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Of kerbs, crossings and conceits: is this the end of the road for shared space?
Shared space – where pedestrians and traffic share the same, deregulated space – is one of the most controversial concepts in contemporary urban design. Branded as “a ….
How low can they go? Cities are taking action to reduce air pollution and save lives
Air pollution is a bigger killer in Europe than obesity or alcohol: nearly half a million Europeans die each year from its effects.
Particulate matter (a complex mixture of extremely small dust particles and liquid droplets) and ….
Disrupting cities: are tech firms to blame for rising inequalities?
Image by Roman Boed via Creative Commons
By Steven McGinty
In cities across the world, there is growing unease at the impact of tech firms ….
How urban farmers are learning to grow food without soil or natural light
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This guest blog was written by Silvio Caputo, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, University of Portsmouth.
Growing food in cities became popular in Europe and North America during and immediately after ….
Opportunity or necessity… what’s fuelling the growth in self-employment?
With unemployment reaching its lowest level since 1975, it may seem like the state of the labour market has improved in recent years. However, a closer look at the statistics suggests that this is ….
Joining the digital revolution: social workers’ use of digital media
In January 2018, NHS digital published a report, which highlighted the accessibility and availability of digital platforms to help social workers with their job role. The research, which was compiled from survey data, ….
‘Agent of Change’ protects music venues from noise complaints, but won’t stop them from closing
Image: William White/Unsplash [FAL] This guest blog was written by Marion Roberts, Professor of Urban Design, University of Westminster.
A Conservative minister for housing, a grey-haired Labour MP, ageing icons of rock ….
Exploring Barnahus: a Nordic approach to supporting child abuse victims
Barnahus (which literally means Children´s house) is a child-friendly, interdisciplinary and multiagency centre where different professionals work under one roof in investigating suspected child sexual abuse cases and provide appropriate support for child victims.
Learning from the Nordic ….
Do planners dream of electric streets?
The last few years have seen a phenomenal growth in demand for electric vehicles in the UK. Nearly 50,000 electric and plug in hybrid vehicles were registered between July and ….
