Above: Front page from 'Manual for Historic Streets' by English Historic Towns Forum, supported by CABE and English Heritage. Manual contains article 'Public Art - Guidelines for Commissioning' by Ian Banks.

Quoting from the website:"This document brings together a collection of articles by experts in both the theory and practice of good streetscape management. National policies and guidelines, the purpose and economic benefits of the public realm and the risk debate are explored in Part 1. Part 2 looks at achieving high quality in the various elements which make up the streets - from paving and street furniture to lighting and public art. The document concludes with Key Principles and an extensive reference list."

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