Urban design in local government
Language: English Series: Urban Design ; (94) Spring 2005, 16-37(18)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Provides a collection of papers on urban design in local government. Penelope Tollitt in "Simultaneously partners and opponents" explores delivering the urban renaissance from the inside. In "Revealing streetscapes" David McLaughlin examines how historic records can put today's designs in context. Andrew Armes describes how to engage street sport enthusiasts in making places in "SK8MK". In "Quality housing: the crucial role of the local authority" Roger Estop wonders how local councils can deal with both quality and growth. Linda Rand outlines the value and complexity of live-work developments in "Live-work: the ultimate in mixed use? In "Development control: delivering quality" Philippa Jarvis reveals her take on design quality and standards. Andrew Hunter's piece "New town regeneration: the urban design way" describes the process and outcome when local authorities take the lead. Concludes with Hugh MacCarthy's thoughts as a planning portfolio on "The role of the urban designer".| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L129335 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 129335-1001 |
Provides a collection of papers on urban design in local government. Penelope Tollitt in "Simultaneously partners and opponents" explores delivering the urban renaissance from the inside. In "Revealing streetscapes" David McLaughlin examines how historic records can put today's designs in context. Andrew Armes describes how to engage street sport enthusiasts in making places in "SK8MK". In "Quality housing: the crucial role of the local authority" Roger Estop wonders how local councils can deal with both quality and growth. Linda Rand outlines the value and complexity of live-work developments in "Live-work: the ultimate in mixed use? In "Development control: delivering quality" Philippa Jarvis reveals her take on design quality and standards. Andrew Hunter's piece "New town regeneration: the urban design way" describes the process and outcome when local authorities take the lead. Concludes with Hugh MacCarthy's thoughts as a planning portfolio on "The role of the urban designer".