Swindon Civic Trust

Principles of Good Urban Design

How can we help new developments grow into happy, safe, inclusive communities?

The planned expansion of Swindon makes this a vital question for our town.

Holly Huber, Swindon Borough Council’s Community Planner, will address this issue in a lively talk at Heelis, the National Trust’s superb new offices near the Outlet Village.

Entry: £4 at the door, includes light refreshments, free to Swindon Civic Trust members
Venue: Heelis (the new National Trust Central Office) in Kemble Drive, Swindon

Download the flyer hereHolly Huber flyer.

Here is a recording of the talk by John Ball who developed FAB (wild Flowers And Butterflies). He explains how amazing abundance can be generated by helping wildflowers fill the spare nooks and crannies of an urban environment.

John also describes what has been achieved at The Haven and many other Swindon sites to prove the leading edge ‘FAB’ concept, which aims to turn cities into bio-diverse reservoirs, to bring nature to peoples’ doorsteps.