This 20-page document is targeted at all those involved with the development process - particularly designers, developers and planners. It explores the latest changes in approach to planning, urban design and 'place shaping', encouraged by government and other organizations, and fleshed out in adopted guidance such as the Manual for Streets. Focusing on external surfaces, it makes the case for precast concrete paving as a modern, flexible and sustainable material capable of meeting the latest planning policy demands. It then goes on to demonstrate techniques and best practice for using precast concrete paving to create vibrant and accessible external spaces for sustainable communities.
A new case study looking at the first stages in the regeneration of the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh – previously the fourth most deprived area in Scotland. Craigmillar also includes the first concrete block permeable paving to be adopted by a local authority in Scotland.
This case study of the award winning Accordia housing project in Cambridge, focuses on external surfaces. It explores the practical application of current approaches to master-planning, urban design and ‘place shaping’, discussed in Planning with Paving.
