The burgeoning population has led to the debate whether the remote and rural areas should be developed by making new towns there or if more housing be made in the cities already existing. While there may be some benefits of making new houses in cities, I am of the view that new towns should be made in the countryside.

There are a plethora of benefits of making new towns in the countryside areas. Firstly, the housing in these new areas will be affordable for many, as the land/property rates are much lower as compared to the cities. Furthermore, the present cities are already congested and there is a lot of burden on the resources, like electricity, water supply, transport system, etc. So, when people move to new towns outside the cities, it will reduce the burden on the resources and allow people to lead a better quality life.

Another advantage of making new towns in the rural areas is that the new towns can be planned to be more energy efficient, and the issues that the present cities now face can be taken care of right from the inception stage. For instance, the plan can include more green belts, have provision for solar panels, and have good public transport systems like Metros and subways. This will provide opportunities for the people living there to have a better life and enjoy the facilities of the town.

Admittedly, there are some benefits of adding more residential areas in the present cities. Firstly, if people move out to live in the new towns, then there will be a decline in the local economy of the city. Many businesses may shut down. Also, people will move away from their workplaces and this move will affect many households. For example, the commute time may increase for many people and the children may have to change schools when the family moves to a new town.

To conclude, I would reiterate my opinion that making well-planned new towns in the countryside is more advantageous.

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Intro:

Para 1: Advantages of making new towns

Para 2: More advantages

Para 3: Disadvantages with refutation

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Countries’ population is increasing so people believe we should build new homes in existing cities instead of building new towns in the countryside. Do you agree or disagree? Give examples from your own knowledge or experience.