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Renewed housing network aims to pursue investment in communities
5 December 2008
With the joint energies of the RTPI and the Chartered Institute of Housing, the relaunched planning for housing network is set to become a central forum for industry change, explain Abigail Davies and Andrew Matheson.
Institute welcomes plan-led switch for eco-towns
14 November 2008
The RTPI has welcomed the new emphasis in the DCLG's draft planning policy statement (PPS) proposing that eco-towns should take their place in the plan-led system.
Northern Ireland low-carbon modelling aims at transport and homes
26 September 2008
A recent report sets out a proposed route towards a low-carbon economy for Northern Ireland.
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.
Reforms' emphasis on partnership pays dividends for spatial decisions
12 September 2008
Planners are finding that the change from development control to development management offers greater integration of local authority roles to deliver strategies for sustainable communities, reflects Janet Askew.
Project puts community land trusts under the microscope
18 July 2008
George Pepler award winner Rachel Bland is using the opportunity to explore a pioneering Canadian model.
Institute calls for policy shift to wider eco-quarters
11 July 2008
The RTPI has called on the government to adopt an eco-quarters policy that encompasses urban expansion projects and redevelopments.
Updated terraces point to renewal benefits
27 June 2008
Manchester developers are leading the way on adapting terraced homes to regenerate declining residential areas, reports Catherine Middleton.
Giving planners the lead in changes
30 May 2008
A scientific approach is needed if planners are to bring their influence to bear on the housing crisis and climate change, argues Keith Thomas.
Green building plans require focus on people
30 May 2008
Spatial planning must take more account of individual lifestyles if the UK's low-carbon goals are to be achieved, writes Paul Evans.




