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Managing mixed use developments
Posted on: 26 September 2012
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This guidance addresses the issue of managing mixed use buildings and estates, i.e. those with a mix of commercial and residential units; most specifically, long leasehold residential flats. Relevant to properties in England and Wales, this document is based upon two previous RICS papers: Managing mixed use developments (2009) and Apportionment of service charges in mixed use developments (2009). However, the content has been expanded significantly and encompasses the following: Core principles; Lease structures; Administration, communication and consultation; Financial controls and competencies; Dispute resolution; Anticipated future expenditure ; Health and safety; Sustainability; Other residential legal rights.
Vila Autódromo: one community taking a stand against Olympic gentrification in Rio de Janeiro
Posted on: 26 September 2012
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Sporting events like the Olympics and the World Cup are touted for sparking local economic development but just as often displace large numbers of urban poor to achieve it. Maureen Donaghy visits the community that is challenging the government’s redevelopment plans for the Olympic Park site with its own People’s Plan that promises to be more cost effective.
Research and innovation for Europe’s future mobility: Developing a European transport-technology strategy
Posted on: 26 September 2012
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The European Commission is preparing a strategic framework for transport research, innovation and deployment, based on the White Paper’s vision for an integrated, efficient, safe, secure and environmentally friendly European transport system by 2050. The first proposals for this framework are presented in this Communication, adopted in September 2012. The Communication summarises the achievements of the European transport sector in research and innovation, outlines remaining issues and presents ideas for better serving the needs of European citizens and businesses. The Commission aspires to facilitate coordination of public and private research and innovation efforts across Europe. Addressing the challenge of deploying innovative transport solutions is of particular interest.
Water matters: Efficient water management in London
Posted on: 26 September 2012
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The London Assembly’s Health and Environment Committee has published a report which sets out a range of measures to help London manage its limited water supplies more effectively and avoid drought restrictions in the future.
Modelling risk impacts on the variability between contract sum and final account
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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This report looks at the prediction of construction costs, and the difference that varies between the contract sum and final account. The report argues that the Bills of Quantities (BOQ) is not an accurate prediction of construction costs, and the difference varies between the contract sum and final account.A predictive model was developed for new build commercial projects using the ANN. The validation results from testing the developed model showed that the difference between the predicted variation and actual variation ranges from 0.2% and 6.5%. The developed model is potentially a practical useful tool to the professional quantity surveyor in providing a more accurate cost advice based on the notion of risk. It is also of practical relevance to the construction client who is interested in cost certainty and no surprises.
Urban planning for city leaders
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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The UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) has launched a guide which aims to support urban planning good practice among local decision makers and leaders in developing and emerging economies. The guide includes ten practical “how to” chapters designed to offer advice and guide decisions on topics such as building resilience and reducing climate risks, creating partnerships and measuring impacts. Each chapter features city case studies describing initial challenges, adopted solutions and results.
International tourism in London: Results for London from the International Passenger Survey 2011
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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The Office for National Statistics has released ‘Travel Trends’ outlining results from the International Passenger Survey 2011 and supplementary data sources. This Current Issues Note presents a brief analysis of volume and value statistics from this latest annual release on international tourism data for London covering 2011.
Shaping Neighbourhoods: Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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This document updates and replaces the Mayor’s SPG on Providing for Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation published in 2008. The guidance supports the implementation of the London Plan Policy 3.6 on ‘Children and Young People’s Play and Informal Recreation Facilities,’ and other policies on shaping neighbourhoods (Chapter 7 of the London Plan), in particular Policy 7.1 on Lifetime Neighbourhoods.
Land for Industry and Transport: Supplementary Planning Guidance
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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This document sets out guidance to supplement the policies in the 2011 London Plan (LP) relating to land for industrial type activities and transport. The SPG provides advice on how to implement these policies, in particular LP Policy 2.17 on Strategic Industrial Locations, Policy 4.4 on Managing Industrial Land and Premises; and Policy 6.2 on Providing Public Transport Capacity and Safeguarding Land for Transport.
DC: The walk up wake up call
Posted on: 25 September 2012
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This research takes a deep look at Washington, D.C., a national pioneer in walkable urban places, to identify where development has and will take place, and the economic and social impact it will have. The report argues that there is a game-changing shift underway in real estate, with walkable urban places and projects driving tomorrow’s real estate industry and the economy. The report also considers what actions are needed to take advantage of these market trends.
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