Smart parcelization and place diversity: reconciling real estate and urban design priorities

Adams, D. , Tiesdell, S. and White, J.T. (2013) Smart parcelization and place diversity: reconciling real estate and urban design priorities. Journal of Urban Design, 18(4), pp. 459-477. (doi: 10.1080/13574809.2013.824367)

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Abstract

This paper examines the meaning and significance of place diversity and explores how its achievement may well depend on specific institutional relations between different actors in the real estate development process. It calls for master developers to engage in the ‘smart parcelization’ of large development sites through design-sensitive subdivision, reflected in conditions attached to plot sales or leases. By looking at practical examples, it explores how this concept could refashion speculative housebuilding in the UK. The paper highlights the potential and limitations of ‘smart parcelization’, while emphasizing the need to link development and design considerations in future policy and research agendas.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Tiesdell, Dr Steven and Adams, Professor David and White, Professor James
Authors: Adams, D., Tiesdell, S., and White, J.T.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
Journal Name:Journal of Urban Design
ISSN:1357-4809
ISSN (Online):1469-9664
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2013 Taylor and Francis
First Published:First published in Journal of Urban Design 18(4):459-477
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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