The writing’s on the wall2007 Issue 37By Martin SpringTwo neighbouring sixties council estates in north London. One is the best kept estate in the district. The other is in total disrepair, blighted by crime and, much to residents’ relief, being torn down. To find out what can be learned for the latest wave of high-density inner-city housing developments, Martin Spring plays a game of spot the difference The writing’s on the wall - Building The writing’s on the wall 2007 Issue 37 By Martin Spring Two neighbouring sixties council estates in north London. One is the best kept estate in the district. The other is in total disrepair, blighted by crime and, much to residents’ relief, being torn down. To find out what can be learned for the latest wave of high-density inner-city housing developments, Martin Spring plays a game of spot the difference The sixties are back in fashion again – at least when it comes to high-density, inner-city housing developments. But is a return to superden...