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Georgian Cities: Terraced Houses in Bath

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This lecture explores the unique urbanism of Bath, a Georgian city characterized by terraced houses with distinct front and back facades, reflecting the social status of its wealthy inhabitants. The speaker delves into the architectural features, building methods, and evolution of these houses, emphasizing the importance of preserving their original design to maintain the city's heritage.

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Housing and Cities

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New Urbanism

New Urbanism is an urban design movement that promotes environmentally friendly habits by creating walkable neighbourhoods containing a wide range of housing and job types. It arose in the United States in the early 1980s, and has gradually influenced many aspects of real estate development, urban planning, and municipal land-use strategies. New Urbanism attempts to address the ills associated with urban sprawl and post-Second World War suburban development.

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Architecture

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