New Towns in an Old Country

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Social Development in Early Milton Keynes. Part memoir, part recollections from the front line of new town social development., the Social Development Officer at Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Peter Waterman, explains how he and his colleagues promoted social development in the city.

Social Development in Early Milton Keynes. Part memoir, part recollections from the front line of new town social development., the Social Development Officer at Milton Keynes Development Corporation, Peter Waterman, explains how he and his colleagues promoted social development in the city.

Contents:

  1. Roots: Tunbridge Wells, Medway Towns, Evacuation and Risca, South Wales

  2. The Evolution of Garden Cities as New Towns

  3. The Plan for Milton Keynes: Featuring social development

  4. Voicing the hopes and needs of future residents for their homes and neighbourhoods

  5. Supporting Settling-in: Social Development; Field Work; and Client for Social Facilities

  6. Working with Partners: Health, Education, Social Services, Leisure and Cultural Facilities

  7. Nurturing the Voluntary Sector

  8. Challenges to Milton Keynes’ Future Social Development

242pp. paperback

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