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Public landscaping is an integral part of New Town design. Planters are widely used in urbanized areas. Because planters are raised above sidewalk level, pedestrians are prevented from walking on the flowers. |
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Public landscaping is an integral part of New Town design. Planters are widely used in urbanized areas. Because planters are raised above sidewalk level, pedestrians are prevented from walking on the flowers. |
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This planter in Hemel Hempstead has a
nice slant to it, which provides some artistic variety to the setting.
Note the bronze statue behind the planter. |
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Public art is a major feature of New
Towns.
This sculpture, similar to many others in Hemel Hempstead, portrays an element of family life. This fits with the idea that New Towns were designed primarily for young families looking for jobs and desiring relatively inexpensive housing. |
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Open space parks are found close to the downtown center of English New Towns. This one has a canal as its water feature. |