Equipping placemakers to shape a thriving and equitable city
In an extract from our recent affordable housing report, Will Seamer of Montagu Evans argues that more clarity and flexibility of government policy are needed to meet demand. It might sound like a long way off but 2023 is only seven years away. So we haven’t got time to totally … Read more
On 15 June, in a Chatham House briefing with Future of London’s network of built environment practitioners, we discussed the recent London local election results, the implications for housing, regeneration, planning and infrastructure, and how best to work with newly elected members.
We’re delighted to share our practice research on integrated planning for net zero – part of Connected Places Catapult’s latest project.
The government’s long-awaited Levelling Up White Paper is a commitment to tackle geographical inequities and spread opportunity more equally across the UK. But what does this mean for London?
As part of Building recovery: closing the gap, we interviewed Sara Hanrahan from Lewis Silkin to find out how city makers can maximise use of the planning system and current levelling up agenda to address urban inequalities
Frustrated by all those wasted rooftops? So was PTE’s Peter Watkins. Check out his proposal for a tool that could bring acres of dead space to life. Video, podcast & resources from around the world.
Since March 2020, the way we connect with each other has dramatically changed. But what influence does the built environment have? One day before the second UK lockdown came to an end, we explored the role of the built environment in fostering a sense of community.
As part of London Climate Action Week, on Wednesday 18 November, Future of London looked beyond net zero. We discussed the roles of green infrastructure and regenerative architecture, the importance of tackling both health inequalities and environmental inequalities, and how we can better involve local communities and better collaborate across sectors.
Spotlight by Leaders Plus alumna Rebecca Lee of PTE, whose growing obsession with better, more collaborative digital mapping led her and FoL’s Lisa Taylor to organise the 9th Dec #MapLondon conference.
FoL’s Housing Older Londoners report summarises our Ageing Cities work, exploring how London can improve older people’s standard of living through better policy, housing and neighbourhoods.