Planning for better design
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The UK Urban Task Force's report 'Towards an Urban Renaissance' and the draft PPG3 on housing both emphasize the need for good design in local planning. Both also consider the possibility of higher urban densities, which it will be hard to establish in an acceptable manner without input from architects. The draft PPG3 has been criticized by the Civic Trust, which has called on the government to encourage local authorities to develop design and development skills.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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Carved-up thinking
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Issues are presented concerning the 2001 reorganization which has occurred in government departments concerned with city planning and the construction industry. The responsibilities of the new departments are discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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Outstanding issues
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Issues are presented concerning the recommendations of the good practice guide published by the DETR in 2000 which is entitled "Tapping the Potential". The reuse of offices and empty buildings by planners is discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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