Kent Design Initiative

The Kent Design Initiative aims to create a showcase of great buildings, memorable and attractive new places that reinforce Kent's distinctive character.

The Kent Design Initiative is a partnership consisting of:

• Kent's local authorities
• professional organisations
• academic bodies
• developers
• builders
• communities
• interest groups.

These groups have joined forces to campaign for good design in Kent.

To help achieve this we have produced a new Kent Design Guide.

The Guide includes:

• Foreword, Contents and About the Guide (PDF, 1mb)

Section 1

• The value of good design (PDF, 1mb)

Section 2 - Creating the Design

•  Step 1 Understanding the site (PDF, 2.2mb)
•  Step 2 Generating the layout (PDF, 1.5mb)
•  Step 3 Designing for movement (PDF, 2.2mb)
•  Step 4 Getting the detailing right (PDF, 1.7mb)

Section 3

• Getting the planning right (PDF, 500k)

Section 4

• Index, Checklist and Appendices (PDF, 2mb)