A guide to the agencies offering advice and support to South East local authorities in their place making role
Contact Details for this Agency
Phone: 020 7070 6700
Fax: 020 7070 6777
Address:
CABE
1 Kemble Street
London
WC2B 4AN
CABE - the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
We provide expert independent design advice to improve the quality of what gets built in England. For over 80 years, UK governments of all persuasions have believed that it is essential to get independent advice on proposals for significant new buildings and spaces.
Since CABE replaced the Royal Fine Art Commission in 1999, we have reviewed more than 3,000 proposals for major developments. But CABE also has a wider role to champion and lead the public and professional debate about how to create great places.
Find out more about what CABE does.
Find out more on our website
- CABE - the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Improving quality of life through design - we advise on well-designed buildings, places and spaces. - Case studies
Find hundreds of the best buildings and places in the country, from large-scale plans for city centres to shops and theatres. - Publications
Download or order hard copies of our publications. You can search for specific publications or browse by categories. - Design review
Read independent reviews of proposed building and public space schemes. - Areas of work
Public space, housing, school design, sustainability, inclusion, London 2012 and value of design. - Initiatives
Find out about our work with partners and visit our other websites. - Education
Download teaching resources about the built environment, take part in Green Day or apply for an education grant. - News and events
Read the latest news from across CABE and see what events we have coming up.
Or visit our other websites
- Building for Life
Building for Life is the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods. - Sustainable Cities
Help from CABE for people in local authorities working to create better places. - Prime Minister's Award for Better Public Building
Public sector clients, architects, project managers, built environment professionals and contractors are invited to enter the awards. - Engaging Places
A resource to support teaching and learning through buildings and places.
CABE Case study: Mixed Communities Initiative in Margate
The Department of Communities and Local Government's Mixed Communities Initiative is designed to 'consolidate' a number of separate existing initiatives such as Safer, Stronger Communities, Neighbourhood Renewal Fund and New Deal for Communities. The idea was that by combining these initiatives, progress could be made in particularly deprived areas - such as parts of Margate. CABE offered enabling support to Margate to deliver the Mixed Communities initiative in 2008.
CABE's enabler provided approximately five days of targeted, hands-on support to the client. Specific tasks undertaken by the enabler included brief writing and development, including economic studies and an area master plan, complemented by CLG supporting information, an assessment of the project process and stages, and assistance with developer procurement processes. CABE's enabler co-ordinated meetings of key stakeholders and brokered agreements with different client groups to ensure the Mixed Communities initiative moved forward. Their input ensured the local authority developed a clear approach to identify the initial steps needed to harness the full potential of the diverse funding strands.