New UK town plan proposes 400,000 homes east of Cambridge

express.co.uk

A £100 billion plan proposes building a new town east of Cambridge with 400,000 homes, aiming to address the UK's housing crisis. The "Forest City" project, developed by entrepreneur Shiv Malik and Joe Reeve, would cover 45,000 acres of agricultural land, including significant forest and wetland areas. Critics have labeled the proposal a "dystopian concrete sprawl," while supporters argue it's a creative solution for economic growth and housing needs.


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