Tag: Urban Development
London Housing Associations: The Issue of Insufficient Home Construction
London Housing Associations: The Challenge of Home ConstructionIn London, the construction of new homes has become a pressing issue as housing associations struggle to meet the demand for affordable housing. With long-term cuts in...
Preparing London for the Arrival of Robotaxis: Insights from Richard Brown
Preparing London for the Arrival of Robotaxis: Insights from Richard BrownThe Automated Vehicles Act 2024, which received royal assent on 20 May last year, is poised to revolutionize urban streets in the 21st Century...
Changing Skyline: Greenwich’s Future Development in 2025
Changing Skyline: Greenwich's Future Development in 2025Skyscrapers reaching up to 36 storeys tall, the potential demolition of a residential block, and a watch tower offering ‘unparalleled views across London’ are set to transform the...
London Housing Crisis: Rising Homelessness Costs in the UK Capital
London Housing Crisis: Rising Homelessness Costs in the UK CapitalLondon, the bustling metropolis known for its iconic landmarks and diverse culture, is grappling with a growing crisis that threatens the very fabric of its...
London Housing Crisis: Dangers of Affordable Housing in Purley – OnLondon
London Housing Crisis: Residents of David Clifford Court in Purley Struggle with Affordable HousingResidents of David Clifford Court, a development of 49 London Affordable Rent homes in Purley, are facing a myriad of challenges...
Impact of Angela Rayner’s Planning Policy Changes on London’s Future
Impact of Angela Rayner's Planning Policy Changes on London's FutureLast week, Angela Rayner gave Marks and Spencer permission to demolish and rebuild their flagship Marble Arch store, in line with plans first submitted to...
Dave Hill Urges Continued Support for London’s Housing Crisis
Richard Blakeway Urges Continued Support for London's Housing CrisisIn a recent talk for The London Society, Housing Ombudsman Richard Blakeway issued a stark warning about the growing housing emergency in London. Blakeway emphasized the...
Can a London Street Go from Liveable to Forbidding? – Dave Hill – OnLondon
Residents in London are raising concerns about changes to traffic regulation on Tottenham Court Road that have resulted in unintended consequences. The street has become a home to rough sleepers, with tents and encampments...
Sadiq Khan’s Oxford Street Plans Exclude Soho, Senior Aide Confirms
Sadiq Khan's plans for the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street are moving forward, but Soho will not be included in the proposed Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) boundary. The Mayor's deputy chief of staff, Richard Watts,...
New Housing Schemes Causing Sewage Pollution in Rivers Brent and Crane
Sewage pollution in rivers Brent and Crane has become a concerning issue due to new housing schemes in Ealing, Brent, and Harrow. According to information obtained by the environmental charity Friends of the River...
Challenges of Mayoral Development Corporations in Urban Planning
The recent annual conference held by the think tank Centre for London highlighted the challenges facing the capital in terms of housing and other issues. Mayor Sadiq Khan addressed the audience, emphasizing the need...
Charles Wright: The Importance of Change at Liverpool Street
Network Rail, along with Shard developers Sellar and Elizabeth Line operators MTR, faced backlash over plans to build a 20-storey tower block over Liverpool Street station and the adjacent Great Eastern Hotel. The proposal...
Sadiq Khan’s Positive Outlook on HS2 and Euston Development
Sadiq Khan is set to deliver a speech tonight with a positive outlook on the potential development of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line reaching Euston station in central London. The Mayor will...
Progress Report: TfL Makes ‘Encouraging’ Strides Towards Mayor’s Goals
Transport for London recently released a report on progress towards achieving Mayor Sadiq Khan's transport goals. The report provides some encouraging information but also reveals a concerning trend. Despite hopes for a shift towards...