New solutions to urban issues: John Gummer's 'Urban Design Campaign' is the first recognition of the importance of a serious concept

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Environment secretary John Gummer recently launched his 'Urban Design Campaign' with funds over more than 300,000 pounds sterling distributed to 21 individual urban design projects throughout the country. The winning schemes shows that the private sector is way ahead of the public sector in urban design expertise. Huddersfield has established itself as a top centre for arts in the north of England, and its Lawrence Batley Theatre attracts large audiences. In Birmingham the council has secured new uses for declining industrial areas and Poole has put in place plans for a new public square in front of the arts centre and traffic calming measures.

Competitions, City planning, Urban planning

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The triumphant tale of two cities

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The decision by the Sports Council to approve a National Stadium for Wembley, London, England, and a smaller stadium for Manchester, England, will form the basis for two extensive urban regeneration schemes. Wembley Stadium will be upgraded with investment of 120 million pounds sterling, while the Manchester scheme will receive 60 million pounds sterling. It is hoped that the Wembley development will prove the driving force for new development in the borough, while the Manchester scheme will create 2,500 jobs.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Urban Renewal Programs, Recreational Buildings, Construction, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Urban renewal, Remodeling and renovation, Stadiums, Manchester, England, Recreational facilities, Wembley Stadium

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Gummer extols virtues of design

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John Gummer has announced the shortlist of best urban design practice schemes consisting of 21 projects. The winning authorities will receive a total of 328,400 pounds sterling to carry out their schemes. Those shortlisted include Poole, and the London Borough of Merton for the regeneration of Wimbledon town centre.

Environmental aspects, Boroughs

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