Which statement best describes Titus Salt's Saltaire village?

• A. A factory expansion
• B. A residential estate for workers without planning
• C. Industrial efficiency
• D. Urban planning

Answer: (D)

Saltaire shows how industry and town planning can be joined to improve workers’ lives. Titus Salt designed a complete, purposeful community around his factory, laying out housing, schools, a hospital, almshouses, baths, and open spaces in a cohesive plan. This wasn’t just adding more rooms to a factory or building houses haphazardly; it was a deliberate attempt to create a healthy, orderly environment that supported workers and productivity. That focus on designing the whole settlement—its streets, amenities, and layout—makes urban planning the best description. The other ideas miss the key point: Saltaire is about a planned, self-contained community rather than a single factory change, a simple housing estate, or just improving efficiency.