Decarbonising transport through planning

Harry Steele discusses measures to reduce travel demand and the role of place in achieving a reduction in surface transport emissions

The role of urban design in cities, towns and villages

It is important for decision makers to take a long-term approach to improving the quality of life in our cities, towns and villages, says Justin Webber

A framework for healthy place and transport development

Juliana O'Rourke explores the benefits of collaborative urban, transport and health public health planning

Urban Regeneration

Urban regeneration holds vital importance in creating greener, more sustainable places. Juliana O’Rourke at RUDI takes a stance on regeneration for public benefit in towns and local councils

Given that encouraging walking is good for public health, good for the environment and good for local economies, how can town-planning and civic design encourage us all to ditch four wheels in favour of feet? Jayne Phenton from charity Living Streets investigates

Could it be that a planning system formerly obsessed with process and detail is finally morphing into a framework that understands social worth and can get back to creating really good places? Juliana O’Rourke, managing editor at Resource for Urban Development Information, reports

Local authorities and town planners are urged to use their town’s heritage and historic areas to really enhance their retail offer in a new report by the English Heritage

Local councils must prioritise pedestrians in their urban planning and design, says Jayne Phenton, media coordinator for Living Streets, the charity that campaigns for safe and attractive streets

Event Diary

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week comes to ExCeL London on 25-27 March for three busy days of networking, product sourcing and learning about the very latest industry trends.

Join the digital, data and technology community at DigiGov Expo – where public sector experts and innovators gain knowledge to transform government services.

The Workplace Event 2024

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting workplace cultures, and an increased focus on employee well-being, The Workplace Event (TWE) 2024 emerges as a beacon of insight, innovation, and inspiration. Taking place from April 30 - May 2 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, TWE  brings together over 5,000 workplace and facilities management professionals.