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Valuing sustainable urbanism a report measuring and valuing new approaches to residentially led mixed use growth [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Prince's Foundation 2007Description: 123p. col. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 9781906384005
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 333.72 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Introduction -- Savills Report: introduction and methodology; the results for Fairford Leys, Aylesbury; the results for Poundbury, Dorchester; the results for Crown Street, Glasgow; summary of the research results -- Social benefits of good urban design: environments, energy and climate change; crime; health; creating inclusive, cohesive, stable communities: mixed tenure; economics and mixed use; conclusion -- Appendices
Summary: Presents the case for sustainable urbanism, demonstrating to property investors, developers and landowners that sustainable development can be commercially viable. Three exemplar case studies incorporating principles of sustainable urbanism are identified and compared with traditional and conventional development schemes in terms of the value of each scheme. Reveals that building to include many of the features of sustainable urbanism can improve total development value. Also examines the social case for designing developments in accordance with sustainable principles.
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Book London Books F333.72 PRI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30072616
Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 140303-2001

Introduction -- Savills Report: introduction and methodology; the results for Fairford Leys, Aylesbury; the results for Poundbury, Dorchester; the results for Crown Street, Glasgow; summary of the research results -- Social benefits of good urban design: environments, energy and climate change; crime; health; creating inclusive, cohesive, stable communities: mixed tenure; economics and mixed use; conclusion -- Appendices

Presents the case for sustainable urbanism, demonstrating to property investors, developers and landowners that sustainable development can be commercially viable. Three exemplar case studies incorporating principles of sustainable urbanism are identified and compared with traditional and conventional development schemes in terms of the value of each scheme. Reveals that building to include many of the features of sustainable urbanism can improve total development value. Also examines the social case for designing developments in accordance with sustainable principles.