... more train stations or a new tram system like in Croydon. The policy involves increases of households along transport routes, which are balanced in all areas of the Medway towns. Employment continues to grow in the Medway towns due to existing permissions for development, big businesses that take a large area (i.e., warehousing and manufacturing) will be replaced by smaller space users (e.g., high-tech business, private and public services) and development on Brownfield sites near potential railway stations. The Results * Dwelling costs in the Medway towns increase somewhat due to restricted supply. * Dwelling costs in other areas increase more evenly, like Maidstone. * Population distribution by socio-economic group is reasonably balanced in all areas, although there are fewer residents from lower socio-economic group in the Medway towns itself. * Production costs increase within the Medway towns and less so elsewhere. * Increased public transport reduces private car commuting although congestion remains ...

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