Landscape Institute Annual Conference October 9-10 2008, Regent’s College London With a Government commitment to build three million homes by 2020, the conference will stimulate debate on the importance of good quality landscape in housing developments and in creating sustainable communities. Speakers include Professor Robert Tregay of LDA Design, architect and urban designer Terry Farrell, [...]
ICOMOS Documentation Centre, Paris- World Heritage News
- The Rapid Response Facility Contributes to avoiding the ecological isolation of Romania's Retezat Massif
- UNESCO and Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock launch 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention
- Statement of the United Nations Foundation in Support of the World Heritage Convention's 40th Anniversary
Understanding Twentieth Century Buildings
Three short courses organised by the Twentieth Century Society 11th, 18th & 25th September 2008 The 20th century saw the construction of buildings unlike any that had come before. War, politics, economics, innovations in production and materials and social change all played their part in shaping modern Britain. The legacy is large and whilst appreciation of [...]
INTA Summer Institute on Urban Development in Italy
Massa Lubrense, Sorrento, Italy, 15th-21st September 2008 “Management of Urban Changes – Measuring Performance of Local Policies” The INTA (International Urban Development Association) Summer Institute offers a unique training programme focusing on the innovative urban management practices that strengthen local urban development and regeneration strategies. The INTA Summer Institute is for City managers and decision [...]
