Failed New Towns
Framework
UK New
Town Strategy
Culture Map
and Negotiations
London Trip Fun
100

What were the names of the failed new towns we covered?

Akon City and Sidewalk, Toronto

100
What does the S in SPAMD stand for? Explain it

Social...

100

Name the 3 reasons main stakeholders in the UK new town strategy

National and Local Government 

Local communities and residents 

Private-sector delivery partners

100

What does BATNA stand for? Explain it 

Best alternative to a negotiated agreement, identify the best option if negotiations fail


100

Which professional did we interview that regularly falls?

Mark

200

What new town was activity #1 was based on?

Forrest City, Malaysia

200

What does the P in SPAMD stand for? Explain it

Practicality...
200

Name the 3 reasons why the UK new town strategy is needed

Addresses housing crisis 

Addresses housing affordability 

Supports economic growth and labour mobility 


200

Is Canada a concept-first or application-first culture? 

Application-first


200

Where did we all go to eat together on Wednesday of the London Trip?

Nando's

300

What were the 3 main reasons that Akon City failed?

Financial Concerns 

Construction Delays

Far Too Ambitious

300

What does the A in SPAMD stand for? Explain it

Approval...

300

Name the 3 new towns that were a specific point of focus for the UK's new town strategy

Tempsford, Bedfordshire 

Crews Hill and Chase Park, Enfield

Leeds South Bank, West Yorkshire  

300

What is the main takeaway from chapter 5: Big D or Little D?

Teams should clarify who decides, who is consulted and if the decision is final or provisional

300

Which day of the trip was my moustache shaved?

Saturday (Day 2)

400

What was the all time high for Akoin?

What is the current price for Akoin?

$0.65 CAD

$0.004 CAD

400

Who had the framework closest to SPAMD and why was it the closest?

It was...

400
Without looking, name all 7 of the UK's new towns

Tempsford, Bedfordshire 

Crews Hill and Chase Park, Enfield

Leeds South Bank, West Yorkshire 

Manchester Victoria North, Greater Manchester 

Thamesmead, Greenwich 

Brabazon and the West Innovation Arc, South Gloucestershire 

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire  

400
How do concept-first cultures begin their conversations? 

1.Theory or general principles

2.Explanation of why the principle is valid

3.Application of the principle to the specific situation

4.Recommended action

400

Who was our sixth meeting during the London Trip?

Milenko (Fenchurch)

500

What was the main reason for dispute between Ann Cavoukian and Sidewalk Labs?

WHEN: 2017 through to October 2018

WHAT: As a Privacy Advisor on the project, Ann was also concerned with the protection of personal data

RESULT: Ann resigned, she felt that they could not guarantee protection of data

500

What does the MD in SPAMD stand for? Explain it

Money and Demand...

500

Name the 5 main objectives of the UK New Town strategy

1. Improve labour mobility and create jobs

2. Build large home communities

3. Provide housing alongside other infrastructure

4. Support net-zero goals 

5. Use long-term planning effectively to help the construction industry

500

Name the main takeaways for 3 of the chapters of your choice

...

500

What were the three meetings that gave us food?

Gilad (Pollen Street) 

Jambu (Checkatrade)

Bart (RSM)

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