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A house divided: How Europe views prospects for real estate investment
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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Ernst & Young’s second annual European real estate assets investment trend indicator is based on a forward looking survey of executives from organizations across Europe who invest capital in real estate assets. Opinions were canvassed in December 2012 by Ernst & Young and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). This report summarises investors’ outlook on transactions and opinions on market attractiveness, together with insight into the drivers of these views and expectations.
Urban heat island in Chongpin, China
Posted on: 11 September 2013
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This research investigates how the Three Gorges Reservoir affects the surrounding micro-environment. Different research approaches are adopted for the case study in Chongqing in order to measure and predict its urban air temperature. The research provides a scientific analysis of the urban thermal environment in Chongqing.
New estimates of housing demand and need in England, 2011 to 2031
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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The first analysis of the Census 2011 and its impact on household formation has been published by the housing and planning charity, the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and shows that the scale of housing need and demand continues to significantly outstrip supply.
Financing sustainable urban transport: International review of national urban transport policies and programmes
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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The study presents an analysis of a variety of financing and planning practices world-wide in order to help decision-makers identify suitable elements for their local context. While focusing on decision-makers in China, the study is also relevant for other countries facing similar challenges. It presents insights into financing arrangements for urban transport in eight countries: Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
A tale of renewed cities: A policy guide on how to transform cities by improving energy efficiency in urban transport systems
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights lessons learned and examples of good practice from countries with experience implementing a wide range of measures to improve energy efficiency in urban transport systems. It sets out key steps in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to achieve improved energy efficiency in urban transport systems.
Survey of travellers to the Arabian peninsula
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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Based on a survey carried out among international travellers, TCI Research reports that Dubai achieves the highest scores both in awareness and positive image, compared with the other destinations from the Arabian Peninsula. With 93% of prompted awareness and 3 travellers of 4 having a positive image of Dubai, the Emirate surpasses its competitors in the region. However, Abu Dhabi and Qatar also enjoy strong levels of awareness but still need to improve their image to rival Dubai, especially on female travellers.
Beyond the high street: Why our city centres really matter
Posted on: 10 September 2013
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This report from the Centre for Cities attempts to move the conversation on from one focused on retail to the wider economic underperformance of many of our city centres.
Water valuation: Building the business case
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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New guidance to help businesses assess the value of water to their operations, as well as to society as a whole, has been published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). The publication demonstrates the business case for companies to engage in water valuation for enhanced decision-making. It is supported by a review of 21 business case studies. It is also complemented by Business Guide to water valuation: an introduction to concepts and techniques, which provides technical background to business managers who are considering engaging in water valuation.
Draft flood insurance consultation
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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This informal consultation is seeking views on draft laws about the future availability and affordability of flood insurance for homes.
Climate-friendly urban regeneration: Lessons from Japan
Posted on: 9 September 2013
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As part of their research within the Sustainable Urban Futures Programme, two United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) academics examine the potential role of urban regeneration in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The research was based on two case studies in Japan where the focus of urban planning has shifted from growth to reorganization that is designed to create compact cities in the country’s era of depopulation. There are recent attempts to convert existing regeneration sites into smart districts, where carbon emissions and environmental footprints are lowered. However, further research that strengthens the links between urban regeneration and climate change is required to foment the scale-up of these initiatives.
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