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The Poundbury SerieS 2009

“I have been trying to promote the kind of development which is guided by a set of principles: principles such as timelessness, humility, sense of place and priority for the use of local materials, all of which result in communities that people enjoy living in and which reflect local adaption.”HRH The Prince of Wales, January 2008

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Illustrations: front cover and background drawings by Léon Krier, from The Architectural Tuning of Settlements (PFBE, 2008).

Photography: portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales by Alan Shawcross; aerial photography pages 1 and 2, by Commission Air, copyright Duchy of Cornwall; Poundbury roofscape, pages 1 and 5, Duchy of Cornwall; Poundbury market, pages 1 and 10, by Richard Ivey; building frontage, pages 1 and 11, by Dan Cruickshank; all other photography copyright The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment.

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The Poundbury SerieS 2009 2Introduction

STrucTuring SeTTlemenTS 5The Poundbury experimentSEmInAR 1, WEDnESDAy 11 FEBRUARy, PoUnDBURy, DoRSET

SuSTainable urbaniSm 6The financial bottom lineSEmInAR 2, WEDnESDAy 18 mARCH, PoUnDBURy, DoRSET

removing The roadblockS 7Highways, hierarchy and shared surfacesSEmInAR 3, THURSDAy 14 mAy, PoUnDBURy, DoRSET

TranSPorT-orienTed develoPmenT 8The growth agendaSEmInAR 4, WEDnESDAy 24 JUnE, THE PRInCE’S FoUnDATIon, LonDon

low-carbon communiTieS and eco TownS 9The Upton exemplar projectSEmInAR 5, WEDnESDAy 2 SEPTEmBER, UPTon, noRTHAmPTonSHIRE

mixed uSe 10Getting the right mixSEmInAR 6, WEDnESDAy 14 oCToBER, PoUnDBURy, DoRSET

geTTing The deTailS righT 11Architectural tuningSEmInAR 7, WEDnESDAy 18 novEmBER, PoUnDBURy, DoRSET

booking informaTion and furTher deTailS 12

execuTive educaTion PackageS 13Learning through practical exemplars

Three compounding factors are changing our lives: by the year 2050, the global population will have risen from six to nine billion; the average temperature will have risen by between 2 and 6 °C; and, without a technological breakthrough, depletion of oil and gas will have brought an end to cheap energy. Buildings and transportation make up more than half of carbon emissions, so finding practical solutions to this global catastrophe through smart development is essential.

Poundbury, the urban extension to dorchester, england, is recognized worldwide as one of the most advanced solutions to urban settlement in the twenty-first century. it is used by the uk government as a model for new development and enhancing rural economies.

The Poundbury Series, launched in 2007, is an annual series of seven lectures and tours which are an essential experience for those involved in the planning, design and building of housing developments in the uk and beyond. Those involved in the development of Poundbury will demonstrate through a series of lectures, workshops and visits how to implement these cutting-edge ideas. The underlying principles, established by the masterplanner, léon krier, and put into practise by the duchy of cornwall, will be analysed to help improve popular and specialist understanding of the place.

as the government and development industry search for an appropriate model for sustainable development in the twenty-first century, the Poundbury Series offers the opportunity to reflect on a model initiated by The Prince of wales twenty years ago which continues to gain credibility, not only in the uk but around the world.

The Poundbury SerieS 2009 The convenient remedy

Poundbury was designed for the Prince of Wales by the masterplanner Léon Krier, and is being developed by the Duchy of Cornwall. The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment makes use of Poundbury as a platform for teaching and learning.

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For the latest information about this event see www.princes-foundation.org/poundbury


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Who is The PoundBury series for?The course is tailored to all those working in the built environment implementing new town plans and urban extensions, including key decision-makers, design team members, house builders, developers, land owners, planners, architects, landscape architects, highways engineers, local politicians and council members.

hoW is eaCh evenT sTruCTured?Seminars take place between 10 am and 4 pm. The morning session comprises talks and accompanied site tours. an informal lunch is provided to allow for networking, followed by a keynote talk and an expert panel discussion with questions from the floor.

MusT The enTire PoundBury series Be Booked?each seminar can be booked individually, or the entire series can be booked at a reduced rate. larger organisations may wish to send a different member of staff to each event to maximize learning potential.

Why aTTend The PoundBury series?The built environment sector is awash with design guidance, codes and legislation to help deliver sustainable settlements, but very few new developments match their lofty aspirations. Poundbury stands out as a significant milestone in the consistent application of sustainable town-building principles.

are There oTher evenTs on PoundBury and susTainaBle urBanisM?The Prince’s foundation offers a range of customized executive education courses, from

half-day lectures to two-day sessions, including site visits and workshops. for more information, see inside the back page.

Save on TickeT PriceS with PFBE membershipmake a substantial saving on ticket prices by becoming a member of the prince’s Foundation for the built Environment:

normal single ticket price .................................... £ 175.00

or become a member of the PFBE:

membership ............................................................... £ 75.00one Poundbury Series session ............................ £ 95.00

total ........................... £ 170.00

To become a member, please contact us:

T +44 (0) 20 7613 8584 E [email protected] www.princes-foundation.org/membership

Taking iT furTherLearn through practical exemplars with PFBE’s executive education packages, see page 13.

All Poundbury Series events are CPD accredited.

THE PRInCE’S FoUnDATIon FoR THE BUILT EnvIRonmEnT thE poundbury sEriEs 2009: thE convEniEnt rEmEdy

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explore the essential ingredients needed to structure settlements which produce sustainable, mixed-use communities appropriate to an era of rapid climate change and increasing urbanisation.

Speakers will discuss the background to the development of Poundbury and explore the reasons behind its widespread attraction to developers, planners, politicians and housing providers. it will be a particularly helpful event for those wanting to gain a birds-eye perspective on how to piece together the many layers of information required to form a masterplan for sustainable, low-carbon, community building for the long term.

The significance of learning from historical settlements and applying it to future non-car dependent and self-sufficient communities was pioneered by léon krier more than twenty years ago. his research in this area and work for The Prince of wales was carried out at the time against much opposition, but is now becoming recognized as an essential tool in understanding why we got it so badly wrong in the twentieth century and how we can do better in the twenty-first.

sPeakers inClude:Ben Bolgar, director of design Theory and networks, Pfbesimon Conibear, development manager for Poundbury, duchy of cornwalldouglas duany, chair in ecology, PfbeJohn Massengale, architect and writerroger scruton, architectural critic and philosopher

SEmInAR 1

WEDnESDAy 11 FEBRUARy 2009

BRoWnSWoRD HALL , PUmmERy SqUARE,

PoUnDBURy, DoRCHESTER, DT1 3GW

oF InTEREST To:

Those taking strategic decisions in growth areas, allocations, preparing local development frameworks and regional spatial strategies who wish to set out clear principles early in the process which are based on the study of traditional urban settlements:

Planners ◆Local government representatives and members ◆Urban designers from the public or private sector ◆Architects and landscape architects ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Private developers and house builders ◆

STrucTuring SeTTlemenTS The Poundbury experiment

poundbury roofscape


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find out how to create value for your development through the application of the timeless principles of sustainable urbanism.

This event will explore the financial implications of adopting a residentially-led, mixed-use design model and how value is added over and above that of a conventional development project. The relationship between private and affordable housing will be discussed together with the effect of creating a mixed-use environment which encourages both a successful local economy and social interaction.

Speakers will present the findings of the report Valuing Sustainable Urbanism published by The Prince’s foundation in July 2007. They will explore the implications this has for other developments in the uk and in particular how significant land owners, whether private or public, should be considering their long term strategy towards developing a sustainable future and increased portfolio value. new approaches to financing for the long term and enlightened equity ownership will also be discussed.

sPeakers inClude:simon Conibear, duchy of cornwallJohn Cottrell, homes and communities agency (hca)Julian harbottle, Savills PlcGail Mayhew, consultant, Pfbenoel isherwood, Poundbury representative, Pfbe

SuSTainable urbaniSm The financial bottom line

SEmInAR 2

WEDnESDAy 18 mARCH 2009



oF InTEREST To:

Those involved in land assembly, land ownership, taking strategic decisions on growth areas and looking to achieve good long-term investment opportunities in property development:

Land owners in the public or private sectors ◆Agents and property professionals ◆Developers and house builders ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Local government representatives and policy makers ◆

mixing uses helps to stimulate value


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SEmInAR 3

THURSDAy 14 mAy 2009



oF InTEREST To:

Those seeking to design and deliver sustainable infrastructure, across the whole of the built environment:

Highways engineers ◆Infrastructure designers ◆Transport engineers and policy makers ◆Urban designers from the public or private sector ◆Architects and landscapes architects ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Local government representatives ◆Private developers ◆

discover how Poundbury managed to break so many accepted highway rules, and yet achieve exemplar status.

This event will examine how the duchy of cornwall, their design team and west dorset district council together forged a new way forward for highway design in the uk in the early 1990s. Speaker david Taylor, partner at alan baxter, was instrumental in producing detailed designs based on european models of traditional urbanism—the basis of the Poundbury masterplan by léon krier. one of the keys to the success of the venture involved working from precedent that clearly worked in practise, rather than following regulations that had gone unquestioned for too long in the uk. how this information was gathered on location, assessed, and then turned into an acceptable code, will form part of this discussion. ian madgwick, Senior development liaison engineer (highways) at dorset county council, will share his long experience of the project. andy cameron, co-author of Manual for Streets, will discuss how new ways of managing risk in highways design have been applied to emerging exemplar projects.

sPeakers inClude:david Taylor, Partner at alan baxterian Madgwick, Senior development liaison engineer (highways), dorset county councilsimon Conibear, development manager, duchy of cornwallandrew Cameron, wSP groupnoel isherwood, Poundbury representative, Pfbe

removing The roadblockS Highways, hierarchy and shared surfaces

an adopted highway in poundbury


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discover how transport- or transit-oriented development and location efficiency can reduce the carbon footprint by encouraging connectivity and walkability.

Transit-oriented development becomes more significant as we seek to return to public transport and non-car dependent environments, if we are to achieve anything approaching sustainable settlements. while Poundbury is a settlement based on walkable neighbourhoods, there is still a way to go before the inhabitants abandon their cars for good. The transport strategy for new communities is a key component in reducing carbon emissions and producing healthier environments for all. This event will look at the latest ideas and built examples of how to successfully integrate tight, vibrant urban settings with efficient public transport to move around cities.

leading the debate will be hank dittmar, chief executive of The Prince’s foundation for the built environment, co-author and editor with gloria ohland of The New Transit Town (island Press).

sPeakers inClude:hank dittmar, chief executive, The Prince’s foundation for the built environmentMichael schabas, Transport PlannerJeff kenworthy, Professor of Sustainability, curtin university of Technology, australiareport on Strasbourg integrated public transport system (based on Pfbe study tour)

TranSPorT-orienTed develoPmenT The growth agenda

SEmInAR 4

WEDnESDAy 24 JUnE 2009

THE PRInCE’S FoUnDATIon GALLERy

19-22 CHARLoTTE RoAD, LonDon EC2A 3SG

oF InTEREST To:

Those involved in designing and delivering transit-orientated development to achieve reduced car dependency and increased sustainability in all growth areas:

Transport planners and policy makers ◆Highway engineers and infrastructure providers ◆Planners and urban designers ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Integrated transport designers and engineers ◆Local government representatives and members ◆Town builders. ◆

integrating different transport modes, strasbourg


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SEmInAR 5

WEDnESDAy 2 SEPTEmBER 2009

mEADoWS PRImARy SCHooL

UPTon SqUARE, UPTon, noRTHAmPTon, nn5 4EZ

oF InTEREST To:

Those seeking simple buildable solutions to reducing carbon footprint by adopting natural materials and methods with built in longevity and adaptability:

Architects and specifiers ◆Builders and product suppliers ◆Engineers and consultants in biodiversity. ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Landscape designers ◆Infrastructure and road engineers ◆Local government representatives ◆Private developers ◆

explore what it means to build sustainably and reduce carbon footprints by using natural materials and systems rather than technologically complex, fossil-fuel based solutions.

with the pressure of climate change and the onset of oil depletion, what does it mean to build in a sustainable way, avoiding reliance on oil-based products, synthetic and toxic materials with high embodied energy? how should we deal with renewable energy supplies to new settlements? The development of the Code for Sustainable Homes, has pushed the sustainable agenda arguably towards a high-tech solution for low carbon building. This approach is in danger of being self defeating in the context of long-term sustainability.

The building research establishment (bre) have invited The Prince’s foundation to design and build a house on their innovation Park during 2009. This house will be presented, demonstrating the advantages of using a building model based on traditional construction and natural systems, rather than highly technological ones. This event will look at building construction, biodiversity, sustainable urban drainage— fully implemented at upton—renewable energy and the ecological principles which underpin our approach to building eco-towns.

sPeakers inClude (TBC):alan Baxter & associates, ecofirst ltd., homes and Communities agency, Pell frischmann (consulting engineers), The Prince’s foundation, Quartet design (landscape designers)

low-carbon communiTieS and eco TownS — The Upton exemplar project

sustainable urban drainage, upton


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look at the strategy behind the successful implementation of mixed uses to achieve a truly vibrant and sustainable community.

The programme will explore how to develop a successful local economy with a distinct character, based on the careful arrangement of end users, including housing, retail, social networks, small business and industry. in order to reduce car dependency and create a quality environment with all the health benefits from walking and cycling, it is essential that the daily needs of those living in the community are locally provided. developers often believe that such an approach is too complicated, thus playing into the discredited 1980s and 90s model of the out-of-town-superstore, car-dependent economy we have sadly come to accept as the norm.

at Poundbury, the free market and social objectives conjoin through the medium of careful use-planning. The delivery techniques will be presented.

sPeakers inClude (TBC):andrew ashenden, creator of the marylebone high Street revival as ceo of howard de walden estatessimon dow, The guinness Trust, social housing provider at Poundburysimon Conibear, Poundbury development manager, duchy of cornwallnoel isherwood, Poundbury representative, Pfbe

mixed uSe Getting the right mix

SEmInAR 6

WEDnESDAy 14 oCToBER 2009



oF InTEREST To:

Those looking at how to deliver a successful mixture of uses including retail, light industrial, mixed tenure and vibrant social networks:

Planners of town and neighbourhood centres. ◆Urban designers from the public or private sector ◆Architects from the public or private sectors ◆managers and directors of urban regeneration ◆Housing associations ◆Local government representatives ◆Social service providers ◆

monthly market under brownsword hall, poundbury


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SEmInAR 7

WEDnESDAy 18 novEmBER 2009



oF InTEREST To:

Those looking for a way to produce a higher quality of urbanism by exploring architectural design and detailing based on the principal of evolving tradition:

Architects and designers ◆Urban designers from the public or private sector ◆Built environment professionals ◆Planners and development control officers ◆House builders and developers ◆

explore how to produce architectural detailing which functions well, produces dignified architecture and creates a coherent language essential to good urbanism.

The Prince’s foundation is currently exploring sustainable construction through collaborative work with bre, using hempcrete, clay blocks and other naturally produced or grown materials. The seminar will describe how this research will offer a new direction to the building industry in the uk in its drive to become more sustainable. The process of an evolving tradition will be discussed, as consideration is given to what effect a new pallet of naturally produced or grown materials might have on traditional detailing.

we will also look at the role of historical precedent and local building types and how they can inform the planning of new settlements. by reflecting local identity in the detail, places are created that people enjoy and where time and weathering, rather than detracting, add to appeal and, ultimately, value.

sPeakers inClude (TBC):Ben Bolgar, director of design Theory and networks, Pfbedan Cruickshank, broadcaster of architecture programmes, bbcBen Pentreath, The working group, house designer, PoundburyPeterjohn smyth, esha architects, house designer, Poundburyfrancis Terry, Quinlan & francis Terry architects, designers of Queen mother Square, Poundbury

geTTing The deTailS righT Architectural tuning

balancing beauty and utility—traditional architecture


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all seminars take place over the course of one day, usually from 10 am to 4 pm. a full programme, including timings, will be sent to all registrants prior to each event.

rates include lunch and refreshments.

Full rate ....................................................................... £ 175.00members ..................................................................... £ 95.00Students ...................................................................... £ 35.00

for details regarding this and other events in the series, and to reserve your place, please contact gareth davies:

E [email protected] T 020 7613 8573

all possible attempts have been made to ensure the information contained in this document was correct at the time of going to press. however there may be occasions when event times, locations or speakers may have to change. for up-to-date information, always check The foundation’s web site:

www.princes-foundation.org/poundbury

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execuTive educaTion PackageS Learning through practical exemplarsThe Prince’s foundation for the Built environment believes in learning and teaching through practical exemplars, and offers a range of tailored education programmes based on our experience of more than thirty projects in the uk.

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The foundation’s knowledge and principles, presented in talks, workshops and design masterclasses, all tailored to your specific project or area.

Lecture based (half day)Theory, case studies and discussion.

Workshop based (full day)Theory, case studies and design masterclass.

Place-based workshop (one or two days)Theory, case studies, and a hands-on design masterclass based on a specific project.

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visit foundation exemplar projects, learn about their design and delivery, and take part in a technical workshop.

Lecture and tour (short day)Theory, background, tour and discussion.

Technical workshop (full day)Theory, background and technical lecture or workshop.

Tour and full workshop (two days)Theory, background, tour, specialist technical input and workshop.

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Packages accommodate 5–50 people each and can be tailored to your organisation’s specific requirements. For full details and prices, and to discuss your needs, please contact noel Isherwood:

E [email protected] T 020 7613 8531

LoCATIonS oF FoUnDATIon ExEmPLAR PRoJECTS

South-west: Poundbury, Dorset St. Austell, Cornwall

midlands: Upton, northampton Jewellery quarter, Birmingham Camp Hill, nuneaton

yorkshire: Little Germany, Bradford Cottingley, Bradford

north-east: Westoe, SunderlandAll executive education events are CPD accredited.

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neW senior felloWs PuBliCaTionsTo purchase either of the first two publications by our Senior Fellows, Léon Krier (The Architectural Tuning of Settlements) and Ray Gindroz (The place of dwelling) at £12.00 each, please contact Carla marchesan on 020 7613 8507

Poundbury TourSfor those who wish to visit Poundbury but cannot make the series dates, or don’t need a fully-tailored executive education package (see page 13), we can organize tours and accommodation for a minimum of eight people.

for those coming from outside the uk, the Poundbury tours can be linked to visits to other places relevant to traditional urbanism, such as nearby bath or bristol, or a location of your choice. we also have a filmed walking tour of Poundbury presented by the bbc Tv historian, dan cruickshank.for more details, contact noel isherwood, Pfbe’s Poundbury representative:

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The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment19-22 Charlotte RoadLondon EC2A 3SG, United KingdomE [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7613 8500F +44 (0)20 7613 8599www.princes-foundation.org

President: HRH The Prince of Wales. The Prince’s Foundation, a company limited by guarantee, number 3579567; registered in England and Wales; registered office: 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG; a registered charity, number 1069969; vAT number 839 8984 44.

the prince’s Foundation for the built Environment is an educational charity which exists to improve the quality of people’s lives by teaching and practising timeless and ecological ways of planning, designing and building.

We believe that if we can understand and apply time-tested principles, building once more in a sustainable way, we will reap improvements in public health, in livelier and safer streets and in a more affordable lifestyle for families and individuals. The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment believes that building in a sustainable way will reap benefits for communities and result in neighbourhoods that accrue higher value over time.



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PFBE Poundbury Series 2009