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Start small, think big: Localising change. Newcastle, 17 April 2013
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This event brought together experts involved with defining a viable alternative approach to regeneration, development and asset management. Presentations are available online.
7th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns. Geneva, 17-19 April 2013
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Building upon the conclusions of the previous European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, held in Dunkirk in 2010 and the outcomes of the Rio + 20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, this event sought to bridge the gaps between environmental, economic and social goals and connect governments, civil society and business through policy and action. The theme of the conference was “A green and socially responsible economy: a solution in time of crisis?” Presentations are available online.
Planning for growth. London, 19 April 2013
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This conference explored how local authorities are seizing the tools and opportunities available to unlock development and speed up economic recovery. Presentations are available online.
Neighbourhood planning
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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The author of this article describes how, in a quiet north London suburb in the borough of Hackney, two rival neighbourhood forums put forward under the UK’s new localism legislation have brought religious and cultural divisions into the light, demonstrating why participatory planning can never be used to sidestep politics, but must find ways to embrace it.
Get Britain cycling: Report from the Inquiry
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A landmark report on the future of cycling in Britain calls for a national cycling champion to lead a drive for 10 per cent of all journeys in Britain to be by bike by 2025. The report of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group inquiry ‘Get Britain Cycling’ also calls for 20mph speed limits to become standard in urban areas and lower speed limits on many rural roads. It also says that all children should be given the chance to learn the skills of road cycling, at primary and secondary school. The group’s report, follows extensive public evidence from over 100 individuals and organisations, including cycling organisations, the Automobile Association, and a wide range of government departments and ministers.
Retrofitting our way out of recession
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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The URBACT “Building Energy Efficiency in European Cities” workstream has been set up to examine the role of city public authorities for energy efficient urban communities through retrofitting in the building sector. This article, written by Paul Ciniglio, Sustainability Strategist and Antonio Borghi, Lead Expert of the URBACT Project presents the first findings of their work.
Better Bus Areas
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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This slide pack features the content of presentations given at the Better Bus Areas workshops held in Sheffield on 19 March 2013 and in London on 21 March 2013. The accompanying notes summarise the key points and issues raised during the workshops, as well as questions and answers generated from the sessions.
Benchmarking, BIM and beyond
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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Joe Martin, Executive Director of the Building Cost Information Service gave this presentation at a seminar marking the 30th Anniversary of the Association of Construction Economists in Finland (RAKI), held in Helsinki on 20 March 2013. He predicts that the emergence of cost-led procurement would make the role of the cost consultant even more important to the client. He adds that making the initial benchmark estimate central to the contract will require independent cost advice to all participants.
Competing for urban land: Synthesis report
Posted on: 24 April 2013
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This is the third in a series of synthesis reports produced by URBAN-NEXUS. These Reports are intended mainly for municipalities, policy-makers and businesses engaged in urban issues. They may also be of interest to organisations, institutions and networks involved in decision-making and developing partnerships to tackle problems encountered in urban sustainable development and management. This includes public sector agencies, utilities, the private sector, civil society organisations and community groups. The synthesis reports will help inform debate and discussion as part of an on-going “structured dialogue” across a network of urban researchers, professionals and actors on developing integrated approaches to the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development. The theme for this report is competing for urban land, and was intended to stimulate discussions at the third URBAN-NEXUS dialogue café, held on 10-11 April 2013 in Göteborg, Sweden.
Water, food, energy securities and climate change. Geneva, 9-11 April 2013
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The main objectives of the Second International Conference on Water Resources and Environmental Management were to: present the main challenges and opportunities for water, food, energy security and climate change sectors, adopting proper technologies and green economy as a tool of solution; share experience and knowledge on water, food, energy security and climate change management; get feedback on the impact of climate change on water and food resources from officials, experts and other important international stakeholders to know how to adopt new strategies to protect ourselves and our environment; bring experts on water, food, climate and energy security from around the world to one common platform for information sharing and networking; drive the search for solutions to global water, food, climate and energy issues. Presentations are available online.
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