The plot : designing diversity in the built environment: a manual for architects and urban designers / Jonathan Tarbatt.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-189) and index.

1. Introducing the plot -- 1.1. The plot: designing diversity -- 1.2. The diversity agenda: why it's important -- 1.3. Policy and practice: the challenge for designers -- 2. Understanding the plot -- 2.1. The plot in urban design theory and practice -- 2.2. Terminology -- 2.2.1. The plot -- 2.2.2. The parcel -- 2.2.3. The block -- 2.2.4. Urban grain -- 2.2.5. Density -- 2.2.6. Diversity -- 2.2.7. Sustainability -- 2.3. plot so far -- 2.4. How we lost the plot -- 3. Guiding the plot -- 3.1. status of guidance -- 3.2. Planning policy -- 3.2.1. National Planning Policy Framework -- 3.2.2. Planning Policy Wales -- 3.2.3. Scottish Planning Policy -- 3.2.4. Planning policy in Northern Ireland -- 3.2.5. Planning policy in the Republic of Ireland -- 3.3. Diversity and the objectives of urban design -- 3.4. Urban design guidelines -- 3.4.1. By Design: Urban design in the planning system - towards better practice -- 3.4.2. Urban Design Compendium -- 3.4.3. By Design: Better places to live - a companion guide to PPG3 -- 3.4.4. Building for Life: Delivering great places to live -- 3.4.5. Preparing Design Codes: A practice manual -- 3.4.6. Urban Design Manual: A best practice guide - a companion document to the Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas -- 4. Developing the plot -- 4.1. Supply and demand for plots -- 4.1.1. Supply -- 4.1.2. Demand -- 4.2. Obstacles and opportunities for plots -- 4.2.1. Forward funding -- 4.2.2. Taxation -- 4.2.3. Regulatory issues -- 4.3. Alternative development models -- 4.3.1. Strategic land investment model -- 4.3.2. Self building -- 4.3.3. Building cooperatives -- 4.3.4. Co-housing -- 4.4. Key stakeholders -- 4.4.1. The designer -- 4.4.2. The project champion -- 4.4.3. The local authority -- 4.4.4. The project delivery team -- 4.4.5. The developer -- 4.4.6. The client --

5. Designing the plot -- 5.1. Strategic approaches to designing diversity -- 5.2. Promoting sustainable densities -- 5.3. Determining viability -- 5.4. Mixing compatible uses -- 5.5. Configuring the block and plot -- 5.5.1. Block size and shape -- 5.5.2. Plot size and configuration -- 5.5.3. Corners -- 5.5.4. Grain -- 5.6. A toolkit for designing close- and mixed-grain blocks and plots -- 5.6.1. Close-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with back-to-back plots -- 5.6.2. Close-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with shared parking court -- 5.6.3. Close-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with rear access lane -- 5.6.4. Close-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with shared courtyard -- 5.6.5. Close-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with double-loaded access -- 5.6.6. Close-grain (mixed-use) hybrid block with through plots -- 5.6.7. Mixed-grain (mixed-use) perimeter block with rear access lane -- 5.6.8. Medium-grain (mainly residential) perimeter block with shared courtyard -- 5.6.9. Close-grain (mixed-use) perimeter block with shared podium courtyard -- 5.6.10. Medium-grain (mixed-use) perimeter block -- 5.6.11. Ready reckoner -- 5.6.12. Testing the plot -- 6. Destailing the plot -- 6.1. cadastral masterplan -- 6.2. Rules for building -- 6.2.1. building envelope -- 6.3. Rules for coordination -- 6.3.1. Coordinating party walls -- 6.3.2. Coordinating the interface between private and shared elements -- 6.3.3. Coordinating ancillary uses -- 6.4. Bringing it all together -- 7. Conclusion.

"The perceived failure of late twentieth century place-making led to a rethink among urban designers that today puts sustainability at the heart of contemporary policy. In this book, Tarbatt explains his practical plot-based urbanism solution to this problem. Key chapters on designing and detailing the plot are organised by block type and offer critical design data, while the guidance is supported throughout by lively illustrations and numerous international case studies. Aimed at masterplanners, architects and landscape architects as well as local authorities, town planners, urban geographers and developers, the book is a manual for making more sustainable places."--Back cover.