A sense of place

What residents think of their new homes

Research exploring the implications of residents' views for those involved in the delivery of new homes, including developers, local authorities and policymakers.

A sense of place

What do people living in new housing developments really think of them? And what implications do their views have for those involved in the delivery of new homes, including developers, local authorities and policymakers? This report is based on research by Ipsos MORI and provides a fuller picture of how design quality and other factors affects the experiences of residents. As England gears up to build three million new homes by 2020, a shared understanding of what makes for high-quality places is essential in ensuring that everyone with a stake in new development benefits both in the short term and the long term.

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Published on 12 December 2007