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John Sturzaker - Green belts: What’s the point?

5:30pm - 6:30pm / Tuesday 26th September 2017 / Venue: Lecture Theatre 6 Rendall Building
Type: Lecture / Category: Department
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Most of us have heard of green belts, and many of us think they’re a good thing. But how much do we really know about what they are supposed to achieve, and how successful they have been? This lecture will puncture a few myths about green belts and ask whether we should think more seriously about whether they continue to play an important role in the future of our cities.