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1
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what was it built on

A

a greenbelt

2
Q

what did it offer

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4500 new homes

3
Q

what did it aim for

A

providing affordable quality housing that was sustainable

4
Q

arguments for the great park

A
  • generated jobs
  • 27km cycle route
  • lies adjacent to the A1 meaning an easy route to the airport
5
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arguments against great park

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  • 3 story properties for £188,000
  • environmental concerns
  • no garuntee of jobs creation
  • traffic in Gosforth and Newcastle increase