Could the City of London’s Updated Sustainability Planning Document Set a New Standard for Urban Development?
The City of London Corporation has recently updated its comprehensive Sustainability Planning Document (SPD), which provides guidance on how applicants should approach environmental sustainability along with key actions and measures for developments in the capital. As the bar is raised for sustainable development in the city, could other London Boroughs or even local authorities follow […]
Building Resilient Streetscapes: Infrastructure Endorsed by Test Data Offers Best Value
Urban trees are fundamental to vibrant and sustainable streetscapes, offering shade, reducing air pollution, enhancing biodiversity, supporting community wellbeing, and contributing to the efficacy of nature-based drainage systems. However, while the stability and resilience of these trees in urban environments is critical, it is often overlooked. Changing weather patterns, heavy traffic and poor soil conditions […]
