Student attitudes towards and skills for sustainable development

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Research into student attitudes towards, and skills for, sustainable development (SD) was conducted in 2012, continuing research from 2010 and 2011. This longitudinal study has identified trends in demands and expectations from students new to university; tracked longitudinal attitudes from first-year students as they progress their university careers; captured student opinions both pre and post increase in tuition fees. The report found that more than 80% of students surveyed believe sustainable development should be actively promoted and incorporated by UK universities, a belief which increases as they progress through their studies. In the survey’s third year the research strengthens the conclusion of the two previous reports, showing that interest in sustainable development remains strong among students throughout their university careers and with the introduction of increased tuition fees.

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Houses in multiple occupation

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This paper from the House of Commons Research Library presents an overview of the powers local authorities have to control standards in HMOs.

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Canal & River Trust Impact Report 2012/13

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The Canal & River Trust has released its first Impact Report after its foundation in July 2012.

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NEC3 LinkedIn Annual Conference 2013. London, 25 June 2013

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Presentations are available from this annual NEC3 Annual Conference on the theme “Getting it right”.

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TRANSFORuM

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This project provides a platform for stakeholders of all areas of the European Transport sector to develop a common view and strategies of how four key goals of the 2011 White Paper on Transport can be achieved. The underlying assumptions are that policy making should be based on an in-depth understanding of all stakeholders’ positions and that co-ordinated action is more effective than solo attempts. TRANSFORuM focusses on the following four key goals of the White Paper: urban mobility; freight, IRS; and high speed rail.

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The next regeneration: Unlocking local growth

Posted on: 27 September 2013
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In a new report, developed with leading built asset consultants EC Harris, the Confederation of British Industry is calling for strong local leadership to work with businesses and the Government to deliver new homes, modern offices, good transport links and thriving high streets. The report outlines a blueprint for regeneration. Among the measures it calls for are: a one-year business rates holiday for firms moving into empty property; planning changes to make it easier to convert empty shops into homes and for cafés and restaurants to introduce temporary outside seating; and using the public sector balance sheet to kick-start investment in building projects. The report also highlights the need for more joined-up strategic local leadership and more proactive planning allied with early private sector engagement.

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RIBA Stirling Prize 2013

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Astley Castle, a groundbreaking modern holiday home inserted into the crumbling walls of an ancient moated castle, in Warwickshire by Witherford Watson Mann Architects has won the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2013 for the best building of the year.

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London Airports Route Networks in 2050: Methodology Note

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This paper sets out the results of York Aviation’s analysis of the potential passenger route networks at the London airports in 2050. Transport for London (TfL) had asked York Aviation to consider the shape of potential route networks for the London airports in 2050 based on available evidence. This is intended to support on-going work around consideration of the economic benefits associated with the development of significant new airport capacity for London. This paper deals exclusively with passenger flights.

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Our future in cities

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This page features videos of nine talks on the future of cities, including what squatter cities can teach us, and greening the ghetto.

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Economic benefit of shopping centres

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Property company Hammerson has created a forecasting tool to help assess the future impacts of its shopping centre developments, from construction through to opening. The new tool, which can interrogate 50 sets of data, will help the company maximise employment opportunities and other benefits in its schemes. The tool grew out of research by the developer, working with Jones Lang LaSalle and Envoy Group, and quantifies the long-term economic and socio-economic impact of its shopping centres. Data from nine major shopping centres was used in the research, to look at four key areas: Economic value generated by shopping centres; Benefits to local and central government; Economic benefits to wider communities; Impact on quality of life for individuals. The report, Demonstrating the true value of shopping centres and two companion reports on the Bullring and WestQuay, are available on the Hammerson website.

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