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King Charles Built His Dream Town. The Results Have Shocked The Critics

The King's ideal town of the future
Why did the King build his own town?
The origins of the dream
Master builders
The master plan
A passion for traditional architecture
Affordable housing
Community feeling
Mixed-use buildings
A feudal Disneyland
Proving the sceptics wrong
Phase One
Social housing
Artisan atmosphere
Small businesses
Charles and the chocolate factory
Queen Mother Square
The Duchess of Cornwall
Buckingham Palace replica
Strathmore House
Reasonably priced homes
Coach House
Local schools
Places to play
Green credentials
Renewable energy
Retirement living
Poundbury replicas
A garden paradise
Poundbury residents celebrate the King
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The King's ideal town of the future

Famous for his love of classical architecture, King Charles lll is creating a model town on his own Duchy of Cornwall land on the fringes of Dorchester, Dorset. He's named it Poundbury. A medley of Georgian houses, Dorset cottages and even a miniature replica of Buckingham Palace, it is intended to be a place of beauty, reflecting local character. Private and social housing will stand side-by-side, and people can walk to the shops, school and places of work with ease. Let's see how the King's town is coming along...

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Susan Springate

27 June 2023

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