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Building momentum: Housebuilding Report 2014
Posted on: 27 May 2014
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The Housebuilding report contains the findings of Knight Frank’s annual survey of the UK housebuilding sector, giving an insight to developer’s views on the outlook for the new homes industry.
Section 106 planning obligations in England, 2011 to 2012: report of study
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This study looks at the use of planning obligations in England (often known as section 106 agreements), identifying how these have changed since the previous study undertaken in 2007 to 2008.
Building permits and sustainability
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Using England, Wales and Australia as case studies, this research explores method in measuring the uptake of sustainability in the built environment over time.
London regeneration: Boosting housing supply beyond prime
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New research from Savills argues that London needs more homes of all shapes, sizes and tenures. It adds that affordability pressures and constraints in the mortgage market are driving shifts in the pattern of tenures in London.
Project Design Guides
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For a consistent approach from client to contractor, Project Design Guides have created a suit of processes that are suitable for blue chip clients to those managing small projects. The aims is to become the natural first choice for building project design process, procedure guides and management tools.
The Park Royal Atlas: An employment study of London’s largest industrial area
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A new ‘atlas’ that highlights the 2,000 businesses based at Park Royal and aims to ensure they can maximise the enormous benefits of one of the largest regeneration schemes in Europe has been launched. The study will inform policies and strategies for intensification and economic growth, support inward investment and celebrate and market the diverse services of Park Royal and its contribution to London’s economy.
Responsible Heathrow 2013
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Heathrow Airport has published its latest annual sustainability report, setting out ten steps it will be taking to reduce environmental impact, invest in local communities and support economic growth as part of its 2020 sustainability goals. The report highlights a number of key energy and emissions milestones.
Guidance on rents for social housing
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This guidance sets out the government’s policy on rents for social housing from April 2015 onwards. It applies to stock-owning local authorities only, though the government expects the Social Housing Regulator to have regard to it in setting the Rent Standard for private registered providers.
Videos on urbanism
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UrbanNous provides access to digital multimedia focusing on urbanism. The latest videos cover: housing estate regeneration; low rise terrace morphology; and public realm improvement in town centres.
Copenhagen: Green economy leader report
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This new report, produced by LSE Cities at the London School of Economics and Political Science in partnership with the City of Copenhagen, shows that the city continues to build on its pioneering success. Copenhagen has set itself the ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2025, and the report looks at the challenges and opportunities involved in delivering this transformative agenda. Featuring a wealth of new research findings, the report shows how Copenhagen’s success is underpinned by a strong combination of the city’s green growth drivers. A number of these drivers rank among the best in Europe and the world, including the city’s compact urban form, strong innovation, high skills and employment, low carbon emissions, and improved environmental quality. The report also examines the challenges that Copenhagen will face in maintaining its position as a green economy leader internationally.
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