Do better buildings really change people’s behaviour?

2007-02-16T00:00:00

The regenerated North Peckham Estate is designed to have a positive effect on communities and individuals — but does it?

The Spectator's Ross Clark argues living on a grim estate doesn't justify crime, but Southwark's Richard Thomas believes design really can make a difference

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