Spatial Planning by Design
Prof Matthew Carmona
The Bartlett School of Planning

Five succinct pointers to sound policy.
With examples

Spatial Planning and Design Policy
Colin Wilson. Strategic Planning Manager LDA

Spatial Planning and Design Policy
An exploration of three projects with detailed, illustrated advice on method.

The End of Density?
Dickon Robinson

A sharp critique of some of the myths surrounding the density
debate and the case for a rethink with constructive proposals for change.

Achieving optimum densities. A research perspective.
Hayley Fitchett

An in depth exploration of the positive and negative aspects of higher densities, having the benefit of an international perspective.

Rethinking Environmentalism
Design for London / Exemplar Talks
Majora Carter

A personal journey and an impassioned argument for local involvement in environmental repair and reform, looking at the South Bronx as a case study.

A city as a solution, not a problem
Design for London / Exemplar Talks
Jaime Lerner


An inspirational account of a series of innovative projects in Curitiba, Brazil.

Lessons from Barcelona
Design for London / Exemplar Talks
Richard Rogers and Pasqual Maragall in conversation with Peter Bishop.


The post war regeneration of Barcelona, the Olympics and implications for London

The London View Management Framework. (LVMF)
Presented by John Hare. Miller Hare

The process of developing the LVMF and the issues arising.
The techniques employed to illustrate a development's impact on
important vistas.

Graphics and Urban Design. The illusion of illustration.
Presented by Penelope Tollitt. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Using graphics as a means of thought and communication.
Employs a wide range of examples to show how graphics can synthesise ideas and influence thought. Also describes pointedly how they can be misleading.

Graphics and Urban Design
Presented by Bally Meeda. Urban Graphics

Five key elements of graphics to understand how images can help, not hinder projects. These are: communication, understanding techniques, the use of images, products and software.