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Posted on: 24 July 2013
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This interactive website, which helps planners and decision-makers to choose the most suitable planning tools for them, was initially launched in late 2011 with information on more than 30 popular tools. The Climate & development Knowledge Network has re-launched an expanded guide, providing a detailed overview of more than 40 tools relevant to climate planning. A new section presents case studies of how different tools have been used in practice.
Water Sensitive Cities
Posted on: 24 July 2013
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The CRC for Water Sensitive Cities brings together the inter-disciplinary research expertise and thought-leadership to undertake research that will revolutionise water management in Australia and overseas. In collaboration with over 70 research, industry and government partners, it aims to deliver the socio-technical urban water management solutions, education and training programs, and industry engagement required to make towns and cities water sensitive.
A wider view: The socio-economic benefits of responsible property investment
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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Hermes Real Estate Management Limited, the real estate investment subsidiary of Hermes Fund Managers Limited, is an industry leader in responsible investing for almost thirty years. In this report, Hermes argues that investing in green and socially sustainable buildings represent a unique opportunity to simultaneously protect and improve returns for investors, meet occupier requirements and contribute to improving society’s wellbeing. The report covers the company’s responsible property investment strategy and programme, encompassing environmental, social and economic risks and opportunities associated with the management of its clients’ property assets. Comments and feedback are welcomed.
Prime Central London: One year on and even higher
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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The second study in a series commissioned by Development Securities PLC, from Fathom Consulting, investigating recent developments in Prime Central London (PCL) residential values. As London’s prime residential property prices rise even further relative to the rest of the UK, this new report concludes that while economic drivers can partially explain this growing premium, a proportion remains difficult to explain – the core characteristics of an asset price ‘bubble’. The first study in the series, published in May 2012, Prime Central London: in a class of its own?, investigated the drivers behind Prime Central London residential values. The aim of the report was to stimulate a debate about the astonishing gains in the prices paid for prime Central London property at a time when the wider UK market remains in the doldrums. How can these gains be justified? What might the future hold for PCL? The study showed that global investors seeking a safe-haven, immune from the threat of the euro demise, had significantly boosted PCL prices.
Transforming urban economies: Policy lessons from European and Asian cities
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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This is the first in an ongoing series of research volumes which LSE Cities are publishing with Routledge. Cities house the majority of the world’s population and are the dynamic centres of 21st century life, at the heart of economic, social and environmental change. They are still beset by difficult problems but often demonstrate resilience in the face of regional and national economic decline. Faced by the combined threats of globalisation and world recession, cities and their metropolitan regions have had to fight hard to maintain their global competitiveness and protect the quality of life of urban residents. This book provides insights in how cities can respond positively to these challenges. It presents a fine-grained and authoritative analysis of how Barcelona, Turin, Munich and Seoul have been transformed in the last 20 years, and examines the comparative patterns of decline, adaptation and recovery which have successfully managed to transform their economies in the face of economic hardship. Price £85
Evidence and Lessons from Latin America
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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Evidence and Lessons from Latin America (ELLA) is a knowledge sharing and learning platform. ELLA aims to: share knowledge of recent Latin American experiences on selected economic, environmental and governance issues; support learning between Latin American, African and South Asian countries; and provide a networking platform for organisations and individuals to link to Latin America.
The Local Environment and Economic Development (LEED) Toolkit
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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The Local Environment and Economic Development (LEED) Toolkit has been produced by the Defra network (the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Forestry Commission), working in partnership with several Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Local Authorities (LAs) and Local Nature Partnerships (LNPs). It is designed to help LEPs and LAs meet their economic growth targets by fully realising the roles the environment can play.
Consultation on the Housing Transfer Manual
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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This document sets out the process local authorities and tenant groups will need to follow if considering the transfer of housing to a private registered provider. Comments are requested by 2 September 2013.
Giving tenants control: Right to transfer and right to manage Regulations. Summary of responses to consultation
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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The Communities and Local Government department yesterday published its ‘right to transfer’ regulations, which will come before parliament in the autumn. The regulations will bring into force section 34a of the Housing Act 1985, which forces councils to co-operate with tenants’ stock transfer requests. The new right lets social tenants who want to see their homes owned, managed and maintained by a housing association rather than a council request for a change of ownership, with councils required to consider the merits of every request. As part of the deal, housing associations will need to clearly show how it will offer value for money for taxpayers, as well as how it will lead to the building of new affordable homes and the improvement of existing stock.
Here to stay: An overview of the European serviced apartment sector
Posted on: 23 July 2013
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This article gives an overview of the European serviced apartment sector. We highlight the trends, opportunities and challenges and give an overview of the general investment environment and appetite for serviced apartments.
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