Southwark: walking back to happiness

Article Abstract:

A number of initiatives designed to improve public spaces have been implemented in Southwark, London, England. Southwark Street has been extensively redesigned, with architectural firm muf focusing on the south-facing pavement and creating an atmosphere similar to that of a beach. Architectural firm East has been involved in re-landscaping work around neighbouring Borough High Street, while Eric Perry Architects has created a new visitor centre under one of the concourses at London Bridge Station.

Facilities & equipment, England, Architectural Services, Management, Buildings and facilities, Architectural firms, Southwark, England

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Can Lord Rogers make us love cities?

Article Abstract:

The new taskforce headed by architect Richard Rogers will look at many of the key issues of modern society in the UK. These will include housing affordability, traffic congestion, crime and the declining urban infrastructure. It aims to bring together parks, housing, workplaces, shops and civic facilities into closely unified communities which are both attractive and functional. Rogers believes that it is now time to make people feel more positively about living in cities.

United Kingdom, City and town life, Urban life

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