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Roads Task Force
Posted on: 10 July 2013
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The Roads Task Force (RTF) was set up by the Mayor of London in July 2012 to tackle the challenges facing London’s streets and roads. This independent body brings together a wide range of interests and expertise, united in the belief that the Capital needs a long-term strategy for roads and a commitment to major investment in street management and urban design. The RTF report sets out a vision of how London can cope with major population growth and remain one of the most vibrant, accessible and attractive world cities. Transport for London has responded to the RTF report to explain how it plans to improve London’s roads and streets in partnership with the boroughs, developers and others. It also sets out how it will deliver improvements in the short-term and conduct further, detailed studies to assess and develop longer-term RTF proposals.
Smart buildings: people and performance
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Building management systems now have the capability to learn and even anticipate their occupants’ needs, according to a new from the Royal Academy of Engineering. The report highlights both the opportunities and the risks associated with these advances in smart technologies. By 2020, there will be an estimated 50 billion networked appliances and sensors worldwide, constituting a vast global network of data-generating devices such as sensors and their URLs, known collectively as the ‘internet of things’. These sensors enable building management systems to respond to their occupants’ needs and preferences for light, temperature settings and other services. They can help to save energy and other resources by switching devices off when they are not in use. The report argues that it is vital that buildings can evolve and adapt to accommodate their users and allow them control over their environment. Architects and engineers need to anticipate the needs of users, consulting with them at the start of the design process.
The limits of thermal comfort: avoiding overheating in European buildings
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The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has released a new guide to provide greater understanding and improved prediction of overheating in commercial buildings. Price £42 (Free to CIBSE members )
Why places matter
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This booklet challenges some of the common myths and barriers to better places, and signposts councillors and their communities to resources to help them achieve real local improvements through a more considered approach to place.
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on package travel and assisted travel arrangements
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The European Commission (EC) has unveiled proposals for changes to the Package Travel Directive which aims to financially protect more holidaymakers. In addition to extending existing protection to customised packages, the EU claimed the reform would bring new benefits for consumers and businesses.
Double up on Heathrow
Posted on: 9 July 2013
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A new report, published by the Centre for Policy Studies, sets out proposals for “Heathrow Hub”, an integrated air and rail facility which would nearly double slot capacity at Heathrow while also mitigating noise and environmental concerns. It involves: extending both of the existing runways up to a total length of about 7,000 metres and dividing them so that they each provide two, full-length, runways, allowing simultaneous take-offs and landings; and, providing a new transport interchange immediately north of Terminal 5, directly connecting the airport with the M25 motorway, Crossrail, the Great Western Main Line and, as an option, an alternative HS2 route via the airport (should the HS2 project proceed).
Indonesia Hotel Watch – Indonesia Overview
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Experiencing an era of dynamic economic progress, this paper from HVS argues that Indonesia’s tourism can expect strong long-term potential. This is bolstered by rising demand for domestic and regional travel, resulting in a diversification of destinations and product offerings.
Pump up the volume: Bringing down costs and increasing jobs in the offshore wind sector
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A report from the Institute for Public Policy Research claims that the future of offshore wind power generation in the UK is in serious doubt, as the government’s plans to encourage new wind farms are over-expensive and flawed. The report adds that the government has done too little to attract wind turbine manufacturers to set up in the UK, with the result that only a small proportion of expected investment in offshore wind will benefit British manufacturers.
Mapping the number of extra housing units for young people
Posted on: 8 July 2013
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This report looks at the requirements for supported and sub-market independent accommodation (social housing and private rented accommodation with housing benefit) for young people (aged 16-24). It examines the current situation and projections for the future until 2021.
Solutions for cities: An analysis of the feasibility studies from the Future Cities Demonstrator Programme
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The Technology Strategy Board has published a report that draws out the common trends and themes that unite the unique city visions of a smarter, more sustainable future. The aim is to identify areas for future collaborations between cities and industry, new challenges for the research base, and new business opportunities for innovative companies. The report is a major milestone for the Future Cities Demonstrator competition, which challenged UK cities to show how they would integrate their city systems to create better places to live and work.
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