Are well-designed places possible? A model of design governance intervention in the planning, design and development of new neighbourhoods

White, J. T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6315-3165, Kenny, T. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8038-5884, Samuel, F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9243-3118, Foye, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7880-2714, James, G. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6856-6188 and Serin, B. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3005-0549 (2024) Are well-designed places possible? A model of design governance intervention in the planning, design and development of new neighbourhoods. Journal of Urban Design. ISSN 1469-9664 doi: 10.1080/13574809.2023.2296885

Abstract/Summary

UK planning policies clearly state that well-designed places support the creation of sustainable places that generate positive economic, environment and social outcomes. Yet, for decades, the design value of ‘new build’ housing development has remained stubbornly low. Using data from a multiple case study of new housing developments across the UK’s four nations, this paper asks why this persists and explores how it might be overcome. It models nine key stages in the planning, design and development process for new housing illustrating where the ‘critical points of design governance intervention’ lie.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/114858
Identification Number/DOI	10.1080/13574809.2023.2296885
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Real Estate and Planning
Uncontrolled Keywords	Urban Studies, Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Geography, Planning and Development
Publisher	Informa UK Limited
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