The lessons ‘new’ New Towns can learn from the original: New Civil Engineer speaks to Mace Consult
Stevenage was designated as the first new town in 1946 and is undergoing a £1bn regeneration programme involving new homes, offices, retail and public spaces.
The programme is being delivered through a public-private partnership, by Mace Consult, and New Civil Engineer recently visited to learn what lessons ‘new’ new towns can learn from the original.
The in-depth article, which features the views of the leader of Stevenage Borough Council and its assistant director of regeneration, highlights whether, in regenerating or delivering a new town, key factors are a guiding mind, taking a programmatic approach and planning for the long term.
Louise Sunderland, Head of Cities and Places for Mace Consult, sums this up simply when it comes to risks and opportunities: “because when the new towns come to fruition, five or 10 years down the line, you might need to pivot...”
Highlighting the benefits of working in partnership from the outset, the interview can be read in full here.