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Advancing the UDC model: Lessons learned from West Northamptonshire Development Corporation
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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This report tells the story of the last of the current generation of so called benign Urban Development Corporations (UDCs). Its sister organisations Thurrock and London Thames Gateway have now been wound up because of the coalition government’s shift away from quangos and adoption of ‘localism’. However, West Northamptonshire has been given its full 10 year lifespan to see the job through. It will wind up operations in March 2014. As well as assessing how well West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has done, this report also discusses the wider policy lessons and considers whether Urban Development Corporations still have a role to play in future regeneration policy.
From lock up to start up: London’s microbusinesses thriving out of empty garages
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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Empty garages across the capital should be converted into space for small businesses, according to a report by the London Assembly Conservative group.
Resilient cities and urban futures
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In a new report, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has identified steps cities can take to make their infrastructure more resilient to changing climate conditions. The report provides real-world examples of resiliency-building efforts in New York City and other major cities around the globe, focused on four themes: the importance of resiliency rising as population increases; flood protection; sustainable neighbourhoods; and inter-city idea exchange.
How to navigate cultural differences when planning global meetings
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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This article covers a wide range of issues that can impact your international event.
Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan
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The Mayor has published Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan (FALP) for a twelve week period of public consultation. The FALP have been prepared primarily to address key housing and employment issues emerging from an analysis of census data released since the publication of the London Plan in July 2012, and which indicate a substantial increase in the capital’s population. Comments are requested by 10 April 2014.
After Sandy: Advancing strategies for long term resilience and adaptability
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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A new report released by the Urban Land Institute.offers guidance on community building in a way that responds to inevitable climate change and sea level rise, and helps preserve the environment, boost economic prosperity, and foster a high quality of life.
CTBUH Year in Review: Tall trends of 2013
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat has published its latest annual report of global trends in tall buildings.
VisitBritain’s Japan Sales Mission
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The Japan Sales Mission took place in November 2013, and provided an exceptional opportunity for 20 UK suppliers to have in-depth sales meetings with 50 key buyers in Tokyo. Participants attended insight-driven presentations updating suppliers on the Japan market along with free-flow networking meetings. This video above gives a sample of what both buyers and suppliers who attended the event thought about participating.
National Planning Framework 3: Scottish planning policy consultation
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The Scottish Government has published its new National Planning Framework which will provide a framework for development plans throughout the country. The new national plan proposes 14 infrastructure developments across Scotland to deliver economic growth.
Reimagining development 3.0 for a changing planet
Posted on: 16 January 2014
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The Institute of Development Studies has issues this working paper which argues we need to reimagine development tactics to fashion Development 3.0, to match what business analysts now call World 3.0, a global system characterized by high turbulence and new threats. The main argument of the paper outlines a number of changes needed if we hope to fashion more effective ways to promote development for us all.
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