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A key step when promoting urban and economic development is to develop integrated strategies: transport strategy, spatial planning strategy and economic development strategy.

The key to success lies in such effective integration of land use, economic and transport policies, and the re-visiting of problems created when land-use and transport strategy has developed separately in the past. As integrated policy-making progresses, a new shared public and private sector agenda is encouraging development at and around rail stations; once considered difficult and risky investments. Developers, operators and practitioners are enjoying positive new outlooks on rail station-focused development as new funding streams and models emerge, with the result that smart thinking and ingenuity are coming together to support a new age of station-led regeneration.

These issues will be debated at a key seminar, organised by Landor LINKS (of which RUDI is a part). Case studies and analysis will focus on the bigger picture of strategic investment in property and place, and the win-win of partnership building to unlock benefit.

More information and booking details on transportxtra.com

urban design news

The Planning Advisory Service checklist aids assessment of local plans against NPPF

The Planning Advisory Service has produced a checklist to help you assess the content of your local plan against new or significantly different requirements in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), from those set out in PPGs and PPSs. You will still have to make judgements about the... more >

Green infrastructure brings significant economic and health benefits, says new report

Putting green infrastructure such as parks, gardens and trees at the heart of neighbourhoods can bring significant economic benefits, according to a Natural England study. Far from being an expensive luxury in difficult economic times, devoting areas of towns and cities to nature can actually... more >

New help for self home builders launched by minister

A package of support to give as many people as possible the opportunity to build their own homes has been announced by Housing Minister Grant Shapps. Visit the Self Build Portal here The Minister said that going down the self-build route was an affordable option for aspiring homeowners and... more >

England's Enterprise Zones are operational and ready for business, says Government

The next generation of Enterprise Zones are now 'operational sites' with 'live deals' immediately available for aspiring new businesses, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced. Every Enterprise Zone can now offer immediate tax breaks to businesses as soon as they... more >

Clusters of betting and strip clubs are impacting negatively on high street growth, says LGA

Clusters of strip clubs (72 per cent) and betting shops (57 per cent) are hitting the economic growth of local high streets, according to most council officers surveyed by the Local Government Association (LGA). Concerns have also been raised by the respondents that the vibrancy of high streets is... more >

project overviews

Smart funding models and partnership working in challenging economic times: partnership building to unlock benefits

In terms of transport, says Alexander Jan, Head of Transport, Transaction Advice, Arup, transport issues are perceived by many business leaders as a key barrier to growth. Should we be looking at more modest, incremental, value-engineered projects because they are more viable in the current climate?

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feature

Creating transport hubs and urban development opportunities

The European Commission White Paper states that the idea of connecting modes, particularly through rail and transport hubs, is seen as increasingly important in the achievement of seamless travel, says Mich￨le Dix, Managing Director of Planning, Transport for London

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forum - topic of the week

New PLACEmaking publication

PLACEmaking 2011 is now available to order. To order a copy or view the new publication online visit http://www.rudi.net/node/22114... more >

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events

What makes a really good street? Traffic engineers and urban designers are moving away from streets that are highly engineered, tightly regulate/d and expensively controlled, and which frequently segregate different classes of users, to spaces that facilitate integration and a mix of activities. Join us to discuss how to make Better Streets...
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book of the week

Living Spaces

In recognition of the shared challenge facing a range of professionals, RUDI, the newly formed Urban Intelligence Network and the Institute of Place Management (IPM) have put together a new publication with one key purpose:
to remind ourselves that even though things may currently be tough economically, our towns and cities have a bigger role in society than just providing us with a place to shop.

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