Squares publications
Creating successful masterplans: a guide for clients1 January 2011
Expert advice on masterplanning for people commissioning and managing development projects above the scale of single buildings.
Large digital screens in public spaces: joint guidance from english heritage and cabe18 December 2009
Guidance from English Heritage and CABE to help local authorities in the consideration of planning applications for large digital screens in public places.
Adapting public space to climate change: public space lessons2 July 2008
Briefing showing how thoughtfully designed public spaces offer urban areas their best opportunities to adapt to climate change.
Land in limbo - making the best use of vacant urban spaces: public space lessons16 June 2008
Briefing showing how to transform vacant urban open spaces into valuable public assets.
Artists and places: engaging creative minds in regeneration23 April 2008
Essays from prominent urban commentators explore why and how artists can make a difference to new developments.
New localism and community: what it means for public space quality15 June 2006
Explaining the significant scope for greater involvement of local communities in the design and management of public spaces.
Does money grow on trees?1 March 2005
Examining how well-planned and managed parks, gardens and squares can increase the value of nearby properties and attract people and inward investment.
The impact of counter terrorism measures on the built environment:
1 March 2005
Speech transcript exploring the physical impact of counter terrorism measures on our cities, and what steps can be taken to soften that impact.
14 December 2004
Advocating seeing urban development as an opportunity for enhancing biodiversity through good design of both buildings and spaces.
Preventing anti-social behaviour in public spaces1 November 2004
"Prioritising the design, staffing and maintenance of public spaces."
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