November 11, 2009 - Green infrastructure does not receive anything like the investment or management that goes into grey infrastructure. With this is mind, CABE has launched its Grey to Green campaign to begin a debate about whether this is smart, given the dangers of climate change and the opportunities to improve public health. more >

November 9, 2009 - The DfT this week urged urban local authorities to reform their transport governance, give greater attention to the needs of pedestrians and cyclists, and recognise the importance of good urban street environments. The calls came in a new policy paper, The future of urban transport, launched by transport minister Sadiq Khan at the Core Cities Summit in Liverpool. more >

November 9, 2009 - London mayor Boris Johnson is bracing himself for a backlash to his pro-cycling policies from motorists angry that their journeys are being delayed by the increased volume of cyclists on the road. more >

November 5, 2009 - It’s well known that the green spaces surrounding us such as parks and gardens make a positive contribution to our quality of life. Yet, it appears green planting is becoming less of a focus for local authorities, which means quality green planting in new developments could soon become a thing of the past. more >

November 4, 2009 - The number of design review panels has more than doubled over the last five years. The first-ever survey to map design review panels found that 81 panels were up and running across England with nearly 75 per cent of them set up since 2003. more >