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Where does SLoCaT stand in realizing sustainable transport?
Posted on: 7 February 2013
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A review document by the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) considers megatrends in transport, the Partnership’s effectiveness towards realizing its objectives, and future directions. The review document was prompted by the 2009 Partnership mandate to review progress within three years of its establishment. Regarding megatrends in sustainable transport, the document outlines key global developments including the: rapidly growing motorization in the developing world; increased rate of motorcycle use; growth of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); renaissance in cycling; and enhanced awareness of the importance of freight transport for its contribution to economic development.
The impact of climate change on urban settlements in Colombia
Posted on: 7 February 2013
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The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) has released a report which finds that the poor face greater exposure to climate change. It stresses that urban adaptation policy has been neglected in Colombia, which has not mainstreamed adaptation in its national policies.
Croydon Town Centre Opportunity Area Planning Framework
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The Croydon Town Centre Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) was adopted by the Mayor of London in January 2013. The framework was prepared as a collaboration between the GLA, Croydon Council and TfL. The main objectives of the OAPF are to; support the development of 7,300 homes; plan delivery of social infrastructure necessary to accommodate 17,000 new residents; promote the redevelopment and renewal of the retail core; plan for the revival of prominent high streets; encourage the location of new office/commercial space around New Town and East Croydon; plan for, and enable the, delivery of new and improved streets and amenity spaces; promote high quality architecture and built form; ensure enhanced transport and parking capacity. One of the most notable aspects in the OAPF is the promotion of new housing across all areas of the COA.
Planning for travellers. London, 28 January 2013
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Meeting the accommodation needs for Traveller communities remains one of the most controversial and divisive issues for local authorities in both rural and urban areas, across the country. The introduction of the NPPF’s Planning Policy for Traveller Sites and the Localism Act, has meant many local authorities are taking stock and evaluating their current housing, planning and equalities practices to ensure obligations on the level and quality of site provision are being met. This event provided the first major opportunity to discuss the key issues and policy implications arising from recent reforms. Presentations are available online.
The green BIM conference. London, 31 January 2013
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This conference was run by the New London Architecture in association with NBS. The presentations were on three broad topics: Sustainable design and BIM, The big picture, and The cost agenda. Presentations are available online.
It’s alive! Can you imagine the urban building of the future?
Posted on: 6 February 2013
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The study, undertaken by Arup’s Foresight + Innovation team, describes how buildings in our cities could look and function in 2050. It foresees that structures will be fully integrated into the fabric of the city, responsive to changes in the external environment, and designed for continuous adaptability, according to real-time needs and demands of its users. This is illustrated with a series of artist’s impressions, to demonstrate how the futuristic components, such as photovoltaic surfaces and algae producing bio-fuel pods – can theoretically enable buildings to produce food, energy and resources.
Kings Docks, Liverpool: Masterplan and planning brief
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The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has unveiled a new masterplan for Kings Dock, Liverpool, which sets out a vision and development framework for a leisure-led, mixed-use quarter. Working with Liverpool City Council and the Arena Convention Centre Liverpool (ACCL), the HCA has devised the plan to guide development at Kings Dock to maximise the growing visitor economy and enhance opportunities for existing and future residents of the area. It positions the quarter as a destination in its own right, building on its history and heritage and maximising the attractive dockside location. The new development will also create a pleasant neighbourhood with attractive public squares and open spaces allowing access to the water space.
Britain tourism strategy
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VisitBritain has published an overview of responses to its consultation document, Delivering a golden legacy: A growth strategy for inbound tourism to Britain from 2012 to 2020.
Funding for local transport: An overview
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In a report examining Department for Transport funding to local transport bodies, the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, argues that devolution of transport funding to Local Transport Bodies (LTBs) could put national and regional investment objectives at risk.
Unlocking garden cities
Posted on: 5 February 2013
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Securing funding for infrastructure to enable large-scale housing schemes such as new garden cities is more of a block on the development process than the planning system, according to research published by property consultancy GVA. GVA has identified 40 sites that could deliver up to 250,000 new homes in the South of England in support of the government’s garden cities and suburbs agenda.
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