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Sour Town
Protesters demonstrate against British eco-towns |
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30 Jun 2008 |
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| Posted at 10:18 AM on 30 Jun 2008 Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Britain's Parliament Monday to protest the government's plan to build 15 eco-towns. The government is proposing communities characterized by sustainable construction, public transportation, green space, and walkability. It hopes to have five eco-towns built by 2016, and five more by 2020. Monday marks the last day of the government's first phase of consultation wit ... |
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