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Learn how to run a green space apprenticeship scheme25 June 2009
CABE Space are offering free workshops to urban local authorities who want to run their own apprenticeship schemes for parks and green spaces.
Last chance to enter the 2009 Building for Life awards24 June 2009
Building for Life awards celebrate well-designed housing projects and neighbourhoods in England - enter your favourite housing scheme by 30 June 2009.
‘Architecture of the everyday’ makes strong Prime Minister’s Award shortlist11 June 2009
The 24 projects shortlisted for this year’s Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award show that the ‘architecture of the everyday’ – streets, schools, bridges and stations – is generating some of the most imaginative and beautiful design in Britain.
'Green Day' for schools across the country3 June 2009
More than 100,000 young people across the country are taking part in Green Day, Britain’s biggest day of action on climate change and the built environment, organised by CABE.
Badly designed schools to be halted in their tracks13 May 2009
Schools minister Jim Knight has announced a new minimum design standard for Building Schools for the Future (BSF). Designs falling short of the standard will not get built, and taxpayers will be guaranteed value for money from the government’s investment in BSF.
Government sets out its vision for world class places12 May 2009
The government has set out its vision for world class places with a new strategy on improving quality of place, World class places.
New guidance on impact of giant outdoor screens12 May 2009
Local authorities are being warned that they need to manage the impact of public digital screens in a joint publication from CABE and English Heritage.
CABE strengthens support for public sector clients 24 April 2009
CABE has expanded its enabling and CABE Space enabling panels to better support public building, housing and regeneration programmes.
Secretary of State champions Engaging Places20 April 2009
The important role that buildings and places can play in education has been highlighted by the Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Top award for transformed Brighton street17 April 2009
Brighton has won a special award for its transformation of New Road in the city centre.