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The Value of Public Space
<a href='http://bit.ly/HDrVOm' target="_blank">CABE - The Value of Public Space</a> Public space is all around us, a vital part of everyday urban life: the streets we pass through on the way to school or work, the places where children play, or where we encounter nature and wildlife; the local parks in which we enjoy sports, walk the dog and sit at lunchtime; or simply somewhere quiet to get away for a moment from the bustle of a busy daily life. -
Thames River Park, City of London
<a href='http://bit.ly/I5VI0v' target="_blank">Design Council - Thames River Park review</a> Thames River park is reviewed by CABE. -
London River Park on Thames needs rethink, Cabe says
<a href='http://bbc.in/pEJiC8' target="_blank">BBC News - London River Park on Thames needs rethink, Cabe says</a> A floating platform on the Thames in central London needs "further thought" before it is built, a government advisory body has said.
The design, with concrete seats and large trees in containers, may not be "appropriate to the character of the river" -
CABE and residents slam Gensler's Thames river park
Architects Journal - CABE and residents slam Gensler's Thames river park Despite backing for the project from City mayor Boris Johnson and majority funders Venus Group of Singapore, the design watchdog said ‘significant issues’ still needed to be addressed and branded the eight spherical biodome exhibition pavilions ‘unimaginative and corporate’. -
The London River Park: place for the people or a private playground?
<a href='http://bit.ly/t2ZR6J' target="_blank">The Guardian - The London River Park: place for the people or a private playground?</a> Cabe, the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, said that "we are not convinced by the description of the project as a 'park'" or that it is "appropriate to the character of the river". They find the design of the pavilions "unimaginative". -
Gensler’s Thames river park sent back to drawing board
<a href='http://bit.ly/Iq4tGj' target="_blank">Architects Journal - Gensler’s Thames river park sent back to drawing board</a> The review has been brought about in response to criticism from DC CABE, ‘residents and river users’
