Housing

Why housing associations have few friends

When Channel Four aired its news report – ‘why are housing associations failing to build enough homes?’ – I was at a discussion about how a number of major schemes were delivered by Camden in the 1960s. In some ways these were pioneering, innovative schemes, using difficult sites and working within a complex subsidy system, but they were monumental and were delivered with no involvement from potential residents.

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A bigger ‘northern powerhouse’ will dilute the brand

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Struggling town centres must create a sense of place

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If we’re serious about sustainability, why is the car still king?

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Building the case for Cornwall’s devolution

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Local authorities and housing associations must work together in tough times

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Preparing for an ageing population requires smarter procurement

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Election result delivers little cheer for progressive place making

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Three guiding principles of regeneration for all

‘We are asking you to do the humanitarian thing, the moral thing and the right thing and leave our homes. This is the future of London and our children’s future’.