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The design companion for planning and placemaking

This book is an essential primer to help those involved in planning secure higher standards of building, open space and neighbourhood design and the delivery of better places. The UK Government's policy for design in the planning system is contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (NP...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : RIBA Publishing, [2017]
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Online Access:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Contributors; Preface; PART 1 HOW PLANNING AND DESIGN FIT TOGETHER; Chapter 1: What is design and how does it relate to planning?; Chapter 2: The characteristics of well-designed places; Chapter 3: Aspects of development form; Chapter 4: Legislation, planning and decision-making; Chapter 5: Who is involved; Chapter 6: Processes related to design; Chapter 7: Understanding plans and drawings; PART 2 DESIGN SPECIFICS; Chapter 8: Small-scale development; Chapter 9: Housing; Chapter 10: Landscape; Chapter 11: Environmental issues; Chapter 12: Historic environment
  • Chapter 13: StreetsChapter 14: Public space; Chapter 15: Tall buildings; Chapter 16: Town centres and transport interchanges; Chapter 17: Town extensions and large-scale schemes; References; Index; Image credits