Planned Communities and the Garden City Movement

Urban Planning Movements

• The English Garden City Movement was founded by Ebenezer Howard.

Characteristics of Planned Communities

• A common characteristic of planned communities is that they are designed to be self-contained and separate from the surrounding urban environment.

Garden Cities of To-morrow

• The concept of Garden Cities of To-morrow, developed by Ebenezer Howard, aimed at creating planned communities that would combine the benefits of town and country living.

The Garden City Movement

• The three magnets of the Garden City Movement were: Country, Town, and Town-Country, which represented the attraction of rural environments, urban amenities, and the ideal balance between the two, respectively.

Garden City Concept

• The main components of the Garden City concept include:
  • A limited population size to prevent overcrowding
  • A greenbelt of agricultural land surrounding the city to preserve nature and provide food
  • A decentralized, radial city plan with multiple centers of activity
  • A range of social services and community facilities
  • A balance between residence, industry, and agriculture