Better Places to Live

Better Places to Live

Author:
CABE, ODPM
"Where people live has a major effect on their life. If where they live is well-planned, well-designed and well managed, their quality of life is likely to be a great deal better than that of those who live elsewhere. Better places to live challenges local authorities and developers to think more imaginatively about design and layout."-Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC, Minister for Housing, Planning and RegenerationThis guide aims to promote deeper thought and greater flair from those entrusted with creating better Places to Live.
172.20 zł
Publishing date:
2001
Audience:
professional and scholarly
Delivery:
2 days
Publisher:
Thomas Telford Service Ltd
Number of pages:
108
Publication form:
paperback / softback
Language:
English
Edition:
ISBN:
9780727730374
Categories:
Civil engineering, surveying & building
"Where people live has a major effect on their life. If where they live is well-planned, well-designed and well managed, their quality of life is likely to be a great deal better than that of those who live elsewhere. Better places to live challenges local authorities and developers to think more imaginatively about design and layout."-Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC, Minister for Housing, Planning and RegenerationThis guide aims to promote deeper thought and greater flair from those entrusted with creating better Places to Live.

The need for better housing design Understanding the context Creating a movement framework Housing mix and neighbourhood Housing layout and urban form Space in and around the home Thoroughness in design Appendices - Case studies