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Favelas can teach us about future cities
Posted on: 18 November 2014
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This blog considers the value of informal solutions, involving local residents in transforming their own neighbourhoods.
Roads to riches
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The government’s proposed road improvement programme will benefit the logistics market in many parts of the UK by unlocking hundreds of hectares of development land and encouraging rental growth, according to new research released by national commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton. However, the authors argue that there is a need to widen the scope of the road improvement works to tackle congestion and improve the efficiency of the UK’s logistics operations.
A study of the factors underpinning investment in the construction products industry
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The Construction Products Association (CPA) has released a new report which is the second in a series of projects that the CPA is contributing to support the Industrial Strategy for Construction, seeks to understand the economic, political and regulatory risks that may be influencing investment, showcases examples of policies with positive and negative impacts, and advises on a best practice approach to regulation and policy. The report also features results of two surveys of CPA and industry executives regarding both the impact of energy costs, supply and security on investment and their views towards specific policies, such as Part L, the National Infrastructure Plan, Help to Buy, the Energy Company Obligation, Green Deal and the EU Emissions Trading System.
Pasqual Maragall uses the Olympics to transform Barcelona into a global city
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Barcelona’s transformation under Pasqual Maragall provides one of the best examples of using major events as a catalyst for long term urban improvement. This is the sixth entry in the Urbanism Hall of Fame series, exclusive to TheCityFix. This series is intended to inform people about the leading paradigms surrounding sustainable transport and urban planning and the thinkers behind them. By presenting their many stories, TheCityFix seeks to challenge our readers to think carefully about what defines leadership and innovation in sustainable transport and urban development.
UK industry performance report
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This 32-page report, produced in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board and endorsed by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and Constructing Excellence, the 2014 Construction KPIs suggest challenging economic conditions have undermined the construction industry’s efforts to deliver improved services to clients. Construction margins have plummeted to their lowest level for 15 years, according to research released today (13 November) by industry analysts Glenigan.
Evolving high streets: Resilience and reinvention. Perspectives from social science
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This collection of opinion pieces brings together the views of a dozen academics and practitioners who have expert knowledge of the issues which must be addressed to understand the evolution of town centres and high streets in the digital era. It forms part of a wider study of the UK’s evolving town centres and high streets in the post-global economic crisis era supported by ESRC. The collection provides insight into the capacity of these vital commercial and community spaces to renew and regenerate. The opinion pieces aim to be thought provoking and will challenge and engage readers from industry, government, and academia alike.
Going for growth: Reviewing the effectiveness of government growth initiatives
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The All Party Urban Development Group (APUDG) has published a report which argues that the next government should further extend devolutionary powers to the UK’s cities and regions to promote growth and close the UK’s north-south divide. Consideration should be given to simplifying the planning process within enterprise zones through the introduction of measures similar to Simplified Planning Zones.
In Focus: Thessaloniki, Greece
Posted on: 18 November 2014
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This article summarises the recent tourism trends in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Accelerating new housing production in London – What works?
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This reflective blog summarises the major topics covered at the ‘New Housing and the London Plan’ workshop held on 29 October 2014.
Global Office Forecast 2015-2016
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From a global perspective, 2014 was a better year for the office real estate sector, with many markets in much better shape than twelve months ago, and on solid footing heading into 2015. Of course, there are a number of exceptions, particularly in markets in or near areas of political instability, and in those with stalled economic growth.
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