Conferences
The reality of creating sustainable communities
London, 2nd December 2008
Tim Stonor will present a number of UrbanBuzz case studies in order to demonstrate Space Syntax’s innovative new product called UrbanValue. This is a suite of software tools that can assess the effect that urban layout has on social and economic behaviour, including showing crime patterns and land values.
The new tools will help to identify public sector development priorities, while offering private sector investors a greater level of confidence and a more secure framework in which to invest.
Event
The Reality of creating sustainable communities
Venue
1 Great George Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AA
Organiser
UrbanBuzz
Masterplanning and urban design
London, 20th November 2008
Tim Stonor’s presentation entitled, ‘Creating sustainable places’ will address the idea of sustainable urban masterplanning through the twin issues of “people-first” planning and collaborative practice. To illustrate his argument, he will draw on examples from Space Syntax’s recent work, including large masterplanning projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Sao Paulo, Brazil as well as a smaller UK based project at the Elephant & Castle.
Event
Masterplanning and urban design
Venue
America Square Conference Centre
Organiser
AJ Conferences
To download a .pdf version (72 KB) of the presentation’s summary, please click here.
Placemaking: Creating a destination
London, 30th October 2008
Tim Stonor gave a presentation about the role of space in the creation of local urban centres. Drawing on recent work by Space Syntax into the valuation of urban layout, Tim discussed the notion of "pervasive centrality" ie that cities such as London are made up of centres at every scale; and, that these centres can be characterised in terms of the differing ways that they bring together local and global patterns of movement.
Event
Placemaking: Creating a destination
Venue
New London Architecture
Organiser
New London Architecture
To download a .pdf version (5.6 MB) of Tim's presentation, please click here.
How to make places healthier through design
Newcastle, 21st October 2008
Tim Stonor spoke on the subject of "Designing for physical activity", describing the recent
guidance from NICE on physical activity and the environment and showing how the guidance is being put into practice by Space Syntax in urban design projects throughout the world.
Event
"Planning for Health”
Venue
The Culture Lab, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Organiser
North East Obesogenic Environment Network (NEOeN).
Spatial segregation and crime
Santiago, 29th September 2008
Tim Stonor and Christian Beros presented evidence-based planning and design techniques to mitigate against property and personal crime risk.
Event
"Introduction to Space Syntax"
Venue
Universidad de Chile
Organiser
Universidad de Chile
Sustainable urbanism and property value
Sao Paulo, 25-26th September 2008
Tim Stonor and Dr Beatriz Campos presented Space Syntax’s concept for the Diagonal Sul, Sao Paulo. Event
Annual SECOVI property conference
Venue
HOLIDAY Inn Sao Paulo
Organiser
SECOVI
UIA World Congress, Torino 2008
2nd July 2008
Founding director Bill Hillier described Space Syntax's strategic urban design work at this year's UIA World Congress in Turin, Italy. Professor Hillier's presentation was delivered on 2nd July in a session titled "Tools for governance". It focused on the Spatial Planning Framework that Space Syntax has developed for the City of Jeddah Saudi Arabia. The UIA Congress takes place every three years and brings together thousands of architects and architecture students from countries throughout the world.
To download a .pdf version (11 MB) of Bill Hillier's presentation, please click here.
Space Syntax features at the 'Re-Making Places' conference
5th February 2008
Tim Stonor spoke at the 'Re-Making Places”, held today at the Lewis Media Centre in Whitehall, central London. The conference focused on techniques for re-designing urban and suburban areas to meet 21st century challenges.
Tim presented the benefits of taking an evidence-based approach to the remaking of existing urban communities, using case studies of Space Syntax's work on the redevelopment of Skelmersdale, Harlow North and the Elephant & Castle.
To download a .pdf version (223 KB) of Tim's presentation, please click here.