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26 September 2008

The Reality of Creating Sustainable Communities

Long-term planning view crucial to prepare for homes market recovery

26 September 2008

Although the government house building drive has been hit by factors beyond the planning system's control, the profession must be ready with flexible ideas on land supply to help speed delivery, maintains Rynd Smith.

The truth about traffic

26 September 2008

The causes and effects of increasing traffic and congestion are surrounded by myths and misconceptions, according to findings presented in a recent book discussed by Huw Morris.

Fyson on ... those proposals we can usefully consider

By Anthony Fyson

26 September 2008

Those proposals we can usefully consider from property federation's mixed bag of a manifesto.

EDAW drafts green vision

26 September 2008

EDAW has been commissioned to develop a vision and objectives for an environmental network for south-east Wales.

Studies buoy consultancy

26 September 2008

White Young Green has seen growing demand for support to councils and government bodies on development control, planning strategy and policy in the past year.

Rail backer assigns high-speed analysis

26 September 2008

MVA Consultancy and engineering consultancy Systra have been appointed by Greengauge 21 to advise on a national strategy for high-speed rail.

Mayor backs street trade

26 September 2008

London mayor Boris Johnson has commissioned a study into the future of the capital's street markets.

Island planes notion slated

26 September 2008

London mayor Boris Johnson's proposal to replace Heathrow Airport with an island facility in the Thames Estuary was widely derided this week.

Manchester to take single levy position

26 September 2008

Either all ten of the local authorities in Greater Manchester will adopt the community infrastructure levy (CIL) or none will, Planning has exclusively been told.