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Fact Sheet 6 Role of design and placemaking in new homes and communities
Publication Year
2023
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Looks at the principles of good design and explains what is meant by placemaking. Also explains how communities can be involved in the design of new homes in local areas. Discusses: what makes a 'well-designed' place; how placemaking fits into good design; how local authorities consider design in regeneration and housing developments; and how communities can be involved in developing design codes.
Document History
First published: 2 November 2023.
Publisher Information
Homes England
Homes England is the government's housing accelerator, responsible for: increasing the number of new homes that are built in England; improving existing affordable homes and bringing empty homes back into use as affordable housing; increasing the supply of public land and speeding up the rate that it can be built on; and helping to stimulate local economic growth by using their land and investment, and attracting private sector investment in local areas. Formerly known as the Homes and Communities Agency and English Partnerships.
50 Victoria Street
Westminster
London
HENG
UK
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england
Email: enquiries@homesengland.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 1234 500
