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Freehold Land Societies and housing reform proposal
A letter to The Freeholders argues for expanding Freehold Land Societies to build affordable, sanitary homes near rail lines. The author cites London overcrowding, high rents, and social benefits, proposing a building society model tied to freeholds, ballot-based house allocation, and lower construction costs. He cites Moffatt's suburban village idea, Chilwell experiments, and aims to improve housing for workers and small earners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
London
Drury Lane
Lane
Westminster
Barnsbury Park
Freehold Land Societies
Moffatt
Walthamstow
Birmingham
Land Society
Chilwell
Nottingham
Messrs. Walkers
Chapelbar
Tuomas Brees