Download or read book Better Places to Live written by Great Britain. Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2001 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the attributes that underlie well-designed, successful residential environments. In drawing up the guide the authors looked at a series of case studies, both of contemporary developments and places that have stood the test of time. These places illustrate how better attention to design can enhance the quality of life experienced within these home environments; places should be designed around people.