Part 6: Tools and Applications
There is an intense interest in the implementation and realisation
of the changes in Sheffield city centre advocated in the Urban Design
Compendium. Part 6 introduces some of the mechanisms that can assist
and streamline the process of sustaining the procurement of higher
quality of development.
Introduction
The growing knowledge and ‘virtual’ economy has seen the pace of
development quicken in recent years. Local authorities will find
it increasingly difficult to prepare plans which will satisfy statutory
planning requirements without creating a stalemate in the future
development potential of their plan areas. This part of the compendium
offers advice on mechanisms for change within the scope of the planning
and urban design process which will ensure the sustainable regeneration
of Sheffield city centre.
A key objective shared by all is to attempt to take action in advance
of market pressures and to anticipate the development process by
the initiation and promotion of design guidance which is clear and
unambiguous.
There is widespread guidance available from CABE and other organisations
describing various design and development tools which can be used
to ensure that the local authority is leading the design and development
process in their locality. These tools include:
- consultation and engagement;
- design and development briefs;
- competitions;
- modelling;
- demonstration projects.
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