Garden city standards for the 21st century - practical guides for creating successful new communities: creating health-promoting environments
Guide 8
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Guide
Abstract
Comprises one of a series of guides setting out the scope of opportunities for building high quality places particularly using garden city principles, highlighting key points for consideration in planning for growth and signposting to further detailed information. Specifically focuses on creating new places that promote good health, setting out several principles for success. Also includes case studies centred on: Woodford Garden Village; integrated supported housing at Northfield Village; delivering accessible, active spaces at Whitehill and Bordon; delivering accessible health facilities on council owned and at Wickford; and meeting BREEAM standards at Temple Farm, Chelmsford.
History
Living draft, published December 2017.
Subjects
- Other planning disciplines
- Planning and development
- Residential development
Publisher History
The Town and Country Planning Association campaigns for the reform of the UK’s planning system to make it more responsive to people’s needs and to promote sustainable development.
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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