Places Matter! is an innovative programme of built environment activities which include the Northwest Design Review Panel, a major research project into the economic value of good design, a schools education programme and a public realm good practice guide.
Programmes
Economic Value of Design
In 2009 Places Matter! commissioned new research into the economic value of good design during the recession.
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Building for Life
In 2009 with support from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), Places Matter! offered accredited training in Building for Life for representatives from every local authority in the Northwest.
Manual for Streets
Manual for Streets, published by the Department for Transport, gives new advice for the design of residential streets in England and Wales.
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Building in Context
Building in Context is a training programme that gives decision makers the tools to recognise how projects can respond well to their surroundings.
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Creating Inspirational Spaces
The publication of Creating Inspirational Spaces: A Guide for Quality Public Realm in the Northwest was the first step towards raising aspirations for creating the highest quality external environments in the Northwest.
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ixia - Public Art Professional Development Seminars
In Winter 2009/10 Places Matter! partnered with ixia, the public art think tank, to deliver a series of public art seminars in the Northwest.
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