King Charles III built a town from scratch. It embodies his worldview.

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POUNDBURY, England — If you want to understand King Charles III, and his strong views on human desire and drain pipes, on social order and painted doors, this is the place.

The 74-year-old monarch, to be crowned on Saturday, built this town. From scratch. Dismissed by his critics as a feudal Disneyland for nostalgists. Celebrated by its residents as livable and lovely.

Officially, Poundbury is an “autonomous urban extension,” a community of about 4,600 residents, at the edge of Dorchester in south England, just a few miles from the sea.

 

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[billd766]

He seems to have done a very good job and tend to back up his words with deeds.

 

I doubt that many architects live in houses or villages that they designed themselves.

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Actually, he seems to have come up with the idea of the 15 minute city, or, at least realized it, before there was such a catchphrase.

[RayWright]

There's also Nansledan in Cornwall, which is just outside Newquay. Similar concept. 

 

 

 

As well as Trevethow Riel in Truro, which also includes the local Waitrose for selling Duchy products!

 

Property isn't cheap mind, but both sites have affordable housing for locals.