Examples of use of urban extension
1. Poundbury, an urban extension to Dorchester, was conceived by the Prince to inspire tightly–knit town planning and traditional design after he derided contemporary architecture.
2. Yet the planners seek a tram route through it, and Whitehall wants it for "a major sustainable urban extension", relieving developers of pressure to renew central sites to higher densities.
3. You just have to employ an architect, which they on the whole refuse to do.‘ Poundbury, an urban extension to Dorchester in Dorset, is the Prince of Wales‘s grand project but de Botton is unimpressed. ‘Prince Charles‘s village just seems to wish it was back in 1750, like an aged relative who sees you as an adult and somehow can‘t help but wish you were who you were 30 years ago.‘ David Pretty, group chief executive of Barratt, said: ‘The image of housebuilders creating nothing but little boxes and not being involved in attractive design is long out of date.