‘Overspill theory’ aims to simultaneously support suburban growth in less densely populated areas, whilst also reducing congestion within inner city areas. It is a method of urban management which attempts to reduce … See more

Slum clearance programs had been planned in the UK since before the second World War. They were put on hold due to the war and were further slowed down by the impacts that … See more

For many people, the choice was between living in the slums of a city in which they desired to be and preferred to live, or more live-able housing … See more

England
• Glossop: Gamesley
• Essex: Harold Hill
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Overspill populations in the UK were mainly derived from the highly populated areas of inner-city London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. The official estimated overspill … See more

The concept of overspill estates was to relocate people who were on housing lists due to their relatively poor living circumstances. In order to enable this relocation, industry and a workforce also needed to be established in overspill areas to create … See more

• Exurb
• London overspill
• Urban sprawl
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