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110	2		_aBuilding for Life _95612
245	0	0	_aDelivering great places to live _b20 questions you need to answer _h[electronic resource]
260			_aLondon _bBuilding for Life _c2007
505	2		_aCharacter: 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?
505	2		_aRoads, 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?
505	2		_aDesign 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?
505	2		_aEnvironment 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?
520			_aDocument 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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651		4	_aEngland and Wales _y1543-
690			_aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT-PLANNING GUIDANCE
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.buildingforlife.org/buildingforlife.aspx?type=publication&refid=-2&aspectid=15&contentitemid=324 _zView the item free of charge at www.buildingforlife.org...
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