London urbanism, planning, transport, housing and public realm news with source-aware context.
A New Jersey Supreme Court decision that local zoning authority outweighs general public benefits has implications for the tension between localism and…
Read updateA narrow Seattle City Council vote to restrict city‑level planning appeals has drawn attention to the perennial question in London: how to…
Read updateAn examination of London borough planning departments, housing target pressures under the London Plan, and the systemic causes behind local planning delivery…
Read updateLondon planning data is becoming more open and more detailed, but readers still need to distinguish applications, permissions, starts, completions and policy…
Read updateA Washington, D.C. housing analysis summarised by Planetizen argues that zoned capacity is not the same as deliverable homes — a distinction…
Read updateA Planetizen explainer on power-company land powers is not a London case, but it highlights a data gap London readers should watch…
Read updateLondon housing targets shape borough plans, estate debates and transport pressure, but the public still has to stitch together several official datasets…
Read updateLondon housing delivery is judged against a large annual target, but the real question is where extra homes can be planned, funded…
Read updateAs London City Hall embarks on revising its pivotal planning strategy, understanding the implications and the path forward is essential for residents,…
Read updateThe upcoming revision of the London Plan promises a leaner, more navigable framework for development. This column explores the drivers behind this…
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