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Investigating our city’s changing built environment — What you won’t find in the Evening Standard
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Protest and democracy in urban planning
Protest and democracy in urban planning
If planning authorities refuse to listen to the public can they really complain when faced with protest? The case of Lambeth and the…
George Turner
Aug 10, 2016
No one likes us we don’t care — the battle for new bermondsey
No one likes us we don’t care — the battle for new bermondsey
Serious questions emerge over Lewisham Council’s dealings with former employees on a land deal in South East London
George Turner
Jan 22, 2017
Can estate regeneration meet London’s housing need?
Can estate regeneration meet London’s housing need?
The shaky foundations of the policy of knocking down council estates
George Turner
Jan 5, 2017
Sadiq Khan drops promise on estate regeneration
Sadiq Khan drops promise on estate regeneration
When Mayor Khan settles down for some reading over the holiday period, perhaps he should dust off a copy of his manifesto.
George Turner
Dec 22, 2016
House builders’ profits explode 5x in 6 years
House builders’ profits explode 5x in 6 years
Profits at major house builders suggest that building more affordable homes in London is possible
George Turner
Nov 19, 2016
After the Aylesbury — Estate regeneration, but not as we know it?
After the Aylesbury — Estate regeneration, but not as we know it?
Last week the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government refused to allow the compulsory purchase of flats on the latest phase…
George Turner
Sep 21, 2016
More deaths from crashes into tall buildings still possible: Coroner in Vauxhall helicopter crash…
More deaths from crashes into tall buildings still possible: Corone...
The coroner who conducted the inquest into the fatal Vauxhall helicopter crash has written an official report expressing his concern that…
George Turner
Sep 15, 2016
Can Khan’s new viability experts stop the developers’ devilish games?
Can Khan’s new viability experts stop the developers’ devilish games?
The Mayor of London has announced a new team to hold developers to account on their affordable housing claims, but will they be up to the…
George Turner
Aug 24, 2016
Why can’t we build affordable housing in London?
Why can’t we build affordable housing in London?
How is it possible that despite the huge construction boom in London, the city is still failing to provide the housing it needs?
George Turner
Aug 1, 2016
Revealed: Developers gain privileged access to the DCLG
Revealed: Developers gain privileged access to the DCLG
OurCity.London uncovers documents showing how major developers have been handed decision making powers over national planning policy.
George Turner
Jun 16, 2016
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