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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published November 2007
Updated January 2009
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Development planning
Author Ian Bremner
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Price GBP 10.00

Townscape

Purpose

This module provides background information on townscape with particular attention given to the implications for the town planning service provided by local authorities. The module also deals with the concept of townscape and its expression through the evolution of town design since the classical period.

Benefits

The module will be of particular use to students of town planning, public policy makers and decision takers, and professional planners and urban designers.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A knowledge builder which focuses on developing an understanding that good townscape is the product of good urban design. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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