Our publications offer new analysis and insight into the problems London and other cities face, and propose new ideas for solving them.
Publication
The London Plan Consultation Response What is the London Plan? The London Plan is a spatial development strategy for the Greater London area. It is one the most substantial instances of devolved power which is provided to the Mayor of...
Report
A Healthy Placemaking Approach for London Bridge: The role of Business Improvement Districts in promoting health and wellbeing Places play a vitally important role in people’s health and wellbeing. Our built and natural environments, our local economies and our social and community infrastructure all have implications...
Report
Arts for All: Tackling Barriers to Arts and Cultural Participation in London London is home to more than 1,000 art galleries and museums, Europe’s largest live comedy scene, historic music venues and the world-famous West End. People travel from across the globe to...
Report
The Future of London’s Black Cab Trade: Delivering a sustainable taxi trade for London London’s Black Cabs are an iconic symbol of the capital. Cabbies provide a vital service for Londoners and visitors, delivering convenience, safety and accessibility. The first official licences...
Report
West London’s Growth Potential: Leveraging the opportunity for a more polycentric city Since the 1990’s London has been reliant on a monocentric economic model – focussing on the single economic centre of Central London where London’s internationalised service sector has...
I-Wei Huang
Report
London’s Social Housing Waiting Times To clearly outline the state of social housing in the capital, and push national government to increase investment, we’ve put together a borough-by-borough analysis of social housing data. Click...
Chris Gray
Publication
National Planning Policy Framework Consultation Response In August 2024, we were approached by Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing to submit a response to the government consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework. While the scope of...
Simon Stratford
Report
Devolution in London: the unfinished story London’s devolution deal, known as the Greater London Authority (GLA) Act, was passed in 1999. This created the position of the Mayor of London, currently Labour’s Sadiq Khan, who governs over...
Josh Olalde
Report
Rebooting London’s Economy Stagnating productivity. A technical recession. And an ongoing cost of living crisis. These are not the signs of a healthy economy. The capital is central to the UK’s economic performance. Only...
Report
Homes fit for Londoners: Solving London’s housing crisis The capital’s homes are failing to meet the needs of Londoners. A quarter of residents are left in poverty after paying their housing costs. Over 300,000 London households are on the waiting...
Centre for London
Report
Reducing Street Clutter in Central London This report highlights the issues that stem from street clutter in central London, and how we can reduce it.
Report
Homes fit for Londoners: London’s homes today This report examines the current state of London’s housing market and reviews the policy solutions proposed to improve it.
HalfPoint
Report
Moving with the Times: Financial Incentives for Sustainable Travel Policy ideas to change the cost of transport and encourage more Londoners to walk, cycle, use public transport or use shared modes of transport.
Report
Moving with the Times: Supporting sustainable travel in outer London People in outer London own and use cars more often than people in inner London: 69% of households in outer London have access to or own a car, compared to 42% in inner London twice as many...
Report
Licence to Let: How property licensing could better protect private renters This report explores the potential of selective property licencing to improve conditions in London’s private rented sector.