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Author: Matthew Carmona

Design coding

89. Authority-wide design codes, four key questions (and answers)

Posted on Jul 6, 2022Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona5 comments on “89. Authority-wide design codes, four key questions (and answers)”
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Design coding

88. Testing design codes in England – 21 lessons

Posted on Jun 22, 2022Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona5 comments on “88. Testing design codes in England – 21 lessons”
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English national design policy and guidance

87. Appealing design – the tide turns on poor and mediocre housing design

Posted on Apr 26, 2022Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona3 comments on “87. Appealing design – the tide turns on poor and mediocre housing design”
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Streets and public spaces

86. High streets, what future (part 2) – the place attraction paradigm

Posted on Feb 10, 2022Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona
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Streets and public spaces

85. High streets, what future (part 1) – the sun model

Posted on Feb 2, 2022Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona
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Reflections and tributes

84. A tribute to Richard Rogers

Posted on Dec 20, 2021Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona
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English national design policy and guidance

83. Ending the lottery of design-based planning appeals (mediocre is not enough!)

Posted on Oct 26, 2021Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona3 comments on “83. Ending the lottery of design-based planning appeals (mediocre is not enough!)”
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Design skills and education

82. The design deficit

Posted on Jul 22, 2021Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona2 comments on “82. The design deficit”
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Streets and public spaces

81. The Nine Elms Park charter, safeguarding the public-isation of private space

Posted on Jun 7, 2021Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona
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Streets and public spaces

80. Women and the scourge of fearful streets

Posted on Mar 16, 2021Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona1 comment on “80. Women and the scourge of fearful streets”
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