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Outcome statement of the Global Network of Safer Cities
Posted on: 27 March 2013
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Mayors from across the globe met on 14 March 2013 at the United Nations, New York, where the main outcome was their stated determination to make cities free from violence and crime. Result of the dialogue was an outcome statement on actions towards enhancing the role of local authorities on safer cities. The document reaffirms mayors’ determination to make cities and their public spaces free from violence by focusing on the vulnerable and at-risk populations and improving urban planning, management and governance. A video of the statement is available online.
Rebalancing Asia: Implications for inclusive green growth. London, 13 March 2013
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This event, jointly hosted by the ODI and the Tokyo-based Asian Development Bank Institute, considered inclusive green growth and regional cooperation in Asia. Panellists reflected on the transformations currently taking place in Asia, as the continent attempts to move away from its traditional export-led growth model, and the implications this has for public and private investment in inclusive green growth. Presentations are available online.
Department for Work and Pensions: Managing the impact of Housing Benefit reform
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a report which argues that the Department for Work and Pensions should state in advance what it will do about any increase in homelessness or rent arrears that result from its plans to cut housing benefit. It adds that the department is introducing these significant changes without comprehensive modelling of the likely outcome on individuals or on housing supply and with limited understanding of the costs local authorities will incur.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF): One year on
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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This paper from Savills present an analysis of the impact of the NPPF on 190 local authorities across the southern half of England.
Making a difference. Commission for Sustainable London 2012: Post Games report
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 closes at the end of March 2013 after seven years work. The Commission’s work is available to all who might want or need to review the sustainability successes and lessons learnt from the London 2012 Games via its website which will continue at its current address www.cslondon.org. This includes reports, recommendations, news, videos, and assurance statements and media releases. The final report, Making a difference, focuses on where the sustainability gains made by London 2012 have influenced more widely across the construction and development industry, the events sector, in ethical procurement and finally, in strategic assurance of sustainability. The Commission’s findings point to two main factors holding back widespread adoption of sustainable practice in the UK: firstly, slowness in government action in embedding sustainability in government procurement; and secondly, the need for more independent oversight to ensure that sustainability targets in all sectors are met. The Commission has recommended the Government revisit advice to embed sustainability into the construction sector, and that major projects open themselves up to independent scrutiny of their sustainability commitments.
Additionality of affordable housing
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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Research carried out by Savills on behalf a group representing London’s largest housing association argues that the way the government measures the value of affordable housing in fundamentally flawed. The case for Government investment in affordable housing is based on assumptions about the displacement of market homes. The Department for Communities and Local Government carried out its impact assessment of the current affordable homes programme using the assumption that the additionality of affordable homes is 50%. This says that for every two new affordable homes, there is displacement of one new market home. The report suggests that the government could deliver more by investing in affordable housing.
RFP (Real Estate, Facilities, Projects) Magazine
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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The first edition of RFP Magazine was launched in 2004 to fill a gap in the market for quality, independent information for corporate real estate, facilities and project managers in Asia. It has grown to become the leading publication for property, buildings and design professionals across the region with a growing international readership in Europe, the Middle East, USA and especially Australia. The RFP stable of magazines editions is the premier information resource for built environment issues in Asia Pacific. They provide up-to-date editorial content for real estate, buildings and design professionals as well as interested members of the wider business community and general public. There are two titles: Asia’s first magazine for green buildings and eco-cities, RFP EcoBuild Magazine, and RFP Office Space Magazine, which gives readers information on the corporate market across the region. Look out for the soon to be re-launched builtechmagazine.com.
The catchment based approach: From pilot to wider adoption. London, 14 February 2013
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The aim of this conference was to report progress of the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) highlighting ongoing Government support, demonstrate how CaBA links to the other major programmes that are underway, report on the emerging lessons from the pilot programme and describe the developing proposals for wider adoption to English catchments in 2013. Presentations are available online.
Putting it in context and making it fit for purpose. London, 20 February 2013
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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In October 2012 the European Commission outlined its proposals to streamline environmental impact assessment. The proposals are intended to lighten administrative burdens and make it easier to assess the potential impacts of major projects, without weakening existing environmental safeguards. Over the next year Member States will provide feedback to the European Commission on their view of the proposals. This conference provided an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders from different perspectives including developers, policy makers, legal experts, regulators and EIA and other appraisal practitioners to set out their views. Presentations are available online.
Future Housing Summit. Abu Dhabi, 3-5 March 2013
Posted on: 26 March 2013
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This event examines the growth of the housing infrastructure in countries in the Middle East. Background material is available online.
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