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The economic value of urban design final report [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Liverpool NWDA/RENEW NorthwestSubject(s): LOC classification:
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Online resources: Summary: Considers the extent to which good urban design contributes toward economic growth. Presents an analysis of the components and key aspects of good urban design. Presents a framework for the analysis of quality design and its economic value. Presents a number of case studies and applies each of these to the assessment framework. Concludes that an increase of 15-20% in value can be attained by following key strategies for good design. Some of these do not increase building or design costs.

Considers the extent to which good urban design contributes toward economic growth. Presents an analysis of the components and key aspects of good urban design. Presents a framework for the analysis of quality design and its economic value. Presents a number of case studies and applies each of these to the assessment framework. Concludes that an increase of 15-20% in value can be attained by following key strategies for good design. Some of these do not increase building or design costs.

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