Futureproof new towns: international lessons on how to build flexible and adaptable new towns in England

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Series of international case studies accompanying the RTPI's interim report into futureproofing new towns, which explores the necessity of the next wave of new towns in England having flexibility and adaptability. Areas covered include: Almere in the Netherlands, Freiburg in Germany, the Paris region in France, Chandigarh in India, Daybreak in Utah (USA) and Curitiba in Brazil.

History

First published: 12 February 2026.

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Publisher History

The Royal Town Planning Institute produces publications on a wide range of topics related to planning, providing good practice advice, outline key RTPI policy positions and research reports.


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