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Difficulties with accessing funding and lack of local political expertise are holding us back from delivering more and better cycling infrastructure, says Andrew Brown
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03.07.2020The deregulatory anti-planning ideology runs deep, says Craig Bennett, but the planning system is key to creating beautiful places and giving people access to all that nature has to offer.
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02.07.2020Campaigning & Advocacy | construction | England | procurement | Professional Development | social value | UKCommissioners of public services are obliged to consider the social value of the work they procure. A...
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02.07.2020More housing built specifically for older people would free up a large volume of family homes, argues Phil Bayliss. But first we need to remove the public policy barriers that prevent this
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02.07.2020Community Engagement | Coronavirus | covid-19 | Economic Growth | Housing | national plan | recovery | UKPlanning should be at the heart of rebuilding the economy, rebalancing the country and building the homes we need, says Robin Shepherd. But first it needs to earn back public trust. How?
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26.06.2020Cymru | Development Management & Enforcement | England | PINS | Planning Inspectorate | Planning Law | virtual appealsThere's no problem with fair criticism of the institutions that shape planning, says Hashi Mohamed, but it's easy to cross the line - and it's worth extending a little empathy at a time of crisis
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What’s happening in Ireland? Here’s a round-up of key projects and events in 2020
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The Covid-19 crisis is prompting councils to ‘reallocate’ road space to encourage active travel and enable pedestrians to get around safely. Measures are temporary but, asks Simon Wicks, does this herald a new approach to transport planning in towns and cities?
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Local design guides can add distinctive regional elements to national design guidance and ensure well-designed buildings and places – that reflect community aspirations – become the norm, says Jane Dann
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