The tool referred to as
statements (VDSs)
village design
The application of the VDSs model is still emerging and evolving
UK from the 1990s Ireland ten years later
Irish context Irish context Celtic Tiger’ Boom period took Village design and distinctiveness place in a culture that has not traditionally placed a high value upon the designed historic built environment. concerns over loss of local distinctiveness
Exploring the conceptual territory associated with character and place distinctiveness. Different spatial planning approaches to maintaining small town character
Detail on the key characteristics of the VDS
UK
Ireland
