Design for growth: built environment

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Design has a huge impact on our public spaces - and on people’s perception and experiences of them. But good design goes beyond the aesthetic. Well-planned, inspiring places make a positive difference to people’s lives ... and help build a sense of identity and civic pride. But they also encourage inward investment, and lead to export success.

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Our services in this area

Design Council Cabe's Design Review service provides free expert advice on the design quality of schemes in England that will have a significant impact on their environment.

   

 87percent of people agree that better quality buildings and public spaces can improve quality of life

Well designed housing brings public health benefits which saves over £1.5bn a year

Well designed streets can increase residential property prices and retail rents by 5 to 15 percent