National Model Design Code - UDG Workshop

This event, the first in a series, is an opportunity to learn more about the National Model Design Code and discuss with colleagues in the built environment and offer suggestions for improvement.

Chaired by

Katja Stille  Chair UDG; Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design, Director

Opening presentations from

Adriana Bonilla  Boyer, Associate Director
INTRODUCTION
An overview of the structure of the draft code, and reflect on informal discussions within the Urban Design Community over the past and the questions that have emerged.  

Robert Huxford  Urban Design Group, Director
LESSONS FROM THE PAST - OLD CODES AND MODEL BYELAWS
Many of us live in streets and use buildings that conform to byelaws or similar legislation. 

• Why were they introduced?  
• How did design professionals and landowners react to them at the time?
• What were the long-term consequences?

Recording