Daily Archives: 02/09/2009

Online guidance to help local authorities and developers establish the economic viability of housing and mixed-use regeneration schemes has been updated and re-issued today, by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/economic-viability-guide?p=1

ICON, the Institute of Conservation, is very pleased to welcome Jessica Wanamaker as our new Chief Executive of Icon. Jessica joins ICON from the East London Community Foundation where she was Chief Executive from September 2007.  Jessica has worked in … Continue reading →

The Panel on Fair Access to the professions has published its final report. Lead by the Rt Hon. Alan Milburn its 18 panel members examined the barriers and pathways to reaching professions for all people – regardless of their background. … Continue reading →

A chief construction officer is expected to be appointed and in office before the end of the year. A formal announcement of the position will be made next week, according to construction industry sources close to the department for Business, … Continue reading →

A method for appraising urban design skills has won a key RTPI accolade. Capacitycheck, an appraisal system assessing skills, awareness and understanding, developed by Rob Cowan of Urban Design Skills and launched by the Urban Design Alliance , has been … Continue reading →