Selected articles

Carmona M (2021) The existential crisis of traditional shopping streets: the sun model and the place attraction paradigm, Journal of Urban Design, (Open Access)
Carmona M (2021) The public-isation of private space – Towards a charter of public spaces rights and responsibilities, Journal of Urbanism, (Open Access)
Carmona M (2020) Design Governance, Making Planning Proactive Again, Journal of Urban Research and Development, 1(1): 5-16 (Open Access)
Carmona M,Sandkjær Hanssen G,Lamm B, Nylund K, Saglie I-L, Tietjen A (online 2019) Public space in an age of austerity, Urban Design International, 24(4): 271-259 (Open Access)
Carmona M (2019) Principles for Public Space Design: Planning to do better, Urban Design International, 24(1): 47-59 (Open Access)
Carmona M (online 2018) Marketizing the governance of design: design review in England, Journal of Urban Design, 24(4): 523-555 (Open Access)
Carmona M (2018) The design dimension of planning: making planning proactive again, in Tomaney J & Ferm J [Eds] Planning Practice: Critical Perspectives from the UK, New York, Routledge (or see e-print version)
Carmona M (2019) Place Value: Place quality and its impact on health, social, economic and environmental outcomes, Journal of Urban Design, 24(1): 1-48 (Open Access)
Carmona M, De Magalhães C & Natarajan L (2018) Design Governance the CABE way, its effectiveness and legitimacy, Journal of Urbanism, 18(1), 1-23 (Open Access)
Carmona M, Gabrieli T, Hickman R, Laopoulou T & Livingstone N (2018) Street Appeal, The Value of Street Improvements, Progress in Planning, 126: 1-51 (or see e-print version)
Carmona M & Renninger A (2018) The Royal Fine Art Commission and 75 years of English design review: the first 60 years, 1924-1984, Planning Perspectives, 33 (1), 53-73 (Open Access)
Carmona M & Andrew Renninger (2017) The Royal Fine Art Commission and 75 years of English design review: the final fifteen years, 1985-1999, Planning Perspectives, 32 (4), 577-599 (Open Access)
Carmona M (2017) The formal and informal tools of design governance. Journal of Urban Design, 22 (1): 1-36 (Open Access)
Carmona M (2016) Design governance: theorizing an urban design sub-field. Journal of Urban Design, 21 (6), 705-730. (Open Access)
Carmona M (2015) London’s Local High Streets: the problems, potential and complexities of mixed street corridors. Progress in Planning, 100, 1-84. (Open Access)
Carmona M (2015) Re-theorising Contemporary Public Space: A new narrative and a new normative. Journal of Urbanism, 8 (4), 374-405. (Open Access)
Carmona M (2014) The Place-shaping Continuum: A Theory of Urban Design Process. Journal of Urban Design, 19 (1), 290-36. (Open Access)
Carmona M & Sakai A (2014) Designing the Japanese City – An Individual Aesthetic and a Collective Neglect. Urban Design International.
Carmona M (2013) Planning, Beirut-style. Journal of Space Syntax, 4(1): 123-129
Carmona M (2012) The London Way: The Politics of London’s Strategic Design. Architectural Design, 82(1): 36-43
Carmona M (2010) “Contemporary Public Space: Part Two, Classification” Journal of Urban Design, 15(2): 157-173
Carmona M (2010) “Contemporary Public Space: Part One, Critique” Journal of Urban Design, 15(1): 123-148
Carmona M (2009) “Design Coding and the Creative, Market and Regulatory Tyrannies of Practice” Urban Studies, 46(12): 2643–2667.
Carmona M and de Magalhaes C (2009) “Local Environmental Quality: establishing acceptable standards in England” Town Planning Review, 80(4-5): 517-548
Carmona M (2009) “Sustainable Urban Design: Definitions and Delivery” International Journal for Sustainable Development, 12(1): 48-77
Carmona M (2009) “The Isle of Dogs: Four Waves, Twelve Plans, 35 Years, and a Renaissance … of Sorts” Progress in Planning, 71(3): 87-151
de Magalhaes C & Carmona M (2009) “Dimensions and Models of Contemporary Public Space Management in England”, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 52(2): 111-129
Carmona M & Sieh L (2008) “Performance Measurement in Planning – Towards a Holistic View”, Environment & Planning C: Government and Policy, 26(2): 428-454.
Carmona M, Marshall S & Stevens Q (2006) “Design Codes, Their Use and Potential”, Progress in Planning, 65(4): 201-290
de Magalhaes C & Carmona M (2006) “Innovations in the Management of Public Space, Reshaping and Refocusing Governance”, Planning Theory and Practice, 7(3): 289-303
Carmona M (2006) “Practice Note: Designing Mega-projects in Hong Kong: Reflections from an Academic Accomplice”, Journal of Urban Design, 11(1): 105-124
Carmona M & de Magalhaes C (2006) “Public Space Management – Present and Potential”, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 49(1): 75-99
Carmona M & Sieh L (2005) “Performance Measurement Innovation in English Planning Authorities”, Planning Theory and Practice, 6(3): 303-333
Carmona M & Freeman J (2005) “The Groundscraper, Exploring the Contemporary Reinterpretation”, Journal of Urban Design, 10(3): 309-330
Gallent N & Carmona M (2004) “Planning for Housing – Unravelling the Frictions in Local Practice”, Planning Practice & Research, 19(2): 123-146
Carmona M & Gallent N (2004) “Planning for House Building: A Step Change From the Bottom Up?” Town Planning Review, 75(1): 95-122
Carmona M (2003) “An International Perspective on Measuring Quality in Planning” Built Environment, 29(4): 346-366
Carmona M (2003) “Planning Indicators in England – A Top-down Evolutionary Tale” Built Environment, 29(4): 281-295
Carmona M (2003) “English Design Policies, How Have they Fared?”, Environment & Planning B: Planning & Design, 30: 911-931.
Carmona M, de Magalhaes C, Edwards M (2002) “Stakeholder Views on Value and Urban Design”, Journal of Urban Design, 7(2): 145-169
Carmona M, de Magalhaes C, Edwards M (2002) “What Value Urban Design?” Urban Design International, 7: 63-81
Carmona M (2001) “Implementing Urban Renaissance – Problems, Possibilities and Plans in South East England” Progress in Planning, 56(4): 169-250
Carmona M (1999) “Innovation in the Control of Residential Design” Town Planning Review, 70(4): 501-528
Carmona M (1999) “Controlling the Design of Private Sector Residential Development: An Agenda for Improving Practice” Environment and Planning B, 26: 807-833.
Carmona M (1999) “Residential Design Policy and Guidance: Content, Analytical Basis, Prescription and Regional Emphasis” Planning Practice and Research, 14(1): 17-38
Carmona M (1998) “Residential Design Policy and Guidance: Prevalence, Hierarchy and Currency” Planning Practice and Research, 13(4): 407-419
Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 2: A New Consensus” Journal of Urban Design, 3(3): 331-358
Carmona M (1998) “Design Control: Bridging the Professional Divide – Part 1: A New Framework” Journal of Urban Design, 3(2): 175-200
Punter J & Carmona M (1997) “Cosmetics or Critical Constraints? The Role of Landscape in Design Policies in English Development Plans” Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 40(2): 173-197
Punter J & Carmona M (1997) “Design Policies in Local Plans: Recommendations for Good Practice”, Town Planning Review, 68(2): 165-193
Punter J & Carmona M (1996) “Urban Design Policies in English Local Plans: Content and Prescriptions” Urban Design International, 1(3): 201-234
Punter J & Carmona M (1996) “Design Policies in English Local Plans: The Search for Substantive Principles and Appropriate Procedures” Urban Design International, 1(2): 125-143
Carmona M (1996) “Controlling Urban Design – Part 2: Realizing the Potential”, Journal of Urban Design, 1(2): 179-200
Carmona M (1996) “Controlling Urban Design – Part 1: A Possible Renaissance”, Journal of Urban Design, 1(1): 47-73
Punter J, Carmona M & Platts A (1994) The Design Content of Development Plans, Planning Practice and Research, 9(3): 199-220