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Planning for economic infrastructure
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a report of an inquiry which examined planning for economic infrastructure. .on the basis of evidence from participants in the infrastructure sector, the Treasury, the Department for Transport and the Department for Energy and Climate Change.
Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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The Growth and Infrastructure Act, which received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013, will allow developers to reopen discussions over section 106 agreements and reduce the number of affordable homes they are providing. During the passage of the bill through parliament the government accepted an amendment introducing a ‘sunset clause’ to end the measure in April 2016, although the government will be able to extend it if it feels it is still necessary. The legislation also contains a range of other changes designed to improve the planning process.
Adaptation in Europe – Addressing risks and opportunities from climate change in the context of socio-economic developments
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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The European Environment Agency has published a report which describes the policies and some of the measures taken at EU level and by European countries to adapt to climate change. The report recommends a combination of different measures: ‘grey’ measures such as technological and engineering projects, ‘green’ ecosystem-based approaches using nature, and so-called ‘soft’ measures such as policies to change governance approaches. The most effective adaptation projects often combine two or more different approaches, the report says.
Impact study on intelligent mobility: A sustainability impact framework and case analysis of energy and environment
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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Governments and industry around the world are beginning to recognize the potential of intelligent transport systems (ITS) to transform the future of mobility across all modes and infrastructures. This report builds on the idea of intelligent mobility. Achieving intelligent or ‘smart mobility’ where travelers are able to plan and execute their journeys seamlessly and optimize the full range of mobility services has become enabled by ITS technologies that provide a set of strategies for advancing transportation safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability.
Urban Planning and Economic Development
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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The aims of this journal is to provide educational information and services in urban planning and environmental conservation to an interconnected global community that will both enable individuals and communities to adapt to new holistic techniques and solutions to resolve existing and future urban and environmental issues and foster economic and sustainable development. The latest issue (April 2013) contains articles on: sustainable urban development in India; brownfield redevelopment in the Netherlands; people led mapping process as a tool for bottom-up planning and deepening of democratic values in urban governance: Experience from eastern Indian Cities; and the effects of a late modernization: The case of metropolitan region of Buenos Aires.
Planning Act 2008: associated development applications for major infrastructure projects
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This guidance is designed to help those who intend to make an application for development consent under the Act to determine how the provisions in respect of associated development apply to their proposals.
Planning Act 2008: examination of applications for development consent
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This guidance is provided to ensure consistent application of examination procedures, and to promote fairness, transparency and proportionality. It also sets out the criteria which the Secretary of State will apply when deciding on the examination process for a specific application.
Section 106 affordable housing requirements: review and appeal
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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The Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 inserts new sections 106BA, BB and BC into the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to introduce a new application and appeal procedure, to review affordable housing obligations on the grounds of viability. The guidance provides information for applicants and local authorities on the purpose and scope of this measure. Annex B sets out procedures for applications to the local planning authority (under section 106BA) and for appeals to the Planning Inspectorate (under section 106BC).
Global Corporate Real Estate Trends 2013
Posted on: 29 April 2013
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Jones Lang LaSalle have published the second biennial report on global corporate real estate (CRE) trends, which provides insights into the current condition and future direction of CRE. More than 600 CRE executives from 39 countries contributed to this report through surveys and interviews. Their responses show that amid continuing challenges in the economic and operating environment, there are more risks ahead.
Growth through BIM
Posted on: 26 April 2013
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This report looks at ways to help maximise the growth effect of the Government strategy for BIM at home and in export markets. This advice was commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills through the Construction Industry Council on July 1st 2012.
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