CABE, the UK government's advisor on architecture, urban design and public space, recently conducted a national housing audit in the United Kingdom. The study found that housing schemes which failed to create a sense of place, had weak layouts and poorly designed and maintained public space. This finding was supported by the views of professionals working in the field. However, in order to provide a fuller picture, CABE also wanted to look into the opinions of the residents living in these new developments. The 'sense of place ' report shows what these people actually think and what implications their views have for those involved in the delivery of new homes.