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Plans To Increase Ipswich's Population By 70,000

1965 , Ipswich (Suffolk)

Cat no. 214079

Anglia news item, on a rooftop in Ipswich Mr. Shankland discusses his company's plans for the expansion of the town.

Standing on a rooftop in Ipswich, overlooking both the docks and the town centre Mr Shankland is interviewed about the Shankland, Cox and Associates proposal for the expansion of Ipswich. Mr Cox and other suited gentleman stand directly behind Mr Shanckland as he explains that the scheme is only in its infancy and there are numerous processes involved. The interviewer probes for information about the specific designated site for the expansion, he is though informed that no decisions have been made. Mr Shankland informs the interviewer about the professional background of his team and the interview ends with Mr Shankland explaining his projected cost of the process.

Keywords

Town planning; Urban expansion

Background Information

The plan never came into action, there was an Ipswich Expansion Inquiry and later the minister decided not to go ahead with the proposed expansion.

Manifestations

Plans To Increase Ipswich's Population By 70,000

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