 2024 the New Towns Taskforce was established, with Sir Michael Lyons (see Lyons Housing Review) as its chair and Dame Kate Barker as (former non-exec director at Taylor Wimpey) as Deputy Chair. The task forces acts as an independent expert advisory panel appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.

	In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.		In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.
		+
		+	= Aims of the Taskforce =

	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.		The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.

−	~~The Programme builds on lessons~~ from past ~~UK initiatives, including post-1945 new towns, Eco-towns and Garden Communities.~~	+	= Lessons from the past =

−	~~ensuring future developments are well-planned~~, ~~sustainable, and community~~-focused. A clear, locally specific vision is essential, guiding each town’s purpose and benefits. Strong community engagement ensures local support and alignment with residents’ needs. Site selection should be strategic, leveraging existing infrastructure while requiring further investment. Balanced communities must feature diverse housing options, including social housing, and encourage SME housebuilders.	+	The Programme builds on lessons from past UK initiatives, including post-1945 new towns, Eco-towns and Garden Communities. These shape the Taskforce’s recommendations, ensuring new towns serve as exemplary models of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development for future generations via:
−		+
−	~~Economic sustainability is key, with~~ new towns ~~fostering business growth and job opportunities. Effective public transport within towns and strong links to wider networks are essential. Environmental sustainability must be prioritized~~, ~~with net~~-~~zero targets, climate resilience,~~ and ~~biodiversity promotion~~. ~~Health and well-being should be central, with access to green spaces and nature.~~	+
−		+
−	Social infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, community centers, and cultural spaces, is crucial to fostering social cohesion and improving quality of life. Long-term funding models must attract private investment while adapting to market conditions. Stewardship and governance structures must be in place from the outset to maintain infrastructure over time.	+
−		+
−	These ~~lessons~~ shape the Taskforce’s recommendations, ensuring new towns serve as exemplary models of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development for future generations	+

	* Vision – Delivery at scale requires a clear, locally-specific vision including what is to be achieved, grounded in local communities and clarity on the unique benefits of each town		* Vision – Delivery at scale requires a clear, locally-specific vision including what is to be achieved, grounded in local communities and clarity on the unique benefits of each town
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	* Stewardship – A sustainable stewardship model must be in place from the outset, including clear governance structures to maintain infrastructure over the long term		* Stewardship – A sustainable stewardship model must be in place from the outset, including clear governance structures to maintain infrastructure over the long term

−	~~Building on these lessons~~, and to meet the ~~government’s ambition~~ for ~~new towns to role~~-~~model exemplary development,~~ the ~~Taskforce has developed draft principles~~, ~~published today~~, ~~which should~~ provide the ~~building blocks~~ for ~~every~~ new ~~town – with an expectation of ambition beyond this~~.	+	= Draft principles =
		+
		+	Vision led: have a clear long term vision for each town, with a distinct identity, so they become places residents are proud to call home.
		+
		+	* Higher density: be built at a higher density that enables residents to walk to local amenities, take advantage of easier travel further afield and relax in shared, inclusive, open green spaces close to home.
		+	* Long-term stewardship: have a clear plan for maintaining the town through its lifetime, to ensure it continues to meet residents’ needs.
		+	* Community engagement: establish clear and effective ways to engage the local community in shaping the vision and goals for the area.
		+	* Well-connected: have effective public transport within the town itself as well as links to wider transport networks and support cycling and walking.
		+	* Business creation, growth and employment opportunities: provide jobs for residents and enable businesses to grow, supporting the government’s economic growth mission.
		+	* Healthy and safe communities: promote healthy lives, providing communities with easy access to parks and nature.
		+	* Balanced communities: provide a diverse range of high-quality housing with a range of housing types to suit the needs of a balanced community, including affordable housing and homes for social rent.
		+	* Social infrastructure: focus on building thriving communities, ensuring access to good schools, cultural and sporting facilities, healthcare and hospitals to ensure new residents have the facilities they need from the outset.
		+	* Environmental sustainability: support climate resilience and biodiversity and be ambitious in meeting environmental targets, meaning cleaner air, more parks and green spaces that are better for wellbeing.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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		+	On 31 July 2024, the government announced the establishment of a New Homes Taskforce. In September 2024 the New Towns Taskforce was established, with Sir Michael Lyons (see Lyons Housing Review) as its chair and Dame Kate Barker as (former non-exec director at Taylor Wimpey) as Deputy Chair. The task forces acts as an independent expert advisory panel appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to support the government to deliver the next generation of new towns.
		+
		+	In February 2026 the New Towns Taskforce published its interim report, as a policy statement updating the government on progress in its first six months, the policy paper '[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/building-new-towns-for-the-future/building-new-towns-for-the-future Building new towns for the future]' is briefly summarised below.
		+
		+	The New Towns Programme aims to drive economic growth by improving job opportunities and housing availability. It seeks to accelerate housing delivery with diverse tenures, including affordable and high-quality social housing. The programme focuses on creating well-planned communities with essential infrastructure, services, and green spaces. It promotes environmental resilience, aligning with the government’s net-zero goals through sustainable design and low-carbon infrastructure. Additionally, it aims to transform large-scale development by improving long-term planning and infrastructure provision, whereby each settlement has at least 10,000 homes, ensuring a system-wide approach to urban expansion and revitalisation where needed.
		+
		+	The Programme builds on lessons from past UK initiatives, including post-1945 new towns, Eco-towns and Garden Communities.
		+
		+	ensuring future developments are well-planned, sustainable, and community-focused. A clear, locally specific vision is essential, guiding each town’s purpose and benefits. Strong community engagement ensures local support and alignment with residents’ needs. Site selection should be strategic, leveraging existing infrastructure while requiring further investment. Balanced communities must feature diverse housing options, including social housing, and encourage SME housebuilders.
		+
		+	Economic sustainability is key, with new towns fostering business growth and job opportunities. Effective public transport within towns and strong links to wider networks are essential. Environmental sustainability must be prioritized, with net-zero targets, climate resilience, and biodiversity promotion. Health and well-being should be central, with access to green spaces and nature.
		+
		+	Social infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, community centers, and cultural spaces, is crucial to fostering social cohesion and improving quality of life. Long-term funding models must attract private investment while adapting to market conditions. Stewardship and governance structures must be in place from the outset to maintain infrastructure over time.
		+
		+	These lessons shape the Taskforce’s recommendations, ensuring new towns serve as exemplary models of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development for future generations
		+
		+	* Vision – Delivery at scale requires a clear, locally-specific vision including what is to be achieved, grounded in local communities and clarity on the unique benefits of each town
		+	* Community engagement – Need clear, effective engagement with the local community with goals for the area.
		+	* Site selection – Strategically rational, supported by existing infrastructure, ideally with local support to ensure successful development. Additional infrastructure investment will be required to go beyond this approach
		+	* Balanced communities and diverse housing – Resilient communities rely on appropriate housing stock, including development by SME housebuilders for different housing types and tenures, inc. social housing.
		+	* Business creation, growth and employment opportunities – Places for work and business growth.
		+	* Well-connected – Effective public transport within the town itself as well as links to wider transport networks
		+	* Environmental sustainability – New towns must be ambitious in meeting environmental targets, including to achieve net zero, support climate resilience and encourage biodiversity, to ensure they are fit for the future.
		+	* Healthy and safe communities – Must promote healthy lives, with access to green spaces, parks and nature.
		+	* Social infrastructure – Build whole communities, with provision of social infrastructure at the outset, including hospitals, schools, community centres, cultural, sporting facilities, and shops. Social infrastructure supports desirability, helping address disparities in human capital, promoting social cohesion, wellbeing and health
		+	* Long-term funding – This is essential for new towns, requiring sensitivity to development types and market conditions to attract private investment and ensure successful long-term delivery
		+	* Stewardship – A sustainable stewardship model must be in place from the outset, including clear governance structures to maintain infrastructure over the long term
		+
		+	Building on these lessons, and to meet the government’s ambition for new towns to role-model exemplary development, the Taskforce has developed draft principles, published today, which should provide the building blocks for every new town – with an expectation of ambition beyond this.
		+
	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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