http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/outsourcing-ppp-library/transfers-and-externalisation/city-design-the-new-agenda/ City Design, Newcastle City Council's architectural department, was facing decline and possible closure in 2003/04. This report, commissioned by Newcastle City UNISON from the Centre for Public Services, examines the future demands for high quality design of public buildings, public spaces and the public realm. It examines the options for the service and includes a risk matrix of the options. The service was retained in-house. en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit 2008-03-29T12:58:12Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Dexter Whitfield privatisation, outsourcing, architectural design, in-house provision, public buildings, options appraisal, public realm, urban design, sustainable development, Building Schools for the Future, BSF, design, construction, design codes, social and health facilities, 2001-04-13T12:00Z 1 daily