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Nottingham’s Old Market Square takes public realm awards RUDI subscribers only

March 24, 2008 -  The redevelopment of Nottingham’s Old Market Square has won three awards from the Civic Trust. Old Market Square won public realm; hard landscaping and a regeneration awards, beating a shortlist of 100. more >

Preston's redeveloped Winckley Square, with fountain and night lighting, to become a 'beautiful oasis in the city centre' RUDI subscribers only

February 19, 2008 - A new fountain – which doubles up as a stage when dry – is proposed as the centrepiece of a redeveloped Winckley Square in Preston.The imaginative design also includes granite walkways and fibre optic lights, as well as the creative use of sculpture and metal artwork.The winning design by Cooper Partnership (a Bristol-based design consultancy) won a competition to breathe new life into the cit... more >

New public square planned for Liverpool West Moorfields RUDI subscribers only

February 19, 2008 - Derwent Lodge Properties has signed an agreement with Liverpool Vision and the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) to develop a key city centre site at West Moorfields.The site, which forms a gateway into the expanding Commercial District, comprises Cross Keys House (in NWDA’s ownership), a large open space currently used as a surface level car park and a vacant warehouse building, both... more >

Plans to pedestrianise London's Parliament Square for 2012 take shape RUDI subscribers only

January 26, 2008 - London's Parliament Square could be turned into a pedestrianised tribute to the history of British democracy under proposals being drawn up for London mayor Ken Livingstone.Parliament Square is to be transformed from a congested traffic island into a paved pedestrian piazza aimed at celebrating the history of British democracy in time for the London 2012 Olympics, says The Guardian. more >

Barking Central Free to all

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Barking Central is designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, originally for Urban Catalyst - now for Redrow, to create 200 homes and a lifelong learning centre on the site of an original library. The project sits adjacent to the existing town hall and includes the creation of a new civic square

Transforming Cities: Revival in the Square Free to all


Nick Corbett | 2004 | RIBA

Description

The city square has always been at the heart of public urban life. Governments around the world are encouraging city authorities to work with the private sector by investing in urban design, and new city squares are providing the focus for this activity.

The various governmental, professional and corporate organisations involved with the design, development and management of public space have traditionally been divided into separate disciplines, resulting in a fragmented system characterised by communication gaps between the main stakeholders. This book demonstrates what can be achieved when stakeholders work together for the benefit of all.

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Monument: new public space Free to all

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Monument, City of London

Project overview by bere: architects

Summary

  • new glass pavilion
  • new public square
  • pedestrianisation

Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco RUDI subscribers only

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This is a project example which contais background information, a critical evaluation on the management policy and organisation of events and promotion of the square. There are a range of images of the square and surrounding bay.

Horsham District Council RUDI subscribers only

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These documents provide information, background and images of two award winning town centre revitalisation schemes carried out by Horsham District Council.

Sydney RUDI subscribers only

Sydney

By Peter Robinson

This case study will contain background and design information on a number of urban design initiatives and related schemes in Sydney, Australia.

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