Biodiversity by Design September 2004July 2025 The aim of the guide is to provide guidance on how to maximise the opportunities for biodiversity in the planning and design of sustainable communities. The guide takes the user through the design process, presenting a toolkit of best practice that can be tailored according to the scale of the development opportunity.
Partners in Urban Renaissance October 2002June 2025 This Partners in Urban Renaissance project takes a close look at how urban areas in England are evolving to meet modern demands. It highlights that a sustainable urban revival is happening domestically, without needing to look abroad for inspiration. The report digs into what urban renaissance means, the challenges cities face like global competition and reversing urban flight, plus the different perspectives on how change is managed and driven. It also outlines practical steps and dimensions for success, including community engagement, transport, thriving centres, and more.
Living Places: urban renaissance in the south east September 2000June 2025 This report sets out a framework for the comparatively new concept of urban renaissance as it applies to the South East of England (excluding London) and gives examples, drawn from a range of towns in different parts of the region, which show what is already being done to help bring it about. It is primarily intended for councillors and officers in local authorities in the South East who are concerned about the future development of their towns. It should also be of interest to others involved in investment in urban areas and their professional advisers.
Tapping the Potential: best practice in assessing urban housing capacity July 1999July 2025 The report examines various urban capacity studies across the UK, highlighting methods to identify and quantify potential housing sites.
New Life for Smaller Towns October 1998June 2025 “New Life for Smaller Towns” by URBED serves as a practical guide for revitalising towns with populations under 20,000. It presents over 30 strategies across five key themes: enhancing shopping, diversifying attractions, managing transport, fostering community pride, and securing funding. The handbook emphasises the importance of local partnerships and well-researched strategies to attract resources and drive initiatives. Illustrated with more than 50 case studies, it offers insights into successful practices and encourages ongoing community engagement. Ultimately, it aims to empower towns to adapt to modern challenges and enhance their appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Town Centre Partnerships January 1997June 2025 This report takes a close look at how town centre partnerships are helping local neighbourhoods stay lively and competitive by joining forces between local authorities and businesses.
Vital and viable town centres September 1994June 2025 This report draws together information on trends, as well as experience in the United Kingdom and abroad, to enable local authorities and others to make the most of their town and city centres.
Managing Urban Change June 1987June 2025 This report sets out the findings and recommendations of a programme of research into the management training needs of Urban Programme project managers, carried out by URBED in 1988 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.
Planning in Social Services – Chapter 4 January 1978June 2025 This chapter walks through how to set priorities when planning social services, breaking the process into clear steps so you know what problems to focus on, how to tackle them, and what actions to take. It emphasises planning as an ongoing cycle that stays connected with resources and budgets while translating goals into real tasks for people.
