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Future-proofing society: Why planners need to be at the forefront of responses to climate change and demographic change
Posted on: 24 June 2014
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This is the second in a series of five ābig pictureā papers (branded āPlanning Horizonsā) published by the RTPI. The focus in this paper is on three aspects of climate, extreme weather, water provision and energy supply, and three aspects of demographic change, population growth, ageing populations and social cohesion.
Japanese knotweed: Not a weed to ignore
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This blog looks at the damage and disruption Japanese knotweed can cause to buildings and the costs involved in dealing with it,
OECD Development Centre
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The Development Centre occupies a unique place within the OECD and in the international community. It is a forum where countries come to share their experience of economic and social development policies. The Centre contributes expert analysis to the development policy debate. The objective is to help decision makers find policy solutions to stimulate growth and improve living conditions in developing and emerging economies.
Can transport and urban design “Speak with each other”?
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One city which has made major strides in getting transport and urban design to āspeak with each otherā is Toronto. This discussion with the Director of Urban Design for the City of Toronto aims to find out how exactly Toronto is getting this conversation going.
RICS Futures: Planning for the future
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors wants to develop a realistic picture of what the world might be like in 2030 and how we can best prepare for it. RICS have imagined three possible scenarios for 2030 to set the context for its planning.
The future of sustainable housing: creating a new standard
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The Building Research Establishment has unveiled plans to develop a voluntary sustainability standard for new homes that will go beyond the zero carbon regulation. BRE has said this will allow developers to differentiate their product and is inviting those involved in the delivery to take part in a consultation about what the standard should entail. Comments are requested by 25 July 2014.
Towards a liveable London
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After a year- long research project reviewing London housing situation, CPRE London has produced a report summarising the key issues that it believes must be addressed to make London a more liveable city.
Global Real Estate Transparency Index
Posted on: 24 June 2014
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JLLās eighth Global Real Estate Transparency Index , covering 102 markets worldwide, shows continued progress in the transparency of commercial real estate around the world.
TUI Travel Sustainable Holidays Report 2013
Posted on: 24 June 2014
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This report highlights performance from the 2013 financial year (1st October 2012 to 30 September 2013).
Water and Cities Project Report
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The UK Water Research and Innovation Partnership (UKWRIP) has just published its Water and Cities report, The project aimed to examine research and knowledge issues related to the topic of water and cities. The study brings together and highlights the significant research investments already being made in areas related to water and cities by research councils and the private sector through a range of activities from basic research through to applied solutions being put into practice. Whilst a number of activities focus on urban water, many other activities address related aspects to water and cities (eg. managing risk and uncertainty) or take a broader city (systems) view.
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