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The Urban Design Group Annual General Meeting is fast approaching (6pm on Wednesday 5 June 2013 in The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London - prior to event on Trees in the Public Realm) and we extend...
Sample 3500 - unclear as to whether the group was robustly selected or not.
http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2013/03/19/what-kind-of-home-do-people-re...
Preferred region:
South West, 30%;
South East...
An international search has been launched by New West End Company to find a partner to completely redesign and install a truly innovative Christmas Lights spectacle on London’s world famous...
The Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape is proud to offer a Postgraduate Bursary Scheme for September 2013 entry.
£2000 fees discount bursaries are on...
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...
Bradford City Council's stunning City Park scheme has been voted joint winner of the 2013 National Urban Design Awards - public sector category.
Comments by voters included
City park...
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-...
Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation, is currently running the ‘Hands Off My Bike!’ challenge prize - which calls on people from all over the UK to come up with breakthrough...
The Research and Documentation Centre in Technology, Architecture and City in Developing Countries (CRD-PVS) at the Politecnico di Torino (Italy), acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of...
Please read the full entry in our Jobs Section
Integrating Solar Design, Sustainable Development and Urban Change
Master of Science/PhD - University of Liechtenstein (Institute of Architecture & Planning)
Now open for applications for...
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...
The Urban Design Group is delighted to announce the publication of Urban Design Practice: An International Review, edited by Sebastian Loew.
The book gives a fascinating account of the state of urban...
After the success of our 2010 research initiative, the Urban Design Group is inviting proposals demonstrating the fresh thinking on the impact of good urban design.
Who can apply?
Individuals, groups...
Renowned urbanist, writer and cartoonist Rob Cowan launches his new website PLANDEMONIUM, bringing together a series of new videos about cities and the people who design and plan them.
This...
The Urban Design Group AGM took place at 6pm on Wednesday 20 June 2012 in The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ
The evening saw Amanda Reynolds stand down as Chair of the Urban Design...
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/health-benefits-cycling-city/health-benefits-cycling-city.pdf
Based on interviews of individuals on their attitudes and possible intentions.
Chemicals which disrupt the hormone system found in food, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, household products and cosmetics – also known as 'endocrine disrupting chemicals' (EDCs)...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17665397
There is no doubt that there is a huge amount of light pollution, and among the most intrusive is high level main road lighting. However the method use to...
What's Next for High Streets- Rob Cowan
http://www.urbandesignskills.com/blog/post/4f70aad3c19ba
The Future of the High Street - Ben van Bruggen
http://www.vburbandesign.com/1/post/...
MyStreet is an exciting opportunity for you to tell your story about your area, through film. Share with the world where you are, who you are and how you live.
The MyStreet annual competition has...
The proportion of shops in Britain lying empty has hit a new record of 14.6% according to the Local Data Company
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17478331
http://www.yellowad.co.uk/news.cfm?id=8869&headline=Southend%20named%20UK%E2%80%99s%20best%20public%20realm
Woman cyclist was killed by rear wheels of lorry at Kings Cross, at a place where the lane width was less that TfL's own guidance.
No charges have been brought in the case and any decision rests...
Article suggests that hill forts, rather than being centres of power, were simply refuges for elderly people and children, during times of unrest.
http://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/02/warfare-in-iron...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/8953597/Graphic-the-decline-of-the-British-high-street.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2102531/At-14-shops-day-shutting-Britains-high-streets-shoppers-hunt-bargains-online-stores-retail-parks.html
A totally misleading headline: no account...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/architecture/9090312/Pugin-the-man-who-made-the-Steam-Age-medieval.html
http://www.localgov.co.uk/index.cfm?method=news.detail&id=105002
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-17144863
fuller account
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3329890.ece
Jamming monitors have so far been placed at around 20 locations in the UK. At one particular location that has been monitored continuously for the past 6 months over 60 individual jamming incidents...
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...
The School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape at University of Newcastle upon Tyne is proud to offer 20 PGT Excellence Awards for Home and EU students entering in September 2012.
The...
Manchester City Council on 31 January voted unanimously for a motion suppporting the introduction of 20mph speed limits using signs alone.
http://www.20splentyforus.org.uk/
It joins a...
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/press-releases/dft-press-20120130/
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/2074818
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/britains-canals-and-rivers-get-new-lease-of-life-with-funding-pledge-6296316.html
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/consultations/dft-2012-03/main-document.pdf
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b019fxb3
http://www.dft.gov.uk/news/stories/dft-news-20120116/
Further localism powers announced - including removal of predetermination constraints on councillors
The rules on predetermination have been clarified freeing councillors to express their opinions on issues of local importance without the fear of legal challenge.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/...
The metropolis of Songdo in South Korea could help older cities, like London, to upgrade.
Cities are already home to half of the world’s 7billion population and that figure will rise to 70 per...
http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications/hs2-economic-case-appraisal-update
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/2057624
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/2059497
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018xs8t
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018xs8t
DECC have published a 2050 Energy Futures Calculator on the DECC website, that allows you to calculate the costs of the energy strategy of your choice: from conservation to all-nuclear.
Needless to...
PrimeLocation surveyed 5000 people.
Detached house, with good views and a large garden, with access to countryside walks is the preference for 57 percent of those surveyed.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk...
Electricity bills to rocket by 25% because of 'green' targets, says Government - The Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2074299/Electricity-bills-rocket-25-green-targets-say-...
Britain's traffic signs look as they do because of the work of designers Jock Kinneir and Margaret Calvert in the 1960s.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15990443
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/accessible-train-station-design/accessible-train-station-design-cop.pdf
http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsstories/communities/2039793
http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsstories/communities/2039793
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/technology-video/8922159/Londons-Millbank-tower-collapses-in-spectacular-Nokia-Lumia-light-show.html
http://www.dft.gov.uk/publications/accessible-train-station-design
Resources published by the Department for Transport
http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publications/alternatives-to-travel/next-steps.pdf
Unfortunately this research, although potentially of great interest, has been reported in a way that it is difficult to draw conclusions..
http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2011/11/more-...
Motorists decde whether or not to share - eye contact is not significant
the willingness of a motorist to give way to others decreases with increasing speed, and falling away particularly after...
The first Zebra Crossing was opened in Slough, Berkshire, on 31st October 1951
The sources below suggest that the Zebra may be phased out in favour of other more expensive signalised crossings....
Crime reports / by street
http://www.police.uk/
Collisions / by location
http://www.crashmap.co.uk/
Listed Buildings / by location
http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/
MAGIC...
http://www.police.uk/
Encourage the elderly out of big houses
Freestyle planning
Contain population growth
Force landlords to sell or let empty properties
Ban second homes
Guarantee mortgage payments
Live with extended...
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21228354.500-revealed--the-capitalist-network-that-runs-the-world.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051067/Killer-tree-disease-Phytophthora-lateralis-arrives-Plymouth.html
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/phytophthora
This report introduces and summarises the findings of the Global Eco-Cities Survey 2011, including information about 174 recent eco-city initiatives. This builds on and expands the first global...
http://www.crashmap.co.uk/Search
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14949188
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-14916238
HMSO have published a celebration edition of the 1931 Code
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/8704729/Highway-Code-turns-80.html
What is unexplained is that for the past 80 years,...
The grants will be set at £1,250 for a ground source heat pump; £950 for a biomass boiler; £850 for an air source heat pump; and £300 for solar thermal water heaters. On...
It is now the time of year when the UDG invites practices to submit an entry for our annual project award. Please see full submission guidelines here.
The deadline for entries is Friday 8...
The Urban Design Group is always keen to give recognition to the important, creative and high quality work being done in urban design by public sector bodies, despite – and often...
The Urban Design Group AGM was held at 6.15pm on Wednesday 15 June 2011 in The Gallery at 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ.
At the meeting, the new Executive Committee was announced, as...
"One thing that has not changed is the importance this Government places on the achievement of well designed homes and high quality places. High quality design has a crucial role to play in...
A report by the Centre for Cities says student spending accounts for 10% of the economic activity of some cities. Most dependent on student revenue are: Cambridge, Plymouth, Coventry, Oxford,...
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/save-our-cyclists-clamour-for-flood-of-avoidable-road-deaths-to-be-stemmed-2268135.html
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...
Over the last decade, rock avalanches and landslides have become more common in high mountain ranges, apparently coinciding with the increase in exceptionally warm periods.
http://www.newscientist....
Professionals of any background who work in urban design can now apply for recognition of their skills and ability. The new designation of Recognised Practitioner in Urban Design is available...
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...
At the Urban Design Group's AGM on 16 June 2010, Amanda Reynolds was elected as the Group's new Chair - the first woman in the Group's history to hold this office.
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