It makes obvious sense that the people who live, or are about to live, in a place that's being built or radically changed should have some say in its design. But although it makes obvious sense it hardly ever happens. We've all been to or heard about 'public consultation' events where a community is shown what are effectively final drawings and are told what will be happening and when by housing officials who expect them to then be grateful - or at least quiet.
The story of A Sense of Place 8: Places by design
The story of A Sense of Place 8: Places by…
The story of A Sense of Place 8: Places by design
It makes obvious sense that the people who live, or are about to live, in a place that's being built or radically changed should have some say in its design. But although it makes obvious sense it hardly ever happens. We've all been to or heard about 'public consultation' events where a community is shown what are effectively final drawings and are told what will be happening and when by housing officials who expect them to then be grateful - or at least quiet.