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homes, a process that is being phased to meet market demand. By the time it is complete it is expected that the population of Dorchester will have increased by a quarter – approximately 4,500 people. Results from the 2015 Poundbury Business Survey report that the Poundbury community has generated approximately 1.5 jobs per home – suggesting that Poundbury has provided the right environment for businesses to thrive in Dorchester. Half of those enterprises were first established in Poundbury, mainly comprising small independent artisan businesses. This reflects the Duchy’ s decision to create affordable workshop and retail spaces, providing an entrepreneurial environment which enables smaller businesses to establish and thrive. Ben Murphy, Deputy Estate Director for Dorchester at the Duchy of Cornwall, said:“ Poundbury demonstrates that it is possible to build high quality, traditional housing at affordable prices, and successfully integrate private and affordable homes with retail, offices and factories. High density walkable neighbourhoods enable people to meet many of their daily needs on foot, rather than use their car.” He adds:“ Emphasis is placed on the quality of architecture, urban design and the use of traditional materials, which has created an attractive place of real character in which people choose to live, work, shop and play.”
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