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King’s charity proposes Poundbury-style approach to housebuilding

By 2026-06-08T12:12:00

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More than a dozen regional forums to be established in coming months to push Duchy of Cornwall’s divisive model of urbanism

King Charles’ charity has launched an series of regional forums to encourage housebuilders to deliver Poundbury-style communities across the UK.

The King’s Foundation and the University of the Built Environment will introduce 14 regional forums under the partnership’s Regional Building Foundation (RBF). The initiative has a vision to create “walkable, characterful neighbourhoods, delivered in line with place building principles.”

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