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Posted on: 9 January 2013
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The Lead Sheet Association has worked with some key organisations in the construction industry to examine more closely the properties and benefits of using lead, particularly in relation to its economic, technical and environmental characteristics. It also undertook some comparisons in its workshop with some of the man-made products currently available in the market. This document presents a summary of the findings. A related film is also available here.
London Plan: Implementation Plan 1
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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The purpose of the London Plan Implementation Plan is to set out how the policies of the London Plan will be translated into practical action. It is important to ensure the effective implementation of the policies supporting the Mayor’s planning powers – in particular providing a framework for translating the trends and policies set out in the London Plan into investment decisions and plans.
Travel Trends Report 2013
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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This survey from ABTA, the UK’s leading travel association, sets out the reasons why the travel industry should be optimistic for 2013. Feedback indicates that holidays are the item consumers would be most unwilling to cut back on. The continued squeeze on household finances is, however, expected to see holidaymakers continue to look for good value holidays in 2013.
Indicators for sustainability: How cities are monitoring and evaluating their success
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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Sustainable Cities International, an active network of over 40 international cities embracing long-term urban sustainability, has published a report which examines the work that a selection of cities globally has made towards establishing sustainability indicators to monitor the success of their sustainability plans. The research has focused on identifying the commonalities between the cities analysed to create a tool kit that will serve as a starting point for other cities that are interested in establishing or developing sustainability indicators.
Private rented housing: Providing stability and affordability for renters and families
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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This document, published in December 2012, sets out new thinking from Labour’s Policy Review on giving stability and financial certainty to private renters, including over one million families with children. These proposals would give families and other renters the opportunity to access longer term tenancies allied to predictable rents. The Residential Landlords Association has published a guide which sets out what the Labour Party review is saying about the private rented sector. This can be viewed online here.
Shrinking areas: Front-runners in innovative citizen
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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It is argued, that with few exceptions, cities and towns all across Europe currently face the effects of ageing and depopulation. In the future, the entire continent is expected to feel the impact of shrinkage on its towns, cities and regions. In shrinking areas, the existing physical and social structure is under pressure. Houses are difficult to sell, schools need to close, services and amenities become too expensive to maintain. To overcome the consequences of shrinkage joint action is needed with local authorities cooperating with citizens to find ways to maintain the quality of life in their city or town. This publication, which forms part of EUKN’s 2012 Annual Conference, presents a thorough overview of the effects of shrinkage on European towns, cities and regions. It provides a scientific analysis of the phenomenon and the ways different layers of government could deal with it efficiently by using the potential of residents in the shrinking areas.
Nature works for regions
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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In recent years, the European Centre for Nature Conservation has collected an extensive number of practical examples which aim to encourage people who wish to become involved with biodiversity, inspire them and show them that local biodiversity can effectively deliver services. As part of this collection, numerous examples of biodiversity activities by local and regional authorities and businesses from around Europe have been included. The booklet is divided into six themes which deal with food, water management, climate change, pollution, human well-being and biodiversity conservation.
The 40 percent symposium: Understanding the impact of sustainability on commercial property value and investment. London, 28 November 2012
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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The 40 Percent Symposium is described as the key event for the commercial property sector and for all senior executives looking to manage the impact and realise the value of sustainability in their property portfolios. It provides practical advice and examples for developing a sustainability strategy to support value, measure and improve the performance of property assets and demonstrate credibility to stakeholders, customers and your employees. Presentations are available online.
Electric city. London, 6-7 December 2012
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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The 11th Urban Age Conference focused on the “Electric city”, a detailed investigation of how the combined forces of technological innovation and the global environmental crisis are affecting human society. Videos of the event presentations are available online.
Quietening the environment for a sustainable surface transport (QUIESS). Brussels, 10 December 2012
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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The QUIESST Consortium, after 3 years of intensive research in Noise Reducing Devices (NRD), presented the results of its work and launched the “QUIESST Guidebook” an essential tool for any NRD’s manufacturers and end-users willing to optimise his products and their use. Presentations are available online.
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