Civic Voice has announced the shortlist of 18 schemes for its Design Awards which includes a housing development in a World Heritage Site, creative re-use of a set of historic underground tunnels and a treetop walkway.
Civic Voice writes:
Civic Voice, the national charity for the civic movement, has today announced the shortlist for the third annual Civic Voice Design Awards. 18 schemes from across England have been shortlisted by the expert judging panel for their high-quality design and positive impact on the local community. The awards are sponsored by British Land and Farrells. The judges felt that each project made a significant contribution to the quality of life in their communities. They include a housing development in a World Heritage Site, creative re-use of a set of historic underground tunnels and a treetop walkway at Westonbirt Arboretum.
Joan Humble, Chair of Civic Voice, announcing the shortlist said, ‘I have seen a lot of restoration projects and programmes over the years, but the sheer variety, commitment and range of these projects astonished me last year. These 18 schemes all demonstrate that civic societies and communities are saying yes to high quality development. It is great to hear the stories of how communities have shaped the final developments by only accepting the best for their area.’
See the shortlist and read the press release
