Construction group slams Lottery competitions

Article Abstract:

The UK government should encourage mixed use development, according to 'Partners in Building Prosperity,' a document published in Dec 1996 by the Construction Industry Council (CIC). This document also states that plans for new industrial facilities should indicate how they are in line with sustainable development and that an architectural competition should not take place for projects which are to receive Lottery funding. The CIC is also calling for a better compensation scheme for landowners affected by development.

Construction industry, Political activity

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Pilloried by the local plan process

Article Abstract:

The UK system of inquiries into local planning issues has been criticized as undemocratic. Hewitson, Becke and Shaw is a law firm with experience of planning that has investigate complaints about the planning system. Peter Brady heads the planning team at this law firm and he has recommended that the system be changed in a number of ways. The government is seeking for the inquiry process to be carried out more rapidly, and the opposition Labor party is seeking advice on changes to the planning system.

Local government

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Credit where credit is due

Article Abstract:

Hampstead Garden Suburb in London, England, no longer offers the affordable housing around which it was originally constructed in the early 1900s. Furthermore, it is no longer an example of a mixed use development, as it was intended to be. This development could offer valuable lessons for today's environment ministers. Many observers feel that the concept of the suburb is no longer sustainable, and that attention should now be given to smaller developments of less high density housing.

Urban policy

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