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User-generated Tokyo
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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This article describes the development of Tokyo and proposes a conceptual framework based on the concept of “information” that could be used to recognize and legitimize users’ participation in urban development.
Part L 2013
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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The NHBC Foundation has issued new, practical guides for house builders and designers to help tackle the complexities of compliance with Approved Document L1A 2013 in England. There are separate guides for masonry and timber frame construction. Both provide detail on the topic of thermal bridging.
The Terrestrial Biodiversity Climate Change Impacts Report Card 2012-13
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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The Terrestrial Biodiversity Climate Change Impacts Report Card provides an overview of how climate change is affecting UK biodiversity and potential future changes based on the latest scientific evidence and understanding.
Localism in London: What’s the story?
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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This report from the London Assembly Planning Committee monitors the progress made on various aspects of the Localism agenda in London over the last 12 months and contains a number of questions for the wider stakeholder community designed to assess how Localism can be progressed in the capital. The Committee argues that neighbourhood planning is not working in London and it is unlikely that more than a handful of neighbourhood plans will be in place in the capital by the time of the next election.
Tourism geography research in China
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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The papers in this special issue of the journal Tourism Geographies (Vol.16 Issue 5, 2014) demonstrate the distinct character of domestic tourism research in China, which engages the rich body of literature published in Chinese, but is generally less connected to broader international debates in the predominantly Anglo-American English publishing realm.
The industry’s BIM readiness
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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Is the industry ready for the government’s BIM mandate in April 2016? That was the main theme of the round table event held recently to launch the BIM+ website, attended by a cross-section of well-placed commentators. As a foretaste of the debate, each contributor was asked to respond to a question on BIM implementation from their particular point of view. Videos are available online.
Planning authority duties in the provision of appropriate specialist conservation advice in England
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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The Institute of Historic Building Conservation has published a new guidance note on planning authority duties in the provision of appropriate specialist conservation advice in England. The guidance note outlines the key statutory and non-statutory duties that local planning authorities have to provide in terms of specialist conservation advice.
The sustainable growth of cathedral cities and historic towns
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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This report, published by the planning and environment consultancy, Green Balance, investigates the effectiveness of local plan-making in protecting England’s heritage in small cathedral cities and historic towns. The report specifically explores how current policy and practice address potential tensions between meeting local development needs and giving proper weight to conserving the special qualities of historic settlements.
Heritage and identity. Newcastle upon Tyne, 5 November 2014
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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Is heritage just a socially acceptable version of tribalism? Has social media produced a culture of ‘place-less’ relationships? These were some of the central themes explored in a major public debate on heritage and identity. A video of the event is available online.
Crossrail 2: safeguarding directions
Posted on: 21 November 2014
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The Department for Transport is seeking views on updating the safeguarding directions regulation of 2008. The changes discussed are to show alterations in the proposed route for Crossrail 2. The safeguarding process enables government to issue directions to local planning authorities, protecting land from development. Any planning applications in the safeguarded area would be referred to Transport for London for advice. Comments are requested by 29 January 2015.
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