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Splits emerge in EH tower policy

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English Heritage has attracted controversy by ruling against the 305 mt tower planned in Southwark, London, England, by Irvine Sellar. It has called on the Secretary of State to refuse permission for the 400 million pounds sterling scheme. There is evidence that there was a deep division within English Heritage over whether to support Gerald Ronson's 183 mt tower planned for Bishopsgate, London, England.

Towers, Towers (Structures), English Heritage

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Bring out the dead

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Spitalfields Development Group has encountered significant challenges while redeveloping the site of the former fruit and vegetable market on the eastern edge of the City of London, England. So far, more than 10,500 skeletons have been discovered, and it is taking a very long time to recover them and place them in storage.

Planning, Real estate industry, Urban renewal, Spitalfields Development Group

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Breaking the glass ceiling

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Issues concerning the political aspects of the design and construction of skyscrapers in London are discussed. The views of politicians, planners, developers and architects on the environmental and economic benefits of tall buildings are presented.

Real estate, Environmental aspects, Architecture and energy conservation, Energy efficient buildings, Real property, Skyscrapers, High rise buildings, Tall buildings

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