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Encouraging investment in heritage
Posted on: 16 December 2011
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In 2011, English Heritage commissioned research to improve understanding of policy changes that could encourage private developers to invest in historic buildings. This was for historic buildings overall, but with a particular focus on industrial heritage, in recognition that industrial buildings are often more likely to be at risk than other structures. The research, which was undertaken by the property consultancy Colliers International, explores the investment incentives for these buildings and the conditions that facilitate their successful reuse. It is based on information collected through a series of interviews with developers : both those with (and without) experience of historic buildings in general (and industrial heritage in particular), and planners and surveyors. An assessment of the investment performance of listed buildings was also undertaken. The research has been used by English Heritage to help develop its strategy for Heritage at Risk.
Heritage and growth
Posted on: 16 December 2011
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English Heritage has published a new document cites the latest evidence to show how our heritage can help the UK economy grow faster, specifically through tourism; can make a significant contribution to existing economic activity; and, just as important, that more than 80 per cent of listed building applications are granted, with more than 75 per cent of these dealt with within eight weeks.
Cities and green growth: A conceptual framework
Posted on: 16 December 2011
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This report examines the current state of knowledge about green growth in cities and outlines the key research questions and protocols that will guide the OECD Green Cities programme. It builds the case for an urban green growth agenda by examining the economic and environmental conditions that have pushed the green growth agenda to the forefront of policy debate and assessing the critical role of cities in advancing green growth. Section 1 lays the context for the paper, examining why green growth is important and how it can be defined in an urban context. Section 2 focuses on policies and tools that enable the transition to green growth in cities. It concludes with a proposal for a policy framework for an urban green growth agenda that is based on a set of hypotheses of desirable economic scenarios. Section 3 examines the main challenges to advancing an urban green growth agenda. It explores the roles that multi-level governance, measuring and monitoring tools and finance must play in delivering green growth in cities. The report concludes with suggestions for future research, including recommendations on how national policymakers responsible for regional and urban policies can advance an urban green growth agenda.
Pedagogic research and development
Posted on: 14 December 2011
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The latest issue of LINK magazine is now available for download. This final issue of LINK showcases and celebrates the pedagogic research and development projects which the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism network has funded since 2006.
The Big Society
Posted on: 14 December 2011
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The House of Commons Public Administration Select Committee has published the findings of its inquiry into how the Big Society project is being implemented in practice. The Committee has expressly not undertaken a detailed evaluation of the merits of the Big Society concept. Instead it set out to examine the role of the Government in enabling the development of the Big Society project, and in particular, to consider the policy implications of the Government’s commitment to open up of public services, which the Prime Minister described as “more significant” than the other parts of the Big Society project, such as measures to increase social action. In their report, the Committee warns that the Big Society project is hampered by the lack of a clear implementation plan, leading to public confusion about the policy agenda, eighteen months into this administration. The project by its very nature requires substantial change in Whitehall and to the nature of government.
Community engagement
Posted on: 14 December 2011
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In response to the government’s agenda on localism in neighbourhoods, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA)has revised its previous strategy on community engagement and now has an enabling framework for community engagement along with a community engagement toolkit to provide its staff, partners and other interested parties a practical guide to work with. The enabling framework sets out actions the HCA will take in identifying opportunities for engagement and in supporting community led solutions to housing and economic growth through our integrated investment, land and enabling role.
The Portas Review: An independent review into the future of our high streets
Posted on: 13 December 2011
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Mary Portas has published her review of the future of our high streets, setting out her vision to breathe economic and community life back into our high streets. The Review makes ambitious recommendations on what can be done – by government, local authorities and business – to help high streets deliver something new.
Climate: Observations, projections and impacts
Posted on: 9 December 2011
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Research from the UK Met Office includes detailed studies of the risks faced by 24 different countries all over the world. Noting that all countries have experienced temperature rises since the 1960s, the report warns that future temperature rise is likely to hold significant risks such as changes in rainfall patterns, increased pressure on crop production, water stress and flood risk.
The Carbon Plan. Delivering our low carbon future
Posted on: 9 December 2011
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The Government has published plans for achieving the emissions reductions committed to in the first four carbon budgets, on a pathway consistent with meeting the 2050 target. This publication brings together the Government’s strategy to curb greenhouse gas emissions and deliver our climate change targets, as well as the updated version of our actions and milestones for the next five years.
Olympic Games and regeneration
Posted on: 9 December 2011
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This note, published by the House of Commons Library, discusses the regeneration potential of the London Olympic Games.
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