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Author of controversial DC15 says planning policy misinterpreted

A controversial DC15 planning policy document is routinely misinterpreted to favour decisions that intensify development, its author has said. The Development Control Design Policy, Guidance and Standards, better known as DC15, ...
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“Planning policies are being rendered useless”

Dr Antoine Zammit, academic and our founder at STUDJURBAN, is a prominent figure in Malta’s urban design planning, having also authored the influential DC15 policy document. In his recent podcast ...
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Public encouraged to reduce use of vehicles in town centres

Five years ago the Local Councils Association kick-started a Slow Streets project, aimed at establishing routes in certain localities through which vehicles are driven at a reduced speed. The intention ...
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Atelier Magazine Interview: Designing a Sustainable Future

As we reflect on the year 2020, studjurban's director Dr Antoine Zammit offers some insights into how we can design a more sustainable future in the years to come. Read ...
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Back to the Drawing Board

studjurban's Director Antoine Zammit has been interviewed by Money magazine on current urban planning issues in Malta. You may check out the full interview here: https://issuu.com/.../docs/money_feb-20_issue-59_online...
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‘Good design creates places from spaces’ – Times of Malta

“The aim of good design is to create places from spaces. A space becomes a place when it has a meaning and designers should create places so people can relate to ...
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