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Living places caring for quality

By: Language: English Publication details: London RIBA 2004Description: 195p ill, tables, graphs 30cmISBN:
  • 1859461417
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.52 $2 18
Summary: Drawing on extensive research evidence, this report illustrates how local authorities and other stakeholders are moving towards a new, more holistic approach to public space management, and thus helping in the delivery of more sustainable communities. Part 1 examines what is meant by external public space, why it is important, and what is wrong (and right) about current practice. Part 2 offers information, advice and recommendations for more innovative approaches to the management of such public space, drawing on a wide variety of case studies. Part 3 provides local authorities and others with a framework for questioning current practice and help them move towards more integrated and effective public space management in future.

Drawing on extensive research evidence, this report illustrates how local authorities and other stakeholders are moving towards a new, more holistic approach to public space management, and thus helping in the delivery of more sustainable communities. Part 1 examines what is meant by external public space, why it is important, and what is wrong (and right) about current practice. Part 2 offers information, advice and recommendations for more innovative approaches to the management of such public space, drawing on a wide variety of case studies. Part 3 provides local authorities and others with a framework for questioning current practice and help them move towards more integrated and effective public space management in future.