National Planning Agency
Planning and Design of Urban Spaces
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Careful planning and design of urban spaces is an important factor in promoting sustainable development and quality of life. By integrating high-quality built environments with sustainable modes of transportation, it is possible to create attractive settings for living and working, while also achieving climate related benefits.
Public life, Settlement and Urban Spaces
The publication Public life, Settlement and Urban Spaces - Guidelines on Sustainable Urban Planning and Environmentally Friendly Transportation is intended serve as a guide and support tool for those working in the field of planning.
The guidelines are a cooperative project between the National Planning Agency and the Association of Municipalities in the Capital Area and are part of the development of a policy in this area, which is reflected in the National Planning Policy and Regional Plan of the capital area.
The web based version of the publication can be found here. You can navigate the document, both by choosing specific sections in the footer at the bottom of each page and in the table of contents.
Illustrations
The illustrations and diagrams in the publication can be accessed here. The images may be used freely in presentations or materials related to the planning and design of urban spaces. Sources must be cited when using them.
Illustrations (.zip skrá)