RUDI newsletter

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

Elected city mayors will have their own bespoke powers tailored to local needs, says Clark

Elected city mayors will have their own bespoke powers tailored to local needs, Minister for Cities Greg Clark has announced. Rather than seeking to impose a 'one size fits all' approach, the Government will take advantage of the new power in the Localism Act to devolve power to mayors through... more >

High streets: sweeping changes to business rates, car parking policies, planning and property law debated by Parliament

The national organisation promoting professional management of the UKﾒs town centres and high streets has followed up the Mary Portas Review by calling for sweeping changes to business rates, car parking policies, planning and property law. The Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) has... more >

Localism Act: 'commencement order' officially brings new legislation into effect

The Coalition Government's localism agenda takes has taken a step forward. The Localism Act, which received Royal Assent in November 2011, takes power from central government and hands it back to local authorities and communities - giving them the freedom and flexibility to achieve their own... more >

UK urban centres that 'go green' will see a return on investment in between four and eight years, says report

A new study into the economics of decarbonising cities has found that UK urban centres that 'go green' will see a return on investment in between four and eight years, while cutting their energy bills by billions and creating thousands of new jobs, reports GreenWise.?? The research, The Economics... more >

HS2: spatial planning must incorporate the social, environmental and economic considerations that impact on transport

The Governmentﾒs decision to give the go ahead for High Speed 2 raises the important question about how this kind of investment can be linked in planning for housing and jobs and to rebalancing our economy. To make the most of transport investment, and to minimise the disruption and negative... 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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urbandesignjobs.com

Christchurch, New Zealand competitive	Urban Designer URBAN DESIGNER - Christchurch, New Zealand Strategy & Planning Group Play a key role in the recovery of Christchurch Varied and challenging position Join a community focused, forward thinking... Closes: 10 Feb 2012

Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand competitive	Senior Open Space and Recreation Specialist – West Senior Open Space and Recreation Specialist – West • Henderson Based Are you passionate about our open space network and making a difference to Auckland's future? We need a motivated... Closes: 2 Feb 2012

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