urban design learning space

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The construction and use of the UK’s built environment infrastructure currently accounts for around 50% of national carbon emissions?

Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform 2007, draft strategy for sustainable construction: a consultation paper

Online resources for urban design

To find out now to get around, track your progress and participate, have a look at the Getting started section.

The urban design learning space will give you a basic introduction to the theories, tricks and tools you can use to help create well-designed places.

We'll explain the words we can use to define the qualities of well-designed places
We'll describe processes and tools you can use to achieve good design
We'll talk about the theories and policies you can use to deliver good design
We'll help you learn by using pictures, stories, examples and activities

You can search for a specific topic, enrol on a course, dip into the cool wall, find some interesting facts, have a go at activities, watch videos, view slideshows and more!

Urban Design London also offers lots of face to face courses, workshops and seminars that will enable you to continue after working through the learning space.

So dive in, and enjoy!

Click here to view a video introduction to the learning space by Councillor Daniel Moylan

Councillor Daniel Moylan, Deputy Leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council and Deputy Chairman of Transport for London explains why urban design is so important, click on his picture to hear more.