"CABE's report makes it clear that delivering good urban design is complex. Developers need the right climate within which to work and their good practice has to mesh with that of local authorities and public agencies if we are to continue to make improvements. We look forward to working with others to create a supportive business climate for good design. HBF will also continue to promote "Building for Life" as a sensible and flexible framework of principles to guide the development of best practice across the wide range of housing market requirements that exist."
In response to CABE's audit of new housing in the North, John Slaughter of the Home Builders Federation comments:
"CABE's report makes it clear that delivering good urban design is complex. Developers need the right climate within which to work and their good practice has to mesh with that of local authorities and public agencies if we are to continue to make improvements. We look forward to working with others to create a supportive business climate for good design. HBF will also continue to promote "Building for Life" as a sensible and flexible framework of principles to guide the development of best practice across the wide range of housing market requirements that exist."