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architecture and urban design being debated by the Mayor and the Greater London Authority.
It has been written by representative London bodies with an interest in the built environment, co-ordinated by RIBA London Region.
The aim is to provide inspiration for better, bolder
architecture and urban design in London.
The report has been produced in the context of a number of recent policy documents:
• Our Towns and Cities: The Future (2000)
the Government’s white paper which sets out a
comprehensive, long term strategy for action to breathe
new life into towns and cities
• Towards an Urban Renaissance (1999) Urban Task Force,
which has provided much of the inspiration for a new
vision for urban regeneration
• Better Public Buildings (2000) DCMS, a concise strategy
for improving design quality in public buildings
• National design guidance, including:
- Streets for all (2000) English Heritage
- By Design (2000) DETR & CABE
- Urban design compendium (2000) English Partnerships
and the Housing Corporation
- Better public buildings (2000) DCMS
• National strategies for sustainable development, including:
- A Better Quality of Life (1999) and Building a
Better Quality of Life (2000) DETR
- Sustainable Urban Extensions: Planned through
Design (2000) The Prince’s Foundation
• Strategies for urban renewal, including:
- National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal (2000)
The Social Exclusion Unit
- Local Strategic Partnerships (2000) DETR