Residents Request High Density in their Neighborhoods

Surveys find that residents in the UK want high density development.

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June 28, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

"The results of consultation in Ashford by masterplanner Urban Initiatives revealed strong support for high-density, high-rise development around the town's train station rather than two other options presented, which included sprawling new development on the outskirts."

"The revelation comes as a major survey in the South-east, released this week, further challenged the perception among local politicians that they will be voted out if they approve high-density housing."

Thanks to Adam Weiss

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