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Designing Places

Conclusion

Much development results in places of which no one can be proud.

We need to see a different world emerging, one in which: a sense of quality design is part of children's education; professionals are trained to appreciate the complexity of places; the planning system is used creatively to set frameworks for development; developers know that the effort they put into coming up with a good design will be appreciated; and where bad design is no longer acceptable.

This policy statement has outlined a shift in attitudes, expectations and practices that is already under way. Everyone involved in development can play a part in designing places.

good design will be appreciated

New Parliament Building Visitor Centre, Edinburgh

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