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Arenas as catalysts for growth
Celebrating Public Sector Work
Global Warming and a Cooling Economy
Arenas and their Capacity to Assist in Levelling Up
Levelling up is the flagship policy of the current UK Government.
In fact, in various guises, it’s been a central ambition of governments throughout history and has taken on a variety of forms: from new towns, transport infrastructure and commercial centres to, most recently, freeports and investment zones.
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Celebrating Public Sector Work
“For me, our work carried out jointly with the public sector is some of the most innovative, varied and rewarding,” says Alexandra Houghton, Partner in Carter Jonas’ London office.
Alexandra, as Head of Public Sector, works closely with teams from across the firm, including: Johnny Clayton, Glen Richardson in the Masterplanning team; and Jon Pinkerton and Caroline Searle in the Urban Regeneration team...
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The Evolution of the Regeneration Framework
In late 2022 Carter Jonas completed its work on a blueprint for the regeneration of the historic centre of Abingdon–on–Thames - the Central Abingdon Regeneration Framework or ‘CARF’.
The document was published by Vale of White Horse District Council in February 2023...
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Issue 04 / Jan 2022
Green or brown? It’s time for the Government to show its true colours Read
Revisions to NPPF to address climate change Read
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A model for resolving the housing crisis or a threat destined to perpetuate it? Read
The regenerative potential of freeports Read
Homelessness: our crisis and our solutions Read
Revisions to NPPF to address climate change Read
Issue 03 / Nov 2021
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What more can be done to make cities great for cycling? Read
What do residential developers need to know about recent policy changes? Read
How do we make effective use of hot air? Read
People-led regeneration Read
Issue 02 / Sep 2021
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Does the recommendation for greater variety adequately address housing need? Read
How are we addressing the universal problems that impact on town centre regeneration? Read
Are we overcoming the polarisation and prejudice that later living schemes face? Read
How will the introduction of biodiversity net gain impact development values? Read
Issue 01 / Jul 2021
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People in Planning
The success of Carter Jonas’ People Strategy in delivering gender diversity Katy Davis, Partner (Head of Planning London)
Planning Magazine recently produced an insight report on the planning consultancies with the highest proportion of female planners. It reported on a gradual rise: in 2022 40.1% of chartered town planners were female, up from 39.6% in 2020, while the proportion of female chartered town planner directors was 22.2%, up from 20.0%...
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Issue 05.
The Future of National Housing Targets Read
The Levelling Up White Paper Read
Working with Local Authorities to Deliver Affordable Housing Read
Issue 05/ Apr 2022
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Review of National Parks and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Read
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Issue 05.
The Future of National
Housing Targets Read
The Levelling Up White Paper Read more
Working with Local Authorities to Deliver Affordable Housing Read
Issue 05 / Jun 2022
Review of National Parks and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Read
People In
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Issue 06.
The Role of Public Consultation in Design Codes Read
Devolution & democracy Read
Landowners engagement in the planning process Read
An increase in planning appeals Read
Issue 06/ Jun 2022
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Nitrate Neutrality: Solutions from the Solent Read
Planning
Viability
Planning Viability
Where two worlds converge
The much-awaited GLA’s Guidance (Consultation Draft) on affordable housing and viability was recently released and is open for consultation until the 24th July. Although much is familiar in the documents there are several new or reinforced points, which landowners, developers, RP’s would be advised to pay careful attention to.
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Arenas as catalysts for growth
Levelling up is the flagship policy of the current UK Government.
In fact, in various guises, it’s been a central ambition of governments throughout history...
Read full Article
Celebrating Public Sector Work
“For me, our work carried out jointly with the public sector is some of the most innovative, varied and rewarding,”...
Read full Article
CARF
In late 2022 Carter Jonas completed its work on a blueprint for the regeneration of the historic centre of Abingdon–on–Thames - the Central Abingdon Regeneration Framework or ‘CARF’. ...
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People in Planning
The success of Carter Jonas’ People Strategy in delivering gender diversity Katy Davis, Partner (Head of Planning London)...
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Planning Viability
Where two worlds converge
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The much-awaited GLA’s Guidance (Consultation Draft) on affordable housing and viability was recently released and is open for consultation until the 24th July. Although much is familiar in the documents there are several new or reinforced points, which landowners, developers, RP’s would be advised to pay careful attention to.
The Role of Public Consultation in Design Codes Read
Devolution and Democracy Read
Landowners Engagement in the Planning Process Read
Nitrate Neutrality: Solutions from the Solent Read
Issue 06/ Jun 2022
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Digitally Mapping: the Future Read
A Change in Direction for Transport Planning Read
Re-imaging Regeneration Read
Drinking Water and New Developments Read
Removing Five Year Housing Land Supply Read
Issue 07/ Jul 2022
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Issue 07.
Digitally Mapping: the Future Read
A Change in Direction for Transport Planning Read
Re-imaging Regeneration Read
Drinking Water and New Developments Read
Issue 07/ Jul 2022
Removing Five Year Housing Land Supply Read
CARF
Global Warming and a Cooling Economy
Issue 08.
EcoWorld’s New Ecosystems Read
New Leases for Life sciences Read
Creative Infrastructure Read
A View On Investment Zones Read
Issue 08/ Oct 2022
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Issue 08.
Eco World's New Eco System Read
New Leases for Life Sciences Read
Creative Infrastructure Read
A View On Investment Zones Read
Issue 08/ Oct 2022
Issue 09.
Will Re-based Housing Targets Deliver on the Growth Agenda? Read
The Oxford Cambridge Arc Read
Levelling Up in an Unsteady Political and Economic Climate Read
The Delivery and Maintenance of Public Urban Green Spaces Read
Issue 09/ Dec 2022
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Issue 09.
Will Re-based Housing Targets Deliver on the Growth Agenda? Read
The Oxford Cambridge Arc Read
Levelling Up in an Unsteady Political and Economic Read
The Delivery and Maintenance of Public Urban Green Spaces Read
Issue 09/ Dec 2022
Issue 10.
Will Re-based Housing Targets Deliver on the Growth Agenda? Read
Worthwhile Meanwhile Uses Read
The Revised Nppf Read
Levelling up and Investment Zones Read
Issue 10/ Jan 2023
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Issue 10.
Will Re-based Housing Targets Deliver on the Growth Agenda? Read
Worthwhile Meanwhile Uses Read
The Revised Nppf Read
Levelling up and Investment
Zones Read
Issue 10/ Jan 2023
Issue 11.
Milton Keynes' Growth Trajectory 50 Years on: from New Town to New City Read
On-shore Wind Read
A View on NPPF Consultation Read
The School Rebuilding Programme Read
Issue 11/ March 2023
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