The guide is a practical document outlining the essentials of masterplanning. They are key to creating and sustaining excellent places for work, play and living. The demand for strategic thinking about the process of urban and rural change is growing rapidly.

A masterplan addresses the multifaceted aspects that make places successful. It is important to note, however, that masterplans are not rigid blueprints for development and design, but merely set the context.

Masterplanning can bring significant benefits by Shaping a three-dimensional form responsive to local economic and social dynamics:

Recent projects have been included to illustrate a wide range of tools and techniques. They are not comprehensive case studies, but highlight types of output and give examples of key issues.

Some cases are illustrated in more depth in ‘Design Reviewed Masterplans’ (CABE) 2007. Other design planning and masterplanning documents have also been used for information.

Masterplanners should provide strong client leadership and a commitment to quality. Clarity regarding aims and outputs is essential. Learn from other successful projects. Give enough at the right time. Find the right teams and development partners.

Respond to the physical, economic and social context. Work with stakeholders. Work collaboratively and understand that masterplanning is a fluid process. Put in a strategy and structure for implementation.

Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
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