New Towns Act

The New Towns Act of 1946 was a UK law that authorized the government to develop new towns to alleviate overcrowding and housing shortages after World War II. It established a framework for planning, funding, and managing these new communities, often built from scratch or significantly expanded. The aim was to create well-organized, affordable, and healthy living environments, relieving congestion in existing cities. The Act laid the foundation for a systematic approach to urban development, influencing many of the planned towns across the UK and shaping modern urban planning practices.