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Heritage works: The use of historic buildings in regeneration
Posted on: 7 February 2013
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This is an updated publication from the 2006 first edition that takes into account new national planning policy guidance and provides new case study evidence to show how heritage-based regeneration can work in practice. It is collectively written by the British Property Federation, English Heritage, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Deloitte Real Estate, combining their expertise and in-depth knowledge of heritage properties and the market. The practical step-by-step guide for developers, owners, local authorities and advisers provides invaluable advice and warns of common pitfalls and points to ways of overcoming them. It signposts more than 30 information sources and is intended as the ‘first-stop’ reference document or ‘toolkit’ for the regeneration of the historic environment and heritage buildings.
Crossrail 2: Supporting London’s growth
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A major new rail link connecting south-west and north-east London, via a tunnel beneath central London, is recommended in a new report by London First. The new line, Crossrail 2, would transform journeys for commuters from the south-west and the north-east, including Wimbledon, Kingston, Twickenham, Hackney, Islington, Tottenham, Cheshunt and Hertford East. It would also provide essential relief to major London interchanges, including Euston, Victoria and Clapham Junction, and reduce pressure on congested Tube lines. In some cases, journey times would be more than halved.
Cultural tourism in England
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Arts Council England and the national tourist board, VisitEngland, have announced a new partnership to boost cultural tourism in England. The partnership statement sets out how Arts Council England and VisitEngland will work together. A key priority will be to encourage and support destinations that have real potential to grow and improve cultural tourism.
The VALUE (Valuing Attractive Landscapes in the Urban Economy) Project: Final report
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The final report of the VALUE project is now available, indicating that economic value is associated with urban greening and associated improvements in economic quality. Based on a study of 10 investment sites across North West Europe, it shows that targeting innovative green infrastructure investments ensures a high social, ecological and economic impact.
Tourist Season Review & Outlook: Failte Ireland Annual Statement
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Provides a review of the Irish tourism industry in 2012 and outlook for the future.
Advancing agroforestry on the policy agenda: A guide for decision-makers
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) has released the first in a series of working papers on agroforestry. The guide is aimed at decision makers, NGOs and government agencies to promote the integration of agroforestry into national strategies. The guide outlines the conditions for, and barriers to, agroforestry development, as well as key drivers that can improve success. It provides ten tracks for policy action that include: raising awareness of agroforestry systems to farmers; reforming forestry and agriculture regulations; and clarifying land policy regulations.
Where does SLoCaT stand in realizing sustainable transport?
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A review document by the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) considers megatrends in transport, the Partnership’s effectiveness towards realizing its objectives, and future directions. The review document was prompted by the 2009 Partnership mandate to review progress within three years of its establishment. Regarding megatrends in sustainable transport, the document outlines key global developments including the: rapidly growing motorization in the developing world; increased rate of motorcycle use; growth of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT); renaissance in cycling; and enhanced awareness of the importance of freight transport for its contribution to economic development.
The impact of climate change on urban settlements in Colombia
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The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) has released a report which finds that the poor face greater exposure to climate change. It stresses that urban adaptation policy has been neglected in Colombia, which has not mainstreamed adaptation in its national policies.
Croydon Town Centre Opportunity Area Planning Framework
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The Croydon Town Centre Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) was adopted by the Mayor of London in January 2013. The framework was prepared as a collaboration between the GLA, Croydon Council and TfL. The main objectives of the OAPF are to; support the development of 7,300 homes; plan delivery of social infrastructure necessary to accommodate 17,000 new residents; promote the redevelopment and renewal of the retail core; plan for the revival of prominent high streets; encourage the location of new office/commercial space around New Town and East Croydon; plan for, and enable the, delivery of new and improved streets and amenity spaces; promote high quality architecture and built form; ensure enhanced transport and parking capacity. One of the most notable aspects in the OAPF is the promotion of new housing across all areas of the COA.
It’s alive! Can you imagine the urban building of the future?
Posted on: 6 February 2013
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The study, undertaken by Arup’s Foresight + Innovation team, describes how buildings in our cities could look and function in 2050. It foresees that structures will be fully integrated into the fabric of the city, responsive to changes in the external environment, and designed for continuous adaptability, according to real-time needs and demands of its users. This is illustrated with a series of artist’s impressions, to demonstrate how the futuristic components, such as photovoltaic surfaces and algae producing bio-fuel pods – can theoretically enable buildings to produce food, energy and resources.
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