Even the parking is generally provided in landscaped courtyards
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
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
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
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
Even the parking is generally provided in landscaped courtyards
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
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
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
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
Even the parking is generally provided in landscaped courtyards
