Planning has always been about balance – weighing housing need, economic growth, and infrastructure against environmental protection, community identity, and landscape integrity.
Tag Archives: sustainable development
Reviving New Towns: Lessons from the Past for Future Planning
The concept of new towns in England is not new. Born out of post-war necessity, the New Towns Act 1946 saw the creation of planned settlements like Milton Keynes, Stevenage, and Harlow.… More >>
The 15-Minute City: Rethinking Urban Life Through Planning
The idea of the 15-minute city is rapidly gaining momentum in the UK planning world, and for good reason.… More >>
The Journey to Net Zero
Following on from our article on Climate Change and the Town Planning System, we’re looking at the global initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, known as the Journey to Net Zero, which aims to achieve a state where the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere is equal to the amount absorbed.… More >>