New Towns: the need for a strong vision
In the third blog from our series on the next generation of New Towns, Rowan Gilbert explains why there must be a
TCPA
Play parks are important, but doorstep play is critical
When was the last time you saw chalk on the pavement near your home? On the International Day of Play[1], a recent post
Building homes that ensure safety from crime
The safety of our homes and neighbourhoods is a vital, if sometimes overlooked, determinant of health. Good urban
Paying for a new generation of New Towns – reflections from the past
In the second blog from our series on the next generation of New Towns, Hugh Ellis explores the issue of funding The
A new generation of New Towns – important but not a silver bullet
In the first blog from our series on the next generation of New Towns, Fiona Howie sets out the importance of delivery
Why all new homes must minimise noise and light pollution
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that
Planning with purpose
Where’s the plan, the vision – the story, if you like – for England (and Britain)? It’s been a leading question
The economics of failure
It is a crucial moment for our collective survival. In this blog, first published in the March – April edition of
Thermal comfort for all homes
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that
Winners of The Pineapple for Healthy Homes announced
Launched in 2019 by The Developer in partnership with Design Council, The Pineapples awards are unique in seeking to
New guidance for embedding health and wellbeing into the design coding
Quality of Life Foundation has released new guidance, Design Codes for Health and Wellbeing, which has been developed
Unlocking affordable and secure homes
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes principles that all new
