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November 2024
How the Covid-19 Pandemic accelerated the trend towards staying at Home -and what to do about it How greening urban areas can reduce premature mortalitUnderstanding the wellbeing benefits of urban nature in inner city neighbourhoods, and how to improve access and availability Women's perceived...
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October 2024
UK Budget - Commentary from Paul Reynolds UDG Chair Halloween Special: from the spread of the idea witch hunting in early modern Europe, to the spread of alt-truth and conspiracy theories and the victimisation of minority groups. Barcelona's superblocks - 25% reduction in car traffic
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October 2024
Vital green spaces disappearing from New Zealand Cities More housing in cities possible without sacrificing green spaces - Netherlands study What factors encourage city centre visits?   The changing retail environment.... series of articles Urbanisation and loneliness - well...

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URBAN DESIGN 169 - Winter 2024 Publication Urban Design Group
Placemaking Tools
URBAN DESIGN 168 - Autumn 2023 Publication Urban Design Group
Low traffic neighbourhoods
URBAN DESIGN 167 - Summer 2023 Publication Urban Design Group
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About the Urban Design Group

Founded in 1978, the Urban Design Group (UDG) is a campaigning membership organisation with over 1000 members who care about the quality of life in our cities, towns and villages, and believe that raising standards of urban design is central to its improvement.

The UDG website contains a wealth of information for anyone interested in urban design including details of urban design practices, university courses, publications and job vacancies, as well as future urban design events. Our regular email newsletter Urban Update is a one-stop-shop for urban design news, articles and blog posts.