WEEK 2: Case study: Texas in the shires

1) Why are Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Swindon growing rapidly?

• Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Swindon were chosen as locations for expansion in the 1950's and 1960's, when the government was looking for places to put Londoners displaced from demolished slums.
• They are all on motorways connected to London and have decent train links.
• Although the quasi-private development corporations founded to develop the cities are gone, the pro-growth corporate mindset remains.
• Due to least expensive housing and commercial properties along with cheap land near the motorways which attracts more business.
• Advertisement campaign through TV intended to attract families and businesses.

2) Why might there growth strategy be 'mad'?

• These three states are developing and updating themselves in a very fast process which might be a disadvantage in future.
• Due to the continuous entry of immigrants in a high rate which is affecting the people already living in the cities and eventually leading to high population.
• Providing very cheap housing and commercial properties to the people, leading to economic crisis.

3) What do you think is it a good strategy to continue with?

Yes, this strategy is good. Since, this world that we live in operates in a globalized form. I believe every nation should have a conception on how to develop their nation and bring upon modifications. Which this strategy applied reflects the concepts of developing and improving one's nation.

4) Would you live in any of these three towns?

Yes, i would live in any of these three towns. Since, it provides affordable house and good transportation system. Moreover, with the rapid developing speed of these cities, people could really be amused with what the city have to provide more to satisfy them. Thus, anyone could have a easy life in ant of these cities.