The publication of the Green Paper on Planning has magnified the significance of urban design frameworks, development briefs and master plans. Despite general recognition that making places socially, economically and environmentally successful depends on high standards of urban design, there is less understanding of how good design can be delivered. The challenge is to influence the development process, not only on high profile sites, but wherever urban change is reshaping places.
Introduction
Chapter 1 : The Role of Urban Design Guidance
Chapter 2 : Types of Urban Design Guidance
Chapter 3 : When Guidance is Needed : Size and Complexity
Chapter 4 : Formal Status
Chapter 5 : Design Codes
Chapter 6 : Design Statements
Chapter 7 : Preparing and Using Guidance
Chapter 8 : Selected Further Reading
Chapter 9 : Vision
Chapter 10 : Background
Chapter 11 : Policy Review
Chapter 12 : Site and Context Appraisal
Chapter 13 : Feasibility Appraisal
Chapter 14 : Planning and Design Principles
Chapter 15 : The Development Process
Chapter 16 : Liability, Contacts and References
Appendices
Illustration Credits
Making Places Work
Urban Design Group - Membership Application Form
Sponsors' Details
