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Hemel Hempstead All the elements of a New Town are here: high rise buildings downtown, a parking garage (circular structure), a park with a water feature (lake and fountain), and statuary (lower left) symbolizing family life. |
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Hemel Hempstead All the elements of a New Town are here: high rise buildings downtown, a parking garage (circular structure), a park with a water feature (lake and fountain), and statuary (lower left) symbolizing family life. |
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Hemel Hempstead is located north of
London in England.
It is a typical post-World War Two English New Town. The downtown center consists of a series of high-rise office buildings coupled with a commercial center of stores and shops. |
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Automobiles are driven on the left-hand
side of the street in Great Britain.
Round-abouts, or traffic circles, are often used at major intersections. This "painted" round-about failed to work as a motorist drove right across the yellow circle. |
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Innovative architectural designs are often found in New Towns. In this instance, an office building bridges over a major street leading to the downtown shopping area. |