Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
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Latest news
Castleford project - more than a TV show
CABE was involved in the project to transform Castleford, currently the subject of a Kevin McCloud series on Channel 4.
CABE concern over giant public screens
The installation of giant screens across the UK will have a serious impact on public spaces.
Threshold needed to halt poor school design
Minimum standards for design quality should be part of Building Schools for the Future.
Two commissioners wanted
CABE is looking for proven leaders with a passion for well-designed buildings and spaces to join its board of commissioners.
Site sponsors needed for Europan 10
We are calling for site sponsors for Europan 10, the largest housing design competition in the world.
Olympic challenge for local authorities
To mark the publication of its annual report, CABE is setting five gold standards for great public space - one for each of the Olympic rings - against which local authorities should judge their parks and squares.
Cultural boost for English seaside towns
Blackpool, Torbay and Dover have all won funding from our Sea Change programme.
Design reviewed:
Hampton Court
We welcome this sensitive development opposite Hampton Court Palace.
Sustainable cities
Bringing together cities and businesses to rethink how cities are designed in the face of climate change.
Better Public Building
From Shetland to Cornwall, 21 outstanding projects are in the running for the 2008 Prime Minister’s Award.
What we think
Civilised streets
Stimulating the debate on new street design
Housing market renewal
Action plan for delivering successful places.
Public space lessons
Adapting public space to climate change.
Creating successful masterplans
A guide to masterplanning for clients.
Places we love
Hope Street
A street with symbolic and iconic significance.
Leeds millennium square
Leeds' first new public square in over 60 years.
Selwyn Street
A housing market renewal success in Oldham.