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Latest news
Artists can help regeneration succeed
Artistic imagination is vital to creating great places, say CABE and Arts & Business.
Design streets for people – not traffic
A new CABE report points the way towards more civilised streets where the pedestrian, and not the car, is king.
Future direction of planning reform
A commitment to high quality design must be a central principle in the planning process, Communities Secretary Hazel Blears said in a speech at CABE.
CABE launches new housing quality ‘tool-kit’
New guidance helps housebuilders speak the same design language as planners assessing their proposals.
Climate festival details online now
The full programme for the Birmingham climate change festival, running from 31 May-8 June, is available online now - featuring exhibitions, events, street theatre, art and fun for everyone.
Sea change for Dover, Blackpool and Torbay
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham has announced the first three towns to benefit from new funds to boost regeneration through good design and investment in culture and heritage.
Design reviewed:
London 2012
Key Olympic projects show promise and potential – but there are warnings that the planning process could impact on the design quality of others.
Prime Minister’s Award
A competition rewarding the best new public buildings in England.
Building for Life
Great housing design, from a village to the inner city.
What we think
Civilised streets
Stimulating the debate on street design.
Sure Start: Every building matters
Lessons learned from the Sure Start programme.
A sense of place
How design quality affects experiences in new developments.
Creating excellent secondary schools
Guidance on the building of new schools.
Places we love
Grassroots
A sustainable, energy efficient building.
Kensington High Street
Bold decisions led to a clutter-free street.
Blackett Street and Quayside
Integrating pedestrians and traffic successfully.
East Beach Cafe
A place of "prospect and refuge" with great views.