Cole, Emily
Stevenage: Pioneering New Town Centre (Informed Conservation)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800855991
- author:
- Cole, Emily
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Historic England
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 21 centimeters (0.55 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Stevenage Pioneering New Town Centre charts the history of Stevenage's new town centre, exploring its planning, development, design influences and significance. The historic market town was designated for major expansion under the New Towns Act 1946, making it Britain's first post-war new town.
The detailed design of this area was undertaken in the 1950s by Stevenage Development Corporation, led by Chief Architect Leonard Vincent. The shopping precinct, built between 1956 and 1959, is notable for its unique pedestrian design, which was one of the earliest examples of this kind of development in Britain.
This book examines the town centre's expansion works, including offices, community, entertainment and public buildings, as well as its conservation status. It provides a detailed look at the planning and development of Stevenage's new town centre, shedding light on its enduring design and significance.
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