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Tag: beauty

English national design policy and guidance

105. To beauty, or not to beauty, that is the question

Posted on Aug 5, 2024Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona2 comments on “105. To beauty, or not to beauty, that is the question”
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English national design policy and guidance

93. Beautiful places – aspiration or edict?

Posted on Feb 20, 2023Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona2 comments on “93. Beautiful places – aspiration or edict?”
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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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Streets and public spaces

74. Do zoning and local design codes offer a fast-track route to beauty?

Posted on Aug 10, 2020Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona4 comments on “74. Do zoning and local design codes offer a fast-track route to beauty?”
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English national design policy and guidance

70. Planning for an uglier future

Posted on Mar 27, 2020Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona3 comments on “70. Planning for an uglier future”
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Design skills and education

67. Aesthetics, beauty, popular design, and professional education

Posted on Nov 13, 2019Jan 7, 2026 by Matthew Carmona2 comments on “67. Aesthetics, beauty, popular design, and professional education”
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