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The ECO: an evaluation of year 1
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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The Centre for Sustainable Energy has completed an independent evaluation of the first year of the Energy Company Obligation, including its interactions with the Green Deal. The evaluation shows the ECO as a new scheme beginning to pick up speed after a slow start. After one year it was being delivered within the original estimated costs. But it was not meeting one of its core aims, which was to develop a market for solid wall insulation. This was mainly due to a design flaw in the policy which allowed energy suppliers to prioritise cheaper, easier measures. There was also very little activity in rural areas. The report makes a number of recommendations.
Climate resilience in development planning: Experiences in Colombia and Ethiopia
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This report discusses the current state of knowledge on how to build climate resilience in developing countries. This report discusses the current state of knowledge on how to build climate resilience in developing countries. It argues that climate-resilient development requires moving beyond the climate-proofing of existing development pathways, to consider economic development objectives and resilience priorities in parallel.
Expanding airport capacity in large urban areas
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This report reviews international experience in reconciling planning and environmental constraints with demand for airport capacity and the potential benefits in terms of productivity and growth from developing international airline services. Experience is compared in London, New York, Tokyo, Osaka, Sydney and in Germany’s main airports with particular attention to the dynamics of airline markets and implications for airport planning in multi-airport cities.
An evaluation of the Commonwealth Games 2014 legacy: Pre-Games report
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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The Pre-Games Report sets out our commitment to a transparent and long term evaluation of legacy to generate learning for ourselves, future bidders and hosts, and to add to the international literature. This is the most ambitious evaluation that has been conducted as part of a Commonwealth Games. The report covers the key questions, methodology and some early findings. It also makes a prospective assessment of what the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games might achieve based on the evidence and early results.
Assessing polycentric urban systems in the OECD: Country, regional and metropolitan
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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Contemporary urban systems in OECD countries are structured around functional regions, which often overcome established city boundaries. By using a harmonised definition of functional urban areas in OECD countries, this paper first provides a sound definition of polycentricity at each spatial scale, highlighting for each of them the different links with policy. Second, it provides measures of polycentricity and explores the economic implications of different spatial structures. Results show that relatively more monocentric regions have higher GDP per capita than their more polycentric counterparts. At country level, on the other hand, polycentricity is associated with higher GDP per capita.
City resilience framework
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This framework, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation and developed by Arup’s International Development team gives cities a tool to understand their resilience; to shape urban planning, practice and investment.
Retrofit for the future: Reducing energy use in existing homes
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This report shares the lessons from a research project that set the target of cutting CO2 emissions from existing homes by up to 80%. The Technology Strategy Board’s Retrofit for the Future programme explored retrofit innovation through 86 home upgrading projects. The research programme was supported by government and delivered with the support of industry partners including the Energy Saving Trust. The looks in detail at the lessons from 40 of the projects. It identifies six priority areas that provide a framework for successful retrofit: retrofit planning; building fabric; indoor air quality; services; working on site; and engaging residents.
100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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The Rockefeller Foundation launched the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge in 2013 to enable 100 cities to better address the increasing shocks and stresses of the 21st century. Nearly 400 cities across six continents applied to be among the 100 cities selected to receive technical support and resources to improve their urban resilience over three years. This website provides updates on the Challenge and what the Rockefeller Foundation is doing to strengthen urban resilience.
Surveying Property
Posted on: 1 May 2014
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This blog considers topical issues in surveying and property related areas and also within the wider construction industry. Readers are encouraged to comment on topics and to make suggestions for future postings.
An assessment of the impact of the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) plan making support
Posted on: 30 April 2014
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The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) provides plan making support to local planning authorities. This work includes training events, dissemination of best practice and formulation of detailed guidance and checklists to support plan making. PAS also works directly with LPAs to provide bespoke plan making support. This report presents the results of an independent assessment of the impact of PAS direct plan making support to individual and groups of local planning authorities in England.
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