United Kingdom

Dublin Bounces Back

The "Celtic Tiger" of Dublin has experienced a quick turnaround from one of the poorest European countries to one of the most successful.

September 2, 2007 - Der Spiegel

Can Britain Go Carbon-Neutral?

This article from the Guardian looks at the feasibility of putting in place a recently-announced proposal to make Britain carbon-neutral by 2050.

August 31, 2007 - The Guardian

Many Fear UK Housing Plan Will Create Sprawl

A severe housing shortage is facing England, but some fear sprawl will result from a government plan to build 3 million homes by 2020.

August 29, 2007 - BBC

Gas-Powered Car Ban Proposed In England

Politicians in England looking for ways to comply with a nationwide goal of carbon-neutrality by 2050 have proposed a phase-out of gas-fueled cars by the year 2040.

August 29, 2007 - The Guardian

UK Is Big Winner In New 'Carbon Market' Industry

Great Britain has emerged as the center for the new ‘carbon market’ industry that will play a key role in providing the funds necessary to produce clean energy and fight global warming.

August 20, 2007 - AP via San Mateo Daily Journal

Flood Victims Call On Government To Limit Flood Plain Development

Residents of a British town that was recently flooded gathered to demonstrate against governmental housing plans that do not advise against building in flood plains.

August 20, 2007 - BBC

British Pubs Endangered

A group of concerned, beer-drinking citizens is issuing a warning that more than 50 pubs are closing every month in England due to a planning loophole that makes it easy for owners to convert their bars into more profitable housing developments.

August 16, 2007 - BBC

Tax On Flights Could Fund Rail Projects

Politicians in England are proposing a tax on flights and freight haulers to help fund rail initiatives.

August 7, 2007 - BBC

More Land May Not Mean Cheaper Housing

In the face of a proposal that would lighten planning controls over some new development in England, a recent report says that making more land available for development will not lower housing prices and will lead to sprawl.

July 26, 2007 - BBC

UK Government Planning New Eco-Towns

Public land is being used to solicit proposals from developers to build five new carbon neutral towns.

July 25, 2007 - The Times Online

How Avoiding The London Congestion Charge Has Changed Behavior In The City

There is no doubt about it: London's 5-year-old congestion charge has transformed life in London. More people are taking the bus and trains, more people are biking, and fewer crashes occur. But there can be major hardships when the charge isn't paid.

July 24, 2007 - The Wall Street Journal

Are Women Better Planners And Architects?

A survey by a British planning firm shows that most people think women would design and build more livable cities than men.

July 19, 2007 - icWales

New British PM Takes On Housing Crisis

In his new role as British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has moved quickly to address the country's housing shortage.

July 19, 2007 - The Observer via Guardian Unlimited

Can Planners Fix Scotland's Housing Shortage?

Scotland's shortage of affordable housing is causing many to rethink planning and policy regulations.

July 16, 2007 - Scotsman Online

Britain's New Prime Minister Targets Affordable Housing

2 weeks into office, Gordon Brown has announced plans for a number of reforms to streamline planning, expand social housing programs, and develop 3 million new homes by 2020.

July 12, 2007 - Times Online

Power To The People

The British government is working on the details of a pilot program that will create small neighborhood councils that would control public money and make decisions on various infrastructure and civic projects.

July 9, 2007 - BBC

Fighting Congestion At Home And Abroad

In exchange for a discount on oil for London's bus system, city transit officials will lend their expertise to the city of Caracas, Venezuela, in an effort to reduce the city's crippling congestion.

June 26, 2007 - The Guardian

Friday Funny: Two-Years' Salary To Park

A single parking space in a small beachside community in England has been put on sale for nearly $50,000, twice the town's average yearly salary. But some say the price is not unreasonable.

June 22, 2007 - BBC

The Planners: A New TV Series About Planners in the UK

BBC One has commissioned The Planners, a fiery, funny and touching new fly-on-the-wall documentary series that will give viewers a unique glimpse inside some of Britain's local planning authorities.

June 18, 2007 - BBC (Press Office)

Urban Green Space Threatened By Higher Density?

New regulations requiring higher density housing have some worried about the threat to urban green space in the UK.

June 18, 2007 - BBC

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