Lay out buildings so as to create continuous frontages around the perimeter of a block, wherever appropriate. This makes a clear distinction between private space on the one hand, and streets and public spaces on the other, avoiding dead areas of land which no one uses or cares for. Make sure that every unbuilt space has a specific function, rather than being left useless and neglected. Replace street clutter with well designed signage and street furniture to give a clear identity to public places. B 4. HeIp to make public spaces distinctive with works of public art .
Publish design guides on residential layout .
Use them as the basis for discussing with developers and house-builders how to create housing that makes publicly accessible space rather than exclusive enclaves.