What concept emerged in the 1940s in Great Britain aimed at building entirely new communities?

The New Town Concept emerged in the 1940s in Great Britain as a response to the pressing housing crisis following World War II. This initiative aimed to address issues like overcrowding in cities and the need for better living conditions. By planning entirely new communities outside of existing urban areas, the New Town Concept sought to create self-sufficient towns that included residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. This approach not only provided housing but also fostered a balanced community life with green spaces, schools, and local amenities.

The concept was marked by a focus on organized urban design, attempting to incorporate modern planning principles to ensure that these new towns were functional and conducive to a good quality of life. While the Garden City Concept, introduced earlier by Ebenezer Howard, influenced early urban planning, the New Town movement sought to fully realize the potential of newly developed areas tailored to post-war rebuilding efforts.

New Urbanism and Satellite Towns represent later movements and ideas focusing on sustainable development and community design but were not specifically aimed at addressing the context and needs of the 1940s in Britain like the New Town Concept was.