Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of urban planning. One key figure is Ebenezer Howard, who in 1898 proposed the idea of the 'Garden City'. He believed that cities were overcrowded and unhealthy, so he designed a city with a population limit of about 32,000 people. This city would be surrounded by greenbelts, and it would combine the benefits of town and country. Interestingly, Howard's plan also included separate zones for residential, industrial, and agricultural areas. However, his original design was never fully implemented as he imagined, but it influenced later suburban developments worldwide.
❓ According to the lecture, what was a key feature of Ebenezer Howard's proposed 'Garden City'?
A. A. It had a strict population limit of 32,000 residents.
B. B. It was designed to be completely self-sufficient in food production.
C. C. It focused on high-density housing to reduce land use.
D. D. It was first fully built in the early 20th century.
✅ 正确答案
A. It had a strict population limit of 32,000 residents.