Ebenezer Howard's Garden City Concepts

What is Letchworth Garden City considered an example of today?

• A unique town and example to architects and planners

• A bustling industrial hub

• A historical site for ancient ruins

• A modern agricultural center

Who was the social reformer behind the idea of Garden Cities?

• Thomas More

• Henry George

• Ebenezer Howard

• Edward Bellamy

What societal problem did Ebenezer Howard observe that motivated his Garden City idea?

• Lack of entertainment options

• Poor public transportation

• Terrible living conditions in cities and towns

• Insufficient agricultural output

Which of the following was NOT an idealist whose works influenced Ebenezer Howard?

• Thomas More

• Henry George

• Robert Owen

• Edward Bellamy

Which industrial village, established in 1888, served as a precursor to Howard's Garden City idea?

• Bournville

• Port Sunlight

• Saltaire

• New Lanark

What was the original title of Ebenezer Howard's book, published in 1898?

• Garden Cities of Tomorrow

• A Peaceful Path to Real Reform

• The Three Magnets

• Utopia

What concept did Howard propose Garden Cities would combine?

• Industry and agriculture

• Urban and rural life

• Commerce and leisure

• Education and healthcare

What was a key element of the Garden City vision regarding profits from rents?

• They were distributed to shareholders

• They were used to fund government projects

• They were reinvested in the town for the benefit of the people

• They were used to pay off national debt

When was the Garden City Association formed to gain support for Howard's idea?

• 1898

• 1899

• 1902

• 1903

What was the new title of Howard's book when it was republished in 1902?

• To-morrow

• Garden Cities of Tomorrow

• The Three Magnets

• City of Health