Cities & regions

Appraisal We explain how urban form, the environment and population interact to shape patterns of daily activity and long-term outcomes and assess suitability of site to deliver development objectives.

Benchmarking We analyse regions, cities and sites to build multi-dimensional profiles which explain how characteristics or location and place relate to population change, economic activity, mode shares and carbon emissions.

Spatial strategy We shape spatial strategies, allocate population & employment and integrate that growth with spatial & mobility infrastructure to deliver development objectives and positive long-term outcomes.

Reference plan We create concept designs that set out spatial layouts, land use, density, massing distributions & open space. These form the spatial framework to coordinate development, define street centrelines, street typologies, urban blocks, key edges, land use & density allowances.

Performance testing We de-risk strategic design decisions made early in the development process through rapid testing of options and forecast modelling of final design impacts.

Strategic design advice We measure impact of design options, explaining whether they work as intended & giving detailed advice on location of land use, density, massing & open space and how they can be further improved.