Milton Keynes |
Peachtree City |
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“Red Ways”
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“Paths”
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125 miles of trail
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80-90 miles of trail
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Predominantly bicycles and
pedestrians
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Predominantly golf carts and
pedestrians
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Trails 3m wide, asphalt (red)
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Trails 2.75m wide, gray asphalt
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Trails part of the original
masterplan
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Trails not in the original
development plan
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Trails perceived as “failure”
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Trails perceived as “success”
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Background to City |
Background to City |
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Planned community
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Planned community
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Brief 1967, Masterplan 1970
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City chartered March 9, 1959
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Age 33 years
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Age 44 years
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Built by Ministry of Housing,
local government and private consultants
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Built by private developers
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Original designated area 22,000
acres
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Area 15,500 acres
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Intended for overflow population
from London
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Commuter satellite of Atlanta
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Original population of designated
area 40,000. Intended max. population of city 250,000
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Intended population?
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Current population 207,063
(2001 census)
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Current population 31,580 (2000
census)
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Accessed from M1 (major arterial)
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Accessed from I-85 (major arterial)
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Community website http://www.mkweb.co.uk
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Community website http://www.peachtreecityweb.com/
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