The concept of shared space is increasingly being incorporated into urban areas in the UK, promoting a major change in the way streets are designed. Shared space is a design feature that aims to encourage pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to share the same deregulated space. However, there is a...

This paper argues that the ideas of self, waste and space are interconnected and that they influence each other in a society's everyday life. It addresses the issues of belonging and identity to explain how the connection among self, waste and space could determine waste disposal practice. A...

With over nine million units in the country, suburban multifamily housing is a widespread and overlooked example of density located within walking distance of commercial development in suburbia. This paper reports on resident demographics, attitudes, and perceptions as they relate to mode choice...

The increasing involvement of the private sector in the design and management of urban public space has prompted some critical scholars to predict the 'end of public space'. This study reassesses the implications of private sector involvement through a comparative analysis of British and Dutch...

The Apollo Pavilion, Peterlee, is a large sculpture built to the designs of artist Victor Pasmore. Always controversial, the pavilion has been under threat for much of its life. However, it is recently restored and in December 2011 it was granted Grade II* listing. This might be seen as a story...

This paper proposes a conceptual theory of resilience in urbanism and demonstrates its application through a case study. The theory's underpinnings are the attributes of resilience that have been developed in ecological sciences, but have clear parallels in urbanism. They suggest that it may be...