Planning
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UK Infrastructure: A lost cause? Maybe not
Dutch evidence suggests a restructure of the proposed independent infrastructure commission could help gain elusive public acceptance for major schemes. Martin Blaiklock explains. -
New government must rethink the Green Belt to meet housing needs
67% of public want more new homes built but brownfield can’t meet demand, says Broadway Malyan’s Jeff Nottage. -
Can UK infrastructure planning learn from an old beer advert?
Why don’t we see a more coordinated approach in the planning of today’s UK infrastructure projects? We could, says Alastair Lenczner. -
Creating the holistic view of infrastructure
Should Treasury model its future national infrastructure planning on the outcome-based London 2050 Plan, asks Antony Oliver. -
Green Sky Thinking Week highlights London’s development challenge
London’s deputy mayor for policy and planning, Sir Edward Lister, launches a week of sustainable activity with infrastructure front and centre. -
Interview: Sir Edward Lister, London deputy mayor for policy and planning
Publication of the London 2025 infrastructure plan signals the capital’s commitment to investing for the future. Sir Edward explains the plan. -
Tunnel vision on the joy of infrastructure
Putting new rail infrastructure into tunnels hides it from view but at what cost to the passenger experience, questions Alistair Lenczner? -
London 2050 Infrastructure Plan to embrace “holistic” business case planning
Programmes not projects hold key to delivering the vital infrastructure business cases needed to drive the capital forward. -
London must invest in infrastructure now or plan for decline
New pre-Election report by London First identifies £1.9 trillion in economic benefits from properly prioritised and funded investment in the capital’s infrastructure. -
The future of NIPSEF: three things to consider
What is the future, post election, of the body set up to work with the Treasury to help implement and improve the National Infrastructure Plan? Its co-chair Nelson Ogunshakin makes the case for it to continue.