Our towns and cities are defined not just by their buildings, but also by the public squares and streets that connect them and create a sense of character. Thriving places are crucial to social connection, economic development, and making sustainable centres. Bringing new, active uses to our urban centres – whether youth hubs, markets, cultural destinations or sports venues – draws people together and revives places that have too often become under-used. A strategic mix of uses, united by a well-designed public realm, turns a masterplan into a thriving place valued by the community.