Prince's Foundation Going To Work In Jamaica

The Prince of Wales and the Jamaican government are set to announce a major redevelopment plan for Trench Town, one of Kingston's most troubled neighborhoods.

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October 3, 2006, 11:00 AM PDT

By Mike Lydon

"According to the Sunday Times, Prince Charles through his architectural charity, The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment, has drawn up plans to redevelop the community by replacing concrete high-rise buildings with traditional lime-washed single-storey houses surrounded by palm trees.

According to the foundation's website, this charity was established to teach and demonstrate in practice those principles of traditional urban design and architecture which put people and the communities of which they are a part, at the centre of the design process.

The report said 3,000 people are to benefit from the redevelopment. The plans are to be unveiled by his representatives here this month."

Thanks to Stephen Johnson

FULL STORY: Report: Prince Charles, Government of Jamaica to fund Trench Town housing

Monday, October 2, 2006 in Jamaica Gleaner

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