Training Programmes

Basic Principles of Urban Design

This well attended workshop, led by one of TRA's most experienced presenters, explains the basis of urban design in a way which "demystifies" a topic which is often seen as somewhat elusive. It outlines the contribution of urban design; explains how to analyse the qualities of urban space; and explores the meaning and application of key concepts such as permeability, vitality and variety. An integral part of the workshop is hands-on group work on layouts and three dimensional design. Thoroughly down to earth, there is a close link throughout to the commercial and political realities of current planning practice.

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PARTICIPANT COMMENTS:

"Good workshop, clear examples, clear speaker, relaxed atmosphere, easy to understand."

Stewart McCallum, North Lanarkshire Council

"It built up well from an initial grounding in the subject and took us through all the important principles"

Nick Brian, Fife Council

"Gave a good theoretical backgound, with useful cases and slide shows."

Edd Bergin, Temple Group Ltd