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National Urban Design Awards 2013
The National Urban Design Awards for 2013 were presented at a prestigious event held at the Royal Overseas League in Londonon 6 February. Hosted by Amanda Reynolds, the evening showcased some of the...
New Publication - Planning and Place in the City - Marichela Sepe
In Planning and Place in the City, Marichela Sepe explores the preservation, reconstruction and enhancement of cultural heritage and place identity. She outlines the history of the concept of place-...
Urban Transcripts 2012: London the (n)ever-changing city
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS London has a reputation of a vibrant, dynamic city constantly reinventing and transforming itself; a highly adaptable organism that embraces change and, like an astute...
Research Reveals Water Management and Climate Change in Ancient Maya City
Meticulous mapping and excavations at an ancient cave in the Yucatan Peninsula are revea;omg how the city of Xcoch - dating from around 800 BC and featuring a great pyramid and other...
Urban Design Award Winners 2012
The Urban Design Group's annual awards event for 2012 took place on Wednesday 15 February in the prestigious surroundings of the Royal United Services Institute, 61 Whitehall, London. Hosted...
Urban Design Forum Latest
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An ambitious future for urban design education..
In early May, the Urban Design Group supported by MADE is holding its first urban design education symposium.  Course leaders from across the UK will be coming to discuss challenges and...
National Urban Design Awards 2010-11
The Urban Design Group is inviting UK local authorities and public sector agencies to submit an entires for the National Urban Design Awards. Entries may either be work they have undertaken...