The Knowledge Exchange Blog
‘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 ….
Better outcomes for children, parents and society – why ‘family learning matters’
Improving the circumstances of families from deprived backgrounds has been a key policy focus of government in recent years, with large amounts of resources and funding having been allocated to trying to improve ….
Could deposit return schemes turn the tide of plastic pollution?
For decades, plastic has been regarded as something of a miracle product. Lightweight, durable and versatile, it’s been used for practically everything, from food packaging and water pipes to aircraft and insulation systems.
But ….
Old problems, old solutions? Why New Towns are back in the spotlight
New housing development, Somerset. Image: Stevekelretsu (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Theresa May, speaking in November 2017 said it was her ‘personal mission’ to solve England’s housing crisis, by ensuring ….
The kids are all right? Embedding children’s rights in town planning policy and practice
A survey undertaken by YoungScot to accompany the Scottish Government’s Places, People and Planning consultation concluded that the majority of young people felt that they should be ….
Planning to protect: how architects and urban planners are balancing security with accessibility
Wall Street Security Project by Rogers Partners Architects + Urban Designers
“In high profile buildings or crowded places that may be attractive targets for terrorists, the challenge for designers is to incorporate counter-terrorism measures into their ….
How data leaks can bring down governments
By Steven McGinty
In July 2017, the Swedish Government faced a political crisis after admitting a huge data leak that affected almost all of its citizens.
The leak, which dates back to a 2015 outsourcing ….
