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Engaging London’s communities: The Big Society and Localism
Posted on: 23 January 2012
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This report, published by the City of London and London Councils, aims to stimulate debate as to how the localism and Big Society agenda might affect London.
The urban dimension of cohesion policy: Lessons learnt from integrated urban projects. Warsaw, 8-9 December 2011
Posted on: 15 December 2011
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This conference elaborated on the results of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and looked forward to the new Structural Funds programming period. Additionally, the conference reflected upon what we have learnt and what we already know about cohesion policy and what cities should take into account in the future. Presentations, workshop reports and conclusions from the event are available online.
Plan4all Project: Interoperability for spatial planning
Posted on: 7 December 2011
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A summary of the work of the EU-funded Plan 4all Project on the harmonisation of planning data according to INSPIRE guidelines is now available. It summarises the work and the achievements, mainly on the basis of the idea that the achieved results about spatial planning interoperability should be spread among the wider communities at EU and international level as well. The Plan4all project delivers technical results that will be of interest for spatial planners and ICT professionals. The Plan4all project fosters the exchange of ideas and experiences between those professional communities, focusing on the approaches more than on the technicalities.
Lifetime neighbourhoods
Posted on: 7 December 2011
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The Department for Communities and Local Government commissioned the Centre for Housing Policy at York University to produce an independent research report on Lifetime Neighbourhoods. The report brings together existing writings and research and practice examples of Lifetime Neighbourhoods ie places designed to be inclusive regardless of age or disability. The report contributes to the coalition Government’s commitment to help older people live independently and should help to prompt thinking around how for example ageing, design, housing, transport, participation and green spaces can be linked when creating Lifetime Neighbourhoods.
Housing Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance
Posted on: 6 December 2011
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This draft document sets out proposed guidance to supplement the housing policies in the recently published 2011 London Plan (LP). In particular, it provides detail on how to carry forward the Mayor’s view that the quality and design of homes, and the facilities provided for those living in them, are vital to ensuring good liveable neighbourhoods. It is informed by the Government’s draft National Planning Policy Framework which will, when finalised, replace previous national planning policy guidance, and by its new Housing Strategy for England. Once adopted, the new Housing SPG will replace the 2005 SPG and the 2010 Interim Housing SPG. This draft supersedes the draft Housing EiP SPG which was published to primarily inform discussion at the Examination in Public into the 2009 Draft Replacement London Plan (DRLP). Comments are requested by 24 February 2012.
Eurocities 2011: Planning for people. Genoa, 2-4 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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This event aimed to highlight the importance for city planners to explore different ways of achieving inclusion and prosperity. Discussions covered the challenges and opportunities of social cohesion and processes that involve citizens in the changes that affect their cities. Managing flows of migrants was also at the heart of the debate. Videos of the proceedings are available online.
Localism: Sufficient and fit for purpose? Manchester 3 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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This Regional Studies Association conference focused on the crucial question of whether localism can deliver effective intervention and outcomes at a time when economic shifts have forced an adjustment to social, political and economic norms to which places must respond. Presentations are available online under the following themes: Localism and the environment; Planning, regeneration and localism; Sub-national economic development and localism.
Exit, Voice, Loyalty. Metropolises: Development strategies and alliances. Lyons and Grenoble, 6-10 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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As part of the International Urban Development Association’s (INTA) on-going discussion on the transformation of urban development processes, the 35th Congress provided an opportunity to confront the experiences and practices of regional metropolises in delivering a higher level of welfare to their inhabitants, to better understand the dynamics at work, to reduce the uncertainty to change, and to respond to questions about the future. Click on the speaker’s name to access their presentation.
Cities, health and well-being. Hong Kong, 16-17 November 2011
Posted on: 30 November 2011
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This event provided an opportunity to explore the relationships between the built environment and urban health at a regional and global level. Its core objective was to identify and showcase evidence of projects and initiatives that have improved the well-being of urban dwellers as a result of innovative planning and design practices. In particular, the conference focused on the health and well-being implications of urban density and its planning and design. The conference combined a focus on Hong Kong with comparative analysis and policy learning from other cities including Cape Town, Karachi, London, Maputo and Vancouver. Videos of conference presentations and discussions are available online.
Hinkley Point C new nuclear power station: Application to Infrastructure Planning Commission
Posted on: 24 November 2011
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The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) has accepted for examination, an application from EDF Energy for a proposed nuclear power station to be located at Hinkley Point in Somerset. The decision and a copy of the application can be viewed online.
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