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How will the government’s planning proposals work in London? The Planning White Paper is a bold statement of intent at a time when many of us are confused about planning for Christmas.
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Mario Washington-Ihieme
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Transforming town centres in the age of coronavirus Local communities should be at the heart of reshaping high streets and local centres.
Kutan Ural
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After coronavirus, what could a new immigration system mean for London? As London navigates a second wave of coronavirus, Diana takes a look at what a changing immigration system might mean for the city.
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A new poverty challenge: London’s next generation of older people How can we ensure the capital's housing offer meets the needs of London's rising older population?
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What does the lifetime skills guarantee mean for London? One of the very small silver linings from the coronavirus pandemic seems to be a recognition from government that further education needs to be valued as part of recovery.
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Is the rise of the ‘global city’ coming to an end? As we approach the thirtieth anniversary of Saskia Sassen's book 'The Global City', could the seemingly-unstoppable rise of such cities actually be coming to an end?
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What makes a good city? Through our London Futures review, we’re examining the state of London today and considering possible futures for the city. In this blog, Rob looks at the attributes that make a good city.
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How can London’s pubs adapt to survive the crisis? London’s pubs have re-opened into a changed and challenging new reality – and all was not well, even before the crisis. How can we ensure that coronavirus is not the final straw?
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Who needs a home, and who deserves one? The debate about key worker housing in London In response to the Mayor's proposals to prioritise key workers for 'intermediate' housing, Claire Harding looks at why defining these roles can be complicated.
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Black Lives Matter protests have renewed the spotlight on structural racism Most Londoners report getting on with people from different backgrounds, but recent Black Lives Matter protests renewed the spotlight on how structural racism affects our whole city.
Comment Pieces
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How London can ease public transport pressures as lockdown loosens
12 May 2020
On London
Coronavirus | Transport
Comment Piece
London must open up more space for Londoners
9 April 2020
On London
Coronavirus
Comment Piece
London no longer leads the spread of Covid-19. Why?
6 April 2020
On London
Coronavirus
Comment Piece
London residents are underpaying for parking permits
18 March 2020
The MJ
Local government | Planning | Transport
Comment Piece
London has its own productivity puzzle
5 March 2020
On London
Employment | Living standards
Comment Piece
London is the key to ‘levelling up’ the UK
26 February 2020
The Times Red Box
Cities & Nations | Devolution
Comment Piece
There is a way for London to move from car factory to car-free
22 February 2020
On London
Housing | Transport
Comment Piece
How can new development persuade cities to part with the private car?
21 February 2020
Intelligent Transport
Planning | Transport
Comment Piece
What housing and planning powers do London Mayors actually have?
9 January 2020
On London
Housing | Planning
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The running of London’s public spaces must be a priority for the city’s Mayors
24 November 2019
On London
Public realm
Comment Piece
There’s good news on housing in London at last (but with a sting in the tail)
20 November 2019
On London
Housing
Comment Piece
London mayoral election should put the green belt on the agenda
1 November 2019
Estates Gazette
Housing | Planning
Comment Piece
London’s on-street parking takes up as much space as 10 Hyde Parks
31 March 2020
City Metric
Local government | Planning | Public realm | Transport
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Is there an exodus of millennials from the capital?
14 October 2019
On London
Cities & Nations
Comment Piece
Parish pump politics can help London communities
25 September 2019
Evening Standard
Housing | Local government