Offers architects, urban designers and planners a view of how urban forms can become more sustainable in the future. Key design issues such as access to facilities, access for sunlight, life cycle analysis and the impact of communications on urban design are tackled.

Place-Keeping presents the latest research and practice on place-keeping - that is, the long-term management of public and private open spaces - from around Europe and the rest of the world. There has long been a focus in urban landscape planning and urban design on the creation of high-quality public spaces, or place-making. This is supported by a growing body of research which shows how high-quality public spaces are economically and socially beneficial for local communities and contribute positively to residents' quality of life and wellbeing. However, while large amounts of capital are...