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Positive preparations: A review of housing targets and local plans
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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An analysis undertaken by consultants Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners suggests that local plans are taking about 40 per cent longer to get through the examination process since the government’s planning policy reforms were introduced, with evidence and upward pressure on housing targets being the key factor.
Mainstreaming Innovation
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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This is a joint project of nine Scottish universities, led by Glasgow Caledonian University, which aims to reduce carbon emissions by supporting academic/industry collaboration in testing the integration of sustainable infrastructure into the existing built environment (e.g. housing, education, healthcare and other building estates). It is a follow-up of the project CIC Start Online whose focus was on sustainable building design and refurbishment. The outputs of the CIC Start Online project can be searched through Knowledge Base on the project website which will remain accessible.
Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) within Skanska
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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This webinar aimed to provide the definition of Post Occupancy (Design) Evaluation from the Skanska perspective. A brief background and recent history of POE in the wider industry was also summarised. The reasons why POE is thought to be a cost effective means of providing useful feedback to improve designs for the benefit of clients was covered. Also the description of how Skanska made the decision to engage with the process and the description of the methodology adopted. This also included defining limitations, articulating the risks and their mitigation and the alignment with the original brief for the project. A number of case study projects including hospitals, schools and office buildings were briefly described and the relevant findings summarised. Technical issues and their interface with Building Information Modelling (BIM) will be introduced. Similarly the social aspect of occupant behaviour weretouched upon. Behaviour has the capacity to influence the sensitive issue of energy consumption potentially more than the technical and design parameters.
Alternative plans for the Heathrow Airport site
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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As part of his campaign for a new hub airport in the Thames Estuary, the London Mayor has published a report from Jones Lang LaSalle report showing how Heathrow could be turned into an education quarter, or building 80,000 homes for 200,000 people.
Heathrow Park: A better future for Heathrow
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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Cllr Ray Puddifoot, the Leader of Hillingdon Council, has unveiled his vision for the redevelopment of the Heathrow site should the government decide that a new hub airport ought to be built elsewhere in the south east. The blueprint sets out two possible scenarios: one if Heathrow closes, with a smaller West London Airport similar in scale to City Airport; and the second, if there is the total closure of Heathrow Airport.
Lyons Housing Review: BSHF response
Posted on: 31 March 2014
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The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is an independent housing research charity committed to ensuring that everyone has access to decent and affordable housing, and holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This is their response to the Lyons Housing Review.
Top tips for local planning authorities
Posted on: 28 March 2014
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The Neighbourhood Planning Independent Examiner Referral Service (NPIERS) group, who provide a source of accredited independent examiners for neighbourhood plans, have compiled a report of their ‘Top Tips’ to help local authorities prepare for and manage examinations.
Getting down to business: lessons and tips from involving firms in neighbourhood planning
Posted on: 28 March 2014
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The draft case study looks at methods of involving businesses in the neighbourhood planning process.
Working with developers in plan making: Experience from York and Dacorum
Posted on: 28 March 2014
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Working with developers and landowners is a key component of successful plan making, to ensure the efficient use of resources and to identify and deliver suitable sites for sustainable development. In this guide, the work of City of York Council and Dacorum Borough Council is showcased to illustrate what can be achieved. Ten top tips have been highlighted at the end of this case study.
Homes for London: The London Housing Strategy
Posted on: 28 March 2014
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The London Mayor has submitted a revised draft of the London Housing Strategy to the London Assembly for its consideration at a plenary session on 2 April 2014.
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