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Bournville Village

Bournville Village is a historic model village in Birmingham, England, developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the Cadbury family for workers at their chocolate factory. Designed with a focus on improving living conditions, it features well-planned housing, green spaces, and community amenities, aiming to promote a healthier, more comfortable lifestyle. Bournville exemplifies early efforts in social housing and urban design, emphasizing quality of life and worker welfare, and remains a notable example of thoughtful industrial-era community planning.