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The new neighbourhoods will have their own identity and character that will draw upon surrounding neighbourhoods, buildings and landscapes. Character and design will be diverse, memorable, sustainable, and unmistakeably 21 st century. Neighbourhood design will be guided by the ten characteristics of a well-designed place set out in the National Design Guide. Where is it being done well? South Gardens, Southwark Green street with door step play Ten characteristics of well-designed place The ten characteristics help to nurture and sustain a sense of Community. They work to positively address environmental issues affecting Climate. National Design Guide 2019 Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-design-guide Eddington, Cambridge New recreational landscape that also provides storm water storage, grey water recycling and new habitats Accordia, Cambridge Sharing back gardens and amenity spaces Dujardin Mews, Enfield Social space within neighbourhoods Eddington, Cambridge Local centre and market square Great Kneighton, Cambridge Contemporary terraced homes Upton, Northampton Arts and Crafts character Poundbury, Dorset Traditional character Upton, Northampton Maintaining rural character West of Ifield Design Have your say What kind of place and character would you like to see in the new neighbourhoods? A w e l l - d e s i g n e d p l a c e C l i m a t e C h a r a c t e r C o m m u n i ty L i f e s p a n b u i l d i n g s H o m e s a n d P u b l i c s p a c e s R e s o u r c e s I d e n t i t y C o n t e x t N a t u r e B u i l t f o r m U s e s M o v e m e n t Enhanced and optimised Safe, social and inclusive Mixed and integrated Functional, healthy and sustainable Efficient and resilient Made to last Enhances the surroundings Attractive and distinctive A coherent pattern of development Accessible and easy to move around Movement Identity Identity Identity Context Identity Identity Context Homes and buildings Homes and buildings Homes and buildings Homes and buildings Uses Resources Lifespan Public spaces Public spaces Public spaces Public spaces Nature Nature Built form Built form Built form Movement Built form Built form
