Evaluating projects against the Better Placed objectives
Better Placed (GANSW 2017) outlines seven distinct objectives to define the key considerations in the design of the built environment.
- Better fit – contextual, local, and of its place
- Better performance – sustainable, adaptable, and durable
- Better for community – inclusive, connected, and diverse
- Better for people – safe, comfortable, and liveable
- Better working – functional, efficient, and fit for purpose
- Better value – creating and adding value
- Better look and feel – engaging, inviting, and attractive
As part of design and design review processes, these objectives can help us to evaluate how well movement and place are aligned. Aligning movement and place is essential to creating better places that will enable people of all ages and abilities to stay connected, access the places they need, and thrive in high-performing quality public spaces.
Achieving these objectives will ensure our cities and towns, public realm, landscapes, buildings and open spaces will be healthy, responsive, integrated, equitable, and resilient.