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Delivering great places to live 20 questions you need to answer [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London Building for Life 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Character: does the scheme feel like a place with distinctive character?; do buildings exhibit architectural quality?; are streets defined by a well-structured layout?; do the buildings and layout make it easy to find your way around?; does the scheme exploit existing buildings, landscape or topography?
Roads, parking and pedestrianisation: does the building layout take priority over the roads and car parking, so that the highways do not dominate?; are the streets pedestrian, cycle and vehicle friendly?; is the car parking well integrated and situated so it supports the street scene?; does the scheme integrate with existing roads, paths and surrounding development?; are public spaces and pedestrian routes overlooked and do they feel safe?
Design and construction: is the design specific to the scheme?; is public space well designed and does it have suitable management arrangements in place?; do buildings or spaces outperform statutory minima, such as Building Regulations?; has the scheme made use of advances in construction or technology that enhance its performance, quality and attractiveness?; do internal spaces and layout allow for adaptation, conversion or extension?
Environment and community: does the development have easy access to public transport?; does the development have any features that reduce its environmental impact?; is there a tenure mix that reflects the needs of the local community?; is there an accommodation mix that reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community?; does the development provide (or is it close to) community facilites, such as a school, parks, play areas, shops, pubs or cafes?
Summary: Document explains the 20 standard Building for Life criteria and suggests that they can be used as a basis for writing development briefs with the intentions of speeding up the planning process and engaging community support. Should be referred to when applying for a Building for Life standard. The format of the document introduces each of the criteria; explains the issues and provides quotes from the relevant government policy documents to be considered in planning well designed local developments.
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Character: does the scheme feel like a place with distinctive character?; do buildings exhibit architectural quality?; are streets defined by a well-structured layout?; do the buildings and layout make it easy to find your way around?; does the scheme exploit existing buildings, landscape or topography?

Roads, parking and pedestrianisation: does the building layout take priority over the roads and car parking, so that the highways do not dominate?; are the streets pedestrian, cycle and vehicle friendly?; is the car parking well integrated and situated so it supports the street scene?; does the scheme integrate with existing roads, paths and surrounding development?; are public spaces and pedestrian routes overlooked and do they feel safe?

Design and construction: is the design specific to the scheme?; is public space well designed and does it have suitable management arrangements in place?; do buildings or spaces outperform statutory minima, such as Building Regulations?; has the scheme made use of advances in construction or technology that enhance its performance, quality and attractiveness?; do internal spaces and layout allow for adaptation, conversion or extension?

Environment and community: does the development have easy access to public transport?; does the development have any features that reduce its environmental impact?; is there a tenure mix that reflects the needs of the local community?; is there an accommodation mix that reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community?; does the development provide (or is it close to) community facilites, such as a school, parks, play areas, shops, pubs or cafes?

Document explains the 20 standard Building for Life criteria and suggests that they can be used as a basis for writing development briefs with the intentions of speeding up the planning process and engaging community support. Should be referred to when applying for a Building for Life standard. The format of the document introduces each of the criteria; explains the issues and provides quotes from the relevant government policy documents to be considered in planning well designed local developments.