Better places to live - government, identity and the value of the historic and built environment
Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Essay by Tessa Jowell which examines the relationship between Government and the heritage sector. It sets out a case for strengthening the relationship between communities and the historic and built environment as a way to better understand our identity and what it means to be British in the 21st century.
History
This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Conservation and historic buildings
- Heritage planning
Publisher History
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport are responsible for Government policy on the arts, sport, the National Lottery, tourism, libraries, museums and galleries, broadcasting, creative industries including film and the music industry, press freedom and regulation, licensing, gambling and the historic environment. They are also the Department responsible for 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games. Prior to 1997 they were known as the Department of National Heritage. Content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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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