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 […]
Sustainable Tree Pit Solutions for a Greener Middle East
Over the past 50 years, the Middle East has experienced some of the fastest-growing urban populations globally, with growth rates consistently higher than those in China or Africa. This rapid urbanisation has transformed cities like Dubai, Riyadh and Doha into major international hubs, presenting unique challenges in sustainable urban planning. As the region continues to […]
Pioneering Green Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
With the recent announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup for the first time, investing in green infrastructure around developments will do more than create a wow factor. New stadiums in the Middle East will be under immense pressure to impress, and green spaces will be essential given the intense heat […]
