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Clarifying design codes

Published On: 14th January 2026

LB Hounslow carried out a pilot to test an interactive map-based tool for presenting its 700-page character and design code.

  • Outcome: The council made the design code easier to explore by breaking it into themed journeys and interactive maps.
  • Scale and approach: Pilot project was  delivered with support from communications and digital colleagues.
  • Technology used: The council worked with Urban Intelligence to develop and test the Local Plan Maker tool, which combined maps, images, story-based journeys and embedded consultation features.

Read about the project here.

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