Jas Bhalla Works - Thriving Centres In New Towns - Flipbook - Page 8
Identifying common issues
Low densities,
delivered slowly
Most new privately
delivered settlements
lack the necessary size,
density, and connectivity to
establish vibrant centers.
Shops and businesses
require a sufficient
population catchment to
thrive.
Some New Towns have
inadequate overall
populations, while others
lack the density for easy
access to local centers.
Enhancing walking and
cycling connections
between new centers and
existing areas can improve
catchment.
Too much on
the drawing
board
Too many masterplans
set unrealistic and
expectations on the
amount of non-residential
uses lower density places
can support. This overprovision is rarely built
out, as the delivery of
essential amenities and
social infrastructure is
significantly delayed and
watered down.
Assuming a
larger centre
than the size
and density of
the settlement
can support
