Urban Design

A City of Opportunities:
A Vision for Downtown

The Vision for Downtown London provides a long-term direction for the future of our downtown.

It is a culmination of concepts that arose form the Downtown Summit and combines ideas of the Downtown Master Plan, the Transportation Master Plan, City Council meetings, the Thames Valley Corridor Study, and other public consultation.

The Vision is dynamic and flexible and allows current and future policies to be tested in a greater context. The illustrations are not of a particular development or a particular plan, but rather they provide an option of what our downtown could be. They show how different functions could relate to one another and encourage ongoing dialogue.

View the Vision: City of Opportunity: A Vision for Downtown London

Urban Design Explained

At its essence, urban design is a process of shaping a city’s physical form. In doing so, urban design plays a pivotal role in creating healthy communities, enriching public spaces, “people-first” environments, vibrant neighbourhoods, well preserved natural areas, and economically successful development projects.

Through a number of initiatives, Council has “raised the bar” on urban design in London. Projects such as the Placemaking Demonstration Project, the Urban Design Awards and the establishment of an Urban Design Peer Review Panel all contribute to a better London.

Urban Design – What is it all about?

What is the value of Urban Design?

Illustrated Urban Design Principles and Examples

Urban Design & Planning Approvals

How does Urban Design fit within the Planning process?

Urban Design Peer Review Panel

Urban Design Briefs

Urban Design Reference Documents - policies, guideline documents, and by-laws

Urban Design Links