ConnectedCities is inspired by Ebenezer Howard's idea of a group of Garden Cities connected by electric railways to form a Social City. The vision is for compact, walkable developments around existing and new railway stations. Groups of settlements - some existing, some new - are linked by existing railways and cluster about a 'hub town'. Together they form a ConnectedCity.

In a ConnectedCity development only occurs within 1km of a rail station, but in a broad range of circumstances: 

All growth is coordinated jointly by the towns of the ConnectedCity.

How the TCPA's Garden City Principles apply in a ConnectedCity

Land value capture for the benefit of the community

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - No

Strong vision, leadership and community engagement

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes

Community ownership of land and long-term stewardship of assets

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes where possible

Town Growth Zone - No

Mixed-tenure homes and housing types that are genuinely affordable

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes

A wide range of local jobs in the Garden City within easy commuting distance of homes

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes

Beautifully and imaginatively designed homes with gardens, combining the best of town and country to create healthy communities, and including opportunities to grow food

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes where possible

Strong cultural, recreational and shopping facilities in walkable, vibrant, sociable neighbourhoods

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes 

Integrated and accessible transport systems, with walking, cycling and public transport designed to be the most attractive forms of local transport

New Green Town - Yes

New Green Quarter - Yes

Town Growth Zone - Yes