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	Alex summed up proceedings and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.		Alex summed up proceedings and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Brainstorm.
	* Could microhousing tackle London's housing crisis?		* Could microhousing tackle London's housing crisis?
	* Densification.		* Densification.
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Mae at 17:27, 17 May 2018

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	The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.		The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.

−	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, suggested that without having a density limit it's questionable whether high quality places can be created	+	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, suggested that without having a density limit it's questionable whether high quality places can be created. He acknowledged that increasing population and the shift to urban living do require density but more importantly require intensity through mixed use. Oliver described a number of practice case studies and their densities.
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−	He acknowledged that increasing population and the shift to urban living do require density but more importantly require intensity through mixed use. Oliver described a number of practice case studies and their densities.	+

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	* The future of the green belt.		* The future of the green belt.
	* Urban sprawl.		* Urban sprawl.
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Mae at 17:14, 17 May 2018

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	The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.		The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.

−	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, suggested that ~~although many developers argue they could go beyond the~~ density ~~levels in latest draft of the London Plan,~~ it is questionable whether ~~they would~~ be ~~successful, although he~~ acknowledged that increasing population and the shift to urban living do ~~required~~ density. Oliver described a number of practice case studies and their densities.	+	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, suggested that without having a density limit it's questionable whether high quality places can be created
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		+	He acknowledged that increasing population and the shift to urban living do require density but more importantly require intensity through mixed use. Oliver described a number of practice case studies and their densities.

	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-MAE.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-MAE.JPG]]		[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-MAE.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-MAE.JPG]]

−	He then proposed a new Green Sky-city living campus of linked settlements as a way of solving some of the spatial pressures on London.	+	He then proposed a new Green Sky-city living campus of linked settlements as a way of solving some of the spatial pressures within the London orbit.

	Alex Ely took questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer-term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.		Alex Ely took questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer-term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.

Designing Buildings at 16:25, 17 May 2018

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−	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week] at venues across London, exploring ~~‘honest~~ lessons ~~learned’~~ from the capital’s best, sustainable, city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, ~~they~~ were led by ~~London’s~~ built environment specialists with a passion and expertise in sustainable design.	+	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week] at venues across London, exploring lessons learned from the capital’s best, sustainable, city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, these events were led by built environment specialists with a passion for, and expertise in sustainable design.

−	~~Prompted~~ by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] ~~organised a panel to discuss place-making~~, ~~considering~~ the ~~drivers that will direct~~ density ~~in future housing development within London.~~	+	On 17 May, prompted by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, an industry panel discussed the drivers that will direct density in London's future housing developments. Organised by [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: Designing for people or designing for density - can we continue to create urban liveability at ever increasing densities?

−	Organised by Mæ in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: Designing for people or designing for density - can we continue to create urban liveability at ever increasing densities?	+	The panel of architects and developers explored this issue in the context of London, as well as further afield, offering diverse perspectives on a challenging subject.
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−	A panel of architects and developers explored this issue in the context of London, as well as further afield, offering diverse perspectives on ~~this~~ challenging subject.	+

	Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:		Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:
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−	~~Michiel’s examples included~~ the team’s decision to ~~remove~~ a proposed building from the southern part of Sugar House Island ~~in order~~ to reduce density and give space back to allow future communities to shape it for their own use, whether ~~it be~~ events or markets or something not yet considered. Michiel said he felt it important not to over design but to leave opportunities for communities to solve problems as a positive action themselves and take ownership of the buildings and spaces they occupy. This philosophy extends to the shared streets which prioritise pedestrians and cyclists in the scheme.	+	Michiel explained the team’s decision to omit a proposed building from the southern part of Sugar House Island to reduce density and give space back to allow future communities to shape it for their own use, whether for events or markets or something not yet considered. Michiel said he felt it was important not to over design but to leave opportunities for communities to solve problems as a positive action themselves and take ownership of the buildings and spaces they occupy. This philosophy extends to the shared streets which prioritise pedestrians and cyclists in the scheme.

−	Jennifer Currier, Head of Design at [https://www.reddoorventures.co.uk/about-us/ Red Door Ventures] said she did not consider that density is necessarily in opposition to designing for people. In Metro's ranking of boroughs, Islington is both the most dense borough and the most desirable. Many dense boroughs are perceived to be great places to live.	+	Jennifer Currier, Head of Design at [https://www.reddoorventures.co.uk/about-us/ Red Door Ventures] said she did not consider that density was necessarily in opposition to designing for people. In Metro's ranking of boroughs, Islington is both the most dense borough and the most desirable. Many dense boroughs are perceived to be great places to live.

	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG]]		[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG]]

−	Jennifer asserted that many factors which make a place desirable (such as amenity, transport etc) require footfall to support placemaking. Jennifer then outlined Red Door’s 60-year business plan and their objective to be recognised as a build-to-rent market leader by creating exceptional living experiences. She presented the case study of a ~~182~~ PRS scheme in Plaistow which is using increased density to catalyse improvements to the area.	+	Jennifer asserted that many factors which make a place desirable (such as amenity, transport etc) require footfall to support placemaking. Jennifer then outlined Red Door’s 60-year business plan and their objective to be recognised as a build-to-rent market leader by creating exceptional living experiences. She presented the case study of a PRS scheme in Plaistow which is using increased density to catalyse improvements to the area.

	Peter Maxwell, Director of Design at [http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/the-legacy-corporation LLDC] discussed the importance of considering density in the context of liveability – how places work and operate. Peter highlighted the ‘Thriving places index’ as an important measuring tool for the built environment.		Peter Maxwell, Director of Design at [http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/the-legacy-corporation LLDC] discussed the importance of considering density in the context of liveability – how places work and operate. Peter highlighted the ‘Thriving places index’ as an important measuring tool for the built environment.
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	Alex Ely took questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer-term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.		Alex Ely took questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer-term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.

−	Alex summed up proceedings ~~as a dense/intense opposition,~~ and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.	+	Alex summed up proceedings and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	Alex summed up proceedings as a dense/intense opposition, and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.		Alex summed up proceedings as a dense/intense opposition, and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.
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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Could microhousing tackle London's housing crisis?
		+	* Densification.
		+	* Edge Debate 71 - Can decentralisation solve the housing crisis?
		+	* Gentrification.
		+	* Megacity.
		+	* Micro flats.
		+	* Must cities grow to compete?
		+	* Redefining density, making the best use of London’s land to build more and better homes.
		+	* The compact sustainable city.
		+	* The future of the green belt.
		+	* Urban sprawl.

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Designing Buildings at 16:10, 17 May 2018

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−	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week], at venues across London, exploring ‘honest lessons learned’ from the capital’s best sustainable city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, they were led by London’s built environment specialists with a passion and expertise in sustainable design.	+	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week] at venues across London, exploring ‘honest lessons learned’ from the capital’s best sustainable city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, they were led by London’s built environment specialists with a passion and expertise in sustainable design.

	Prompted by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] organised a panel to discuss place-making, considering the drivers that will direct appropriate density in future housing development within London.		Prompted by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] organised a panel to discuss place-making, considering the drivers that will direct appropriate density in future housing development within London.

−	Organised by ~~[[User:Mae\|Mae]]~~ in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: ~~DESIGNING FOR PEOPLE OR DESIGNING FOR DENSITY – CAN WE CONTINUE TO CREATE URBAN LIVE~~-~~ABILITY AT EVER INCREASING DENSITIES~~?	+	Organised by Mæ in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: Designing for people or designing for density - can we continue to create urban liveability at ever increasing densities?

	A panel of architects and developers explored this issue in the context of London, as well as further afield, offering diverse perspectives on this challenging subject.		A panel of architects and developers explored this issue in the context of London, as well as further afield, offering diverse perspectives on this challenging subject.
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	Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:		Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:

−	* Michiel van Soest - Development Manager – ~~[[User:Vastint_UK\|~~Vastint UK]]	+	* Michiel van Soest - Development Manager – Vastint UK
	* Jennifer Currier - Head of Design - Red Door Ventures		* Jennifer Currier - Head of Design - Red Door Ventures
	* Peter Maxwell - Director of Design - LLDC		* Peter Maxwell - Director of Design - LLDC
−	* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – ~~[[User:Mae\|~~Mæ]]	+	* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – Mæ

−	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at ~~[[User:Vastint_UK\|~~Vastint UK]] began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product and output of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for the different communities to enjoy and own.	+	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at Vastint UK began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product and output of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for the different communities to enjoy and own.

	[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]		[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]

Vastint UK at 15:46, 17 May 2018

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	Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:		Chaired by Alex Ely, Principal at Mæ, the panel included:

−	* Michiel van Soest - Development Manager – Vastint UK	+	* Michiel van Soest - Development Manager – [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]]
	* Jennifer Currier - Head of Design - Red Door Ventures		* Jennifer Currier - Head of Design - Red Door Ventures
	* Peter Maxwell - Director of Design - LLDC		* Peter Maxwell - Director of Design - LLDC
−	* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – Mæ	+	* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – [[User:Mae\|Mæ]]

−	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at Vastint UK began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product and output of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for the different communities to enjoy and own.	+	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product and output of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for the different communities to enjoy and own.

	[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]		[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]

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−	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week] at venues across London, exploring ‘honest lessons learned’ from the capital’s best sustainable city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, they were led by London’s built environment specialists with a passion and expertise in sustainable design.	+	Between May 14th and 18th 2018, Open City held five events a day for [https://open-city.org.uk/professional/green-sky-thinking/ Green Sky Thinking Week] at venues across London, exploring ‘honest lessons learned’ from the capital’s best, sustainable, city-making projects. Addressing a ‘people first’ theme, they were led by London’s built environment specialists with a passion and expertise in sustainable design.

−	Prompted by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] organised a panel to discuss place-making, considering the drivers that will direct ~~appropriate~~ density in future housing development within London.	+	Prompted by the omission of the density matrix from the New London Plan, [[User:Mae\|Mæ]] organised a panel to discuss place-making, considering the drivers that will direct density in future housing development within London.

	Organised by Mæ in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: Designing for people or designing for density - can we continue to create urban liveability at ever increasing densities?		Organised by Mæ in partnership with [[User:Vastint_UK\|Vastint UK]] at [[Sugar_House_Island\|Sugar House Island]], the event was entitled: Designing for people or designing for density - can we continue to create urban liveability at ever increasing densities?
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	* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – Mæ		* Oliver Bulleid - Associate Director – Mæ

−	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at Vastint UK began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product ~~and output~~ of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for ~~the~~ different communities to enjoy and own.	+	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Event-Mae-Vastint-1.JPG]]Michiel van Soest, Development Manager at Vastint UK began by asserting that density needs to be considered holistically rather than simply as a product of residential design. He outlined how Vastint’s mixed-use schemes in London, Leeds and Cardiff are led by design of the public realm and the provision of outdoor spaces for different communities to enjoy and own.

	[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]		[[File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg\|link=File:Tetley_Brewery_site_Leeds_aerial.jpg]]

−	Michiel’s examples included the team’s decision to remove a proposed building from the southern part of Sugar House Island in order to reduce density and give space back to allow future communities to shape it for their own use, whether it be events or markets or something not yet considered. Michiel said he felt it important not to ~~‘over design’~~ but to leave opportunities for communities to solve problems as a positive action themselves and take ownership of the buildings and spaces they occupy. This philosophy extends to the shared streets which prioritise pedestrians and cyclists in the scheme.	+	Michiel’s examples included the team’s decision to remove a proposed building from the southern part of Sugar House Island in order to reduce density and give space back to allow future communities to shape it for their own use, whether it be events or markets or something not yet considered. Michiel said he felt it important not to over design but to leave opportunities for communities to solve problems as a positive action themselves and take ownership of the buildings and spaces they occupy. This philosophy extends to the shared streets which prioritise pedestrians and cyclists in the scheme.

−	Jennifer Currier, Head of Design at [https://www.reddoorventures.co.uk/about-us/ Red Door Ventures] said she did not ~~see~~ density as necessarily in opposition ~~with~~ designing for people. In Metro ranking of boroughs, Islington is both the ~~densest~~ borough and the most desirable. Many dense boroughs are perceived as great places to live.	+	Jennifer Currier, Head of Design at [https://www.reddoorventures.co.uk/about-us/ Red Door Ventures] said she did not consider that density is necessarily in opposition to designing for people. In Metro's ranking of boroughs, Islington is both the most dense borough and the most desirable. Many dense boroughs are perceived to be great places to live.

	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG]]		[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-Red-Door-Ventures.JPG]]

−	Jennifer asserted that many factors which make a place desirable (such as amenity, transport etc) require footfall to support ~~the~~ placemaking. Jennifer then outlined Red Door’s 60-year business plan and ~~the aim~~ to be recognised as a build to rent market leader by creating exceptional living experiences. She presented the case study of a 182 PRS scheme in Plaistow which is using increased density to catalyse improvements to the area.	+	Jennifer asserted that many factors which make a place desirable (such as amenity, transport etc) require footfall to support placemaking. Jennifer then outlined Red Door’s 60-year business plan and their objective to be recognised as a build-to-rent market leader by creating exceptional living experiences. She presented the case study of a 182 PRS scheme in Plaistow which is using increased density to catalyse improvements to the area.

−	Peter Maxwell, Director of Design at [http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/the-legacy-corporation LLDC] ~~asserted that it was important to consider~~ density in the context of liveability – how places work and operate. Peter ~~listed~~ the ‘Thriving places index’ as an important measuring tool ~~in considering~~ the built environment.	+	Peter Maxwell, Director of Design at [http://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/our-story/the-legacy-corporation LLDC] discussed the importance of considering density in the context of liveability – how places work and operate. Peter highlighted the ‘Thriving places index’ as an important measuring tool for the built environment.

	[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-LLDC.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-LLDC.JPG]]		[[File:Green-Sky-Thinking-LLDC.JPG\|link=File:Green-Sky-Thinking-LLDC.JPG]]
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	The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.		The LLDC has a long-term plan to try and improve the attainment and life chances of its inhabitants and his focus is on five new neighbourhoods in the Olympic Park delivering 7,000 homes and 10,000 new jobs, as well as a new cultural and education district.

−	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, ~~stated~~ that although many developers ~~argued~~ they could go beyond the density levels in latest draft of the London Plan, ~~the question remained as to~~ whether they would be successful~~. He~~ acknowledged that ~~the~~ increasing ~~global~~ population and shift to urban living required density ~~in design~~. Oliver ~~gave~~ practice case studies ~~with~~ their ~~density levels~~.	+	Oliver Bulleid, Associate Director at Mæ, suggested that although many developers argue they could go beyond the density levels in latest draft of the London Plan, it is questionable whether they would be successful, although he acknowledged that increasing population and the shift to urban living do required density. Oliver described a number of practice case studies and their densities.

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	He then proposed a new Green Sky-city living campus of linked settlements as a way of solving some of the spatial pressures on London.		He then proposed a new Green Sky-city living campus of linked settlements as a way of solving some of the spatial pressures on London.

−	Alex Ely~~, too,~~ questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.	+	Alex Ely took questions and comments from the audience on space standards, sustainability and its real meaning in the Green Sky Thinking movement and whether design can fulfil density while still creating spaces people want to occupy. A discussion took place on post-occupation evaluations and how longer-term developments enabled designers to deliver improved customer satisfaction in later phases.

	Alex summed up proceedings as a dense/intense opposition, and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.		Alex summed up proceedings as a dense/intense opposition, and commented on the significance of public spaces and street level interventions as part of the density mix, as well as London’s increasing love of tall buildings.

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