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> But after two days wandering the streets and talking to residents who have forked out big money to be guinea pigs in this experiment, it’s clear Poundbury’s s

> But after two days wandering the streets and talking to residents who have forked out big money to be guinea pigs in this experiment, it’s clear Poundbury’s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. I'm sure the area being pre-gentrified has nothing to do with the opinions of the locals whatsoever. Cynicism aside, I do empathize with Prince Charles view on brutalist architecture here. (But what do I know? The only books on architecture I ever read were Christopher Alexander's The Timeless Way Of Building and A Pattern Language, and only because I heard they somehow were influential on software development)

adrian_b 5y ago
I have not understood what you mean by "pre-gentrified". According to the article, this was built on land previously owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. I assume that the land was not inhabited, so there were no former locals who were displaced by the new ones. Moreover, the article says that one third of the houses have been reserved for those who cannot afford to buy such a house, so a majority of the current locals might belong to the "gentry", but a significant part should have a lower income.
- ramraj07 5y ago
  I will be curious to know the racial and ethnic composition of this town. I have no background but the reporter seems to be trying really hard to vindicate the prince and it’s not clear that’s justified from the contents. “Even real estate agents love it” I mean yeah they love any monstrosity of a building if it sells, especially to white people.
  - throwawaybumeer 5y ago
    Ramraj- you are racist. I am sure Komodo health would love to see your postings about your complete distaste for white people. If you are so bothered by white people, move back to Chennai.
  - ecpottinger 5y ago
    Don't forget the average family income too.
  - dukeyukey 5y ago
    Here you go: https://mapping.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/statistics-and-insights/areaprofiles/Ward/dorchester-poundbury https://mapping.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/statistics-and-insights... Pretty much the same as the rest of Dorset and southwest England.
  - dazc 5y ago
    The area where this town is located does not have a racilly/ethnically diverse population that is in anyway comparable to many other places in the UK. If it were otherwise I have no doubt the ethnic make up would be the same.
- pityJuke 5y ago
  > Moreover, the article says that one third of the houses have been reserved for those who cannot afford to buy such a house, so a majority of the current locals might belong to the "gentry", but a significant part should have a lower income. Hah! >The royal family has used a secretive procedure to vet three parliamentary acts that have prevented residents on Prince Charles’ estate from buying their own homes for decades, the Guardian can reveal. >His £1bn Duchy of Cornwall estate was later given special exemptions in the acts that denied residents the legal right to buy their own homes outright. [1] [1]: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/09/prince-charles-vetted-laws-that-stop-his-tenants-buying-their-homes https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/09/prince-charl...
- kitd 5y ago
  Yes, it's literally a green-field development. Nice part of the country. It's where Thomas Hardy lived. Nearby Dorchester is "Casterbridge" in his books.

adrian_b 5y ago

I have not understood what you mean by "pre-gentrified". According to the article, this was built on land previously owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. I assume that the land was not inhabited, so there were no former locals who were displaced by the new ones. Moreover, the article says that one third of the houses have been reserved for those who cannot afford to buy such a house, so a majority of the current locals might belong to the "gentry", but a significant part should have a lower income.

ramraj07 5y ago
I will be curious to know the racial and ethnic composition of this town. I have no background but the reporter seems to be trying really hard to vindicate the prince and it’s not clear that’s justified from the contents. “Even real estate agents love it” I mean yeah they love any monstrosity of a building if it sells, especially to white people.
- throwawaybumeer 5y ago
  Ramraj- you are racist. I am sure Komodo health would love to see your postings about your complete distaste for white people. If you are so bothered by white people, move back to Chennai.
- ecpottinger 5y ago
  Don't forget the average family income too.
- dukeyukey 5y ago
  Here you go: https://mapping.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/statistics-and-insights/areaprofiles/Ward/dorchester-poundbury https://mapping.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/statistics-and-insights... Pretty much the same as the rest of Dorset and southwest England.
- dazc 5y ago
  The area where this town is located does not have a racilly/ethnically diverse population that is in anyway comparable to many other places in the UK. If it were otherwise I have no doubt the ethnic make up would be the same.
pityJuke 5y ago
> Moreover, the article says that one third of the houses have been reserved for those who cannot afford to buy such a house, so a majority of the current locals might belong to the "gentry", but a significant part should have a lower income. Hah! >The royal family has used a secretive procedure to vet three parliamentary acts that have prevented residents on Prince Charles’ estate from buying their own homes for decades, the Guardian can reveal. >His £1bn Duchy of Cornwall estate was later given special exemptions in the acts that denied residents the legal right to buy their own homes outright. [1] [1]: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/09/prince-charles-vetted-laws-that-stop-his-tenants-buying-their-homes https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/09/prince-charl...
kitd 5y ago
Yes, it's literally a green-field development. Nice part of the country. It's where Thomas Hardy lived. Nearby Dorchester is "Casterbridge" in his books.