Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Guidance on supporting community groups to repurpose assets for community use, exploring the history and policy of community ownership, governance models, funding, pro bono work and how design can be woven into wider operational and business planning.
Author
Sahota, M. and Stead, S.
History
Published May 2026.
Subjects
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Planning and development
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Planning control
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General design information
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Community Engagement
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Heritage planning
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Accessible environments
Publisher History
RIBA Publishing produce best practice, legal, management and technical design guides for architects and other built environments professionals.
Information
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