Design Although only one chapter of Howard's book focused directly on the design of a garden city, this was a key aspect of the plan to reform and resolve the problems of both town and country. design suggested how core principles could be manifested in the physical planning Howard’s of a settlement, creating an aesthetically pleasing, healthy environment, which promoted community and reflected the social reform he advocated. He emphasised that his design was not prescriptive but rather, whilst maintaining the underlying principles, the 'plan must depend on the site selected'. Figure 1.2 shows, however, that, Howard did prescribe figures for the area of land required to support the population which would in turn create a sustainable community. Figure.1.2 Howard's plan for a garden city. city was characterised by extensive public green space. As figure 1.3 Howard’s model shows, the city was designed as a series of interconnected but distinct sectors. Each was to house a community, with necessary facilities for the life of the residents. At the centre of the whole plan lay key civic buildings, such as the town hall, museums, art gallery and theatre, encircling central gardens. These were themselves surrounded by a Central Park, and around this was an arcade, and a 'Crystal Palace' housing shops and exhibitions. Moving outwards were residential areas with a Grand Avenue providing further open, public space and provision for sports fields, local churches and schools. Zones for industry were separated from residential areas and on the edge of the city lay agricultural land. Beyond these lay the more rural requirements of the city including allotments and farms.
Design Although only one chapter of Howard's book focused directly on the design of a garden city, this was a key aspect of the plan to reform and resolve the problems of both town and country. Howard’s design suggested how core principles could be manifested in the physical planning of a settlement, creating an aesthetically pleasing, healthy environment, which promoted community and reflected the social reform he advocated. He emphasised that his design was not prescriptive but rather, whilst maintaining the underlying principles, the 'plan must depend on the site selected'. Figure 1.2 shows, however, that, Howard did prescribe figures for the area of land required to support the population which would in turn create a sustainable community. Figure.1.2 Howard's plan for a garden city. Howard’s model city was characterised by extensive public green space. As figure 1.3 shows, the city was designed as a series of interconnected but distinct sectors. Each was to house a community, with necessary facilities for the life of the residents. At the centre of the whole plan lay key civic buildings, such as the town hall, museums, art gallery and theatre, encircling central gardens. These were themselves surrounded by a Central Park, and around this was an arcade, and a 'Crystal Palace' housing shops and exhibitions. Moving outwards were residential areas with a Grand Avenue providing further open, public space and provision for sports fields, local churches and schools. Zones for industry were separated from residential areas and on the edge of the city lay agricultural land. Beyond these lay the more rural requirements of the city including allotments and farms.