Creating Residential Communities

This document discusses the design of residential communities in Ireland in the 21st century. It notes that until the 1990s, few architects were involved in housing design, but policies now encourage higher density and more sustainable development. This requires new skills from architects and changes to planning standards. The document critiques modern suburban development for lacking character compared to historical urban areas. It argues that planning should prioritize placemaking over road design and that new developments would benefit from framework plans to establish a clear hierarchy of spaces. Overall, the document calls for improved national design and planning standards to create higher quality residential neighborhoods in the future.