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More than the sum of its parts Free to all

More than the sum of its parts

We need to learn from traditional placemaking, and not turn our backs on the streets, the squares and the places that have been successful through the ages. Academy of Urbanism directors talk ‘place' with Placemaking

Successful design for the public realm: a new professional certificate Free to all

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The first training course to integrate all the disciplines involved in creating and managing the public realm has been enthusiastically received by the first cohort of students. The delegates' comments show that there is a groundswell of interest across local authorities and design practices in adopting more creative, collaborative approaches to public realm design

Bristol Legible City initiative RUDI subscribers only

Bristol Legible City initiative

We’re all familiar with brands – companies, charities, universities and other large organisations invest substantial amounts of money in branding. But what about cities? Should a city consider itself a brand? As part of the Creative Bristol campaign (the city’s bid to be Capital of Culture 2007), the Bristol Legible City initiative is a pioneering project that attempts to address these issues. By Lucy Tennyson

Transport in urban design: Streets should be for pedestrians and vehicles RUDI subscribers only

Transport in urban design: Streets should be for pedestrians and vehicles

Forget about trying to segregate vehicles and pedestrians – the best streets are those that successfully accommodate both, says John Dales...