Monday 18 October 2010

T6 Urban Design Definitions

muf architectureart
muf have established urban strategies that successfully negotiate public and private interests in order to develop the economic and social potential for multiple occupations of public space. These projects are achieved through pioneering methods of consultation to identify the many and diverse desires contingent on a situation. Our working method draws together expertise in consultation, funding, landscape, traffic management, street furniture and information design.

Topio, Landscapes
Topio, is a landscape design and research practice which celebrates the art of place and the life of plants.
Every project evolves through listening, sensing and responding: an ecological approach that invites in the subtle energies of place in conversation with communities and practitioners in the field.

Yorkshire Forward-Regional Regeneration quango!

Making places ‘great'
Yorkshire Forward wants to help create places where people want to live, work and invest—seizing opportunities, fixing what’s broken, and building on what’s already there. Our Urban Renaissance programme provides a new way to overcome the challenges. We have a detailed understanding of the issues, and we're promoting the development of knowledge, expertise, skills and best practice.

What is a ‘great place'?
It's virtually impossible to define what makes a place 'great' - but the following are a range of likely characteristics:
Originality and great architecture
Creativity, culture, knowledge and learning
Permeable public spaces, public buildings and public life
Quality and accessible green spaces
High-quality, well-connected infrastructure
Engaged and thriving communities with a sense of belonging
Strong, ambitious leadership and governance
Civic pride and positive identity
Strong, growing businesses and flexible local economies
Accessible business support structures
Environmental consciousness and sensitivity
Equality, fairness and diversity—reflecting all ages, races and abilities.

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