Cosmetics or Critical Constraints? The Role of Landscape in Design Policies in English Development Plans

This paper reviews the nature of landscape policies pertaining to the design of urban development in the post 1992 generation of English development plans. It examines the landscape concepts which underpin policy and concludes that these are essentially concerned with landscaping as a cosmetic activ...

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Published in:Journal of environmental planning and management 1997-03, Vol.40 (2), p.173-198
Main Authors: Punter, John V., Carmona, Matthew
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This paper reviews the nature of landscape policies pertaining to the design of urban development in the post 1992 generation of English development plans. It examines the landscape concepts which underpin policy and concludes that these are essentially concerned with landscaping as a cosmetic activity, an afterthought in the design process. Recommendations are made for the development of policies that will allow landscape considerations to be integrated with nature conservation and ecology considerations and thereby assume a fundamental role in urban design policies as a key element in ensuring sustainable development.
ISSN:0964-0568
1360-0559
DOI:10.1080/09640569712173