new town
noun/ˈnjuː taʊn/
/ˈnuː taʊn/
- one of the complete towns that were planned and built in the UK after 1946
- The British new towns, such as Milton Keynes, are looked on as one of the major achievements of post-war planning.
CultureThere were more than 30 new towns. They were established by the government to encourage people, businesses and industries to move out of the crowded cities. Some, such as Milton Keynes and Telford, became large successful towns, but not all of them attracted as many people or businesses as they expected.
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