Our towns and cities: the future - full report
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Concerns the quality of life in the communities in which we live. It explains how towns and cities can function as economic powerhouses, helping to achieve the objective of increasing sustainable growth and employment for all and bringing benefits not just to their own population but to the surrounding region. It also targets those areas that are striving to renew their economic identity and which are seeking to take full advantage of the rapid growth in the new industries.
Subjects
- Strategic planning
- Urban planning
- Planning and development
Publisher History
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is now known as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Their publications included the Building Regulations Approved Documents, Planning Policy Guidance Notes, and technical reports and fact sheets covering a wide range of subjects within the built environment.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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