The suburbs: Experience in Milton Keynes and elsewherePresented by Andrew Armes. Head of Development and Design Milton Keynes. Is suburbia appropriate for the 21st century? The difference between suburban and urban structure with reference to Milton Keynes; its strength, weaknesses and role as a new town.
Sustainable Suburbia. Developing a Density ToolkitPresented by Richard MacCormac. MacCormac Jamieson Prichard Can the private advantages of suburbia be reconciled with public advantage of higher density living? Focuses on density and design issues.
Design in London's Suburbs. Presented by Dr Nicholas FalkUrban and Economic Development URBEDThe decline of the suburbs and their potential reinvention.Looks at the suburban success stories of Frieburg and Holland.
Town Centre Design.Presented by Roger Evans.Town centres, the challenges, impact and potential transformation. With case studies of Poole, Banbury and Oxford.
The Social Value of Public SpacesPresented by Ken WorpoleThe public realm debate and the role and importance of a broad public contribution. Explores different traditions of urbanism across Europe.
Intergenerational use of public places.Presented by Professor Sheila Peace. The Open University.The consequences of living in an ageing society and the use of design to improve the experience of public spaces
Paying for ParksPresented by Helen Beck. Research and Futures Advisor CABE SpaceAn overview of CABE Space research into various means of funding urban green spaces and parks, including public, private and voluntary sources. The ideas can be applied to a range of public space types.
Paying for open spacePresented by David Foster. The Parks Trust Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes and the Parks Trust Foundation. A description of the organisation which cares for many of Milton Keynes' parks and green spaces. The challenges of maintenance, funding and long term planning.
Climate Change Adaptation by Design. Presentation at the TCPA Presented by Rob Shaw. Climate change adaptation and mitigation techniques and how planning can influence and respond to environmental issues.