Neighbourhood Revival: Towards More Sustainable Suburbs In The South East

Research assessing the need for a policy focus on suburban issues in the South East Plan.

URBED were commissioned to research the potential for accommodating high quality housing and mixed-use development in suburban areas,the policy implications for the South East Plan and Local Development Frameworks, and the appropriate focus for suburban improvement programmes.

A number of case studies are also included.

URBED Report

Front Cover - 6.01 MB
Executive Summary - 173 KB
Main Report - 1.24 MB
Appendices - 496 KB

URBED Case Studies

Cressex, High Wycombe - 1.85 MB
Leigh Park, Havant - 2.85 MB
Preston, Tadworth - 2.27 MB
Sunningdale, Windsor and Maidenhead - 2.54 MB
Tovil, Maidstone - 3.07 MB

FPD Savills Report

Cover and Contents - 93 KB
Executive Summary - 81 KB
Main Report - 150 KB
Cressex, High Wycombe - 192 KB
Leigh Park, Havant - 196 KB
Preston, Banstead and Reigate - 176 KB
Sunningdale - 159 KB
Tovil, Maidstone - 186 KB

In Suburbia

A vision for the future of the suburbs, to improve quality of life and sustainability in suburbs.
The Regional Assembly is a member of the In Suburbia Partnership which argues for suburbs to be given greater attention in urban policy. This report, launched at the Sustainable Communities Summit in February 2005, sets out the partnership's vision for the 21st century suburb.
In Suburbia: Delivering Sustainable Communities - 699 KB

Attitudes to Higher Density

A report on a survey and workshops held with Planning Committee members from local authorities.
Attitudes to Higher Density Developments in the South East - 411 KB

The Arts in Urban Renaissance

This report outlines the essential contribution that the Arts can make to urban renaissance.
The Arts in Urban Renaissance - 676KB

Overcoming Financial Barriers to Mixed Use Brownfield Development

Research for the Regional Assembly and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in 2002 on how financial issues may delay major brownfield development.
Delivering an urban renaissance in the South East: Overcoming Financial Barriers to Mixed Use Brownfield Development - 373 KB
Consultants Report - 225 KB

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