How to manage town centres
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Offers practical help towards the goal of making town centres cleaner, safer and greener, showing how existing powers and money can be used to accomplish more. It is divided into three parts: Part 1 explains the practical challenges and problems of town centres - and their night-time economies - and suggests ways of approaching them; Part 2 explains the tools that are available and outlines ways of using them, illustrated by practical examples; and Part 3 summarises the legislation relating to each aspect of managing a town centre, along with sources of advice for using it.
History
Part of the 'How to…' series of the Government's Cleaner, safer, greener communities programme.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Strategic planning
- Town centre management
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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