Rejuvenation that goes beyond a local patch-up

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A bomb blast in Manchester, England, has created opportunities as well as damaging buildings. Some buildings that have been damaged are from the 1960s and could be replaced by superior buildings. There is also an access problem in the city center that could be solved with space created by removing damaged buildings. Business representatives and the city council have studied the issues and launched a competition for ideas to improve the damaged area.

Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, United Kingdom, City planning, Urban planning, Manchester, England

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Leaving it up to councils to clear the air

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The National Air Quality Strategy has been introduced by the government in an attempt to reduce pollution. The document identifies vehicle emissions as the main cause of air pollution, and although suggestions for cleaner cars are included, there are no plans for reducing the number of car journeys. The Strategy has been welcomed cautiously by district and county councils, although it has been criticised for not going far enough.

Political aspects, Pollution, Air quality

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Picking up the gauntlet

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Students seeking a post-graduate planning course have a wide range of options from which to choose. Courses accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute have common features but there are many additional modules that can be incorporated to form a customised degree programme. Points to consider for planning students contemplating a post-graduate degree are presented, plus information on obtaining grants.

Education, Planners

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