Cardiff earmarks space for 45,000 new homes by 2026

"Plans have been unveiled for 45,400 homes to be built in Cardiff by 2026, with the city's population forecast to rise by a quarter to more than 400,000. The biggest single proposal is for 7,500 homes in a new suburb west of Pentrebane and about 6,000 and 2,000 earmarked either side of Pontprennau."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-18825095

If a city doesn't grow, it dies” Ralph Cook Deputy leader, Cardiff council

This cannot possibly be true.  Unlimited growth destroys the environment.