Poundbury - in pictures

  • When land owned by the then-Prince of Wales was earmarked in 1987 for a new community near Dorchester, he took the opportunity to challenge modern planning and create a model of excellence. All photos: Getty Images
    When land owned by the then-Prince of Wales was earmarked in 1987 for a new community near Dorchester, he took the opportunity to challenge modern planning and create a model of excellence. All photos: Getty Images
  • Well-known architect Leon Krier, left, was appointed in 1989 to work on the concept for what would become Poundbury
    Well-known architect Leon Krier, left, was appointed in 1989 to work on the concept for what would become Poundbury
  • The four key principles are: Architecture of place that reflects local character and identity
    The four key principles are: Architecture of place that reflects local character and identity
  • Affordable housing that is integrated with and indistinguishable from private housing
    Affordable housing that is integrated with and indistinguishable from private housing
  • A walkable community designed to be welcoming for all non-car road users
    A walkable community designed to be welcoming for all non-car road users
  • A mix of uses including homes, retail, other employment and public areas
    A mix of uses including homes, retail, other employment and public areas
  • Dorset estimates that Poundbury will have established 1,760 full-time equivalent jobs by 2025 and employment for 2,640 people
    Dorset estimates that Poundbury will have established 1,760 full-time equivalent jobs by 2025 and employment for 2,640 people
  • Poundbury is home to more than 4,600 people
    Poundbury is home to more than 4,600 people
  • Even the parking is generally provided in landscaped courtyards
    Even the parking is generally provided in landscaped courtyards