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Bradford study of mothers finds no link between green space and mental health

Bradford study of mothers finds no link between green space and mental health

In contrast to previous research, no statistically significant relationship was found in Bradford between any measure of residential greenness and mental health
Group Stage Draw: Who will go head-to-head at The Built World Cup 2025?

Group Stage Draw: Who will go head-to-head at The Built World Cup 2025?

Join the fundraising teams at the Horse and Groom in Shoreditch for the draw on 10 April
Ctrl+P: The pilot project pressing print on homes

Ctrl+P: The pilot project pressing print on homes

Peter Apps looks into 3D concrete printing: What are the benefits and challenges of this new technology being used on a pilot project of affordable homes in Accrington
Footfall, retail and leisure spending not affected by London low-emission zone expansion

Footfall, retail and leisure spending not affected by London low-emission zone expansion

Report shows that ULEZ expansion has not impacted footfall or lesure spending in either outer London or London as a whole
Hull: “I believe we have the talent and drive to make the most of what devolution brings”

Hull: “I believe we have the talent and drive to make the most of what devolution brings”

The road to devolution has not run smoothly for Hull and East Yorkshire, with public apathy and arbitrary boundaries suggesting further challenges lie ahead. Angus Young reports
Residents in Build-to-Rent homes more satisfied with homes but feel less safe at night

Residents in Build-to-Rent homes more satisfied with homes but feel less safe at night

82% of BTR residents felt that their homes had a positive impact on their health and wellbeing according to a new study by the Quality of Life Foundation. Kimberley France reports
Build-to-rent blowback: How a tax change axed 25,000 homes overnight

Build-to-rent blowback: How a tax change axed 25,000 homes overnight

The surprise abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief wiped thousands of homes off the books and in the pipeline. The damage continues. Harriet Saddington reports

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Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Anthropologist Caroline Bennett speaks to locals with photography by John Sturrock
Placetest: New Poundbury

Placetest: New Poundbury

Its Royal patron makes Poundbury the focus of much attention, and the development is not even ...
Placetest: Nine Elms

Placetest: Nine Elms

What is the experience of this nascent place and its people? Anthropologist Caroline Bennett visits ...
Placetest: Liverpool One

Placetest: Liverpool One

In this exclusive placetest, anthropologist Rebecca Toop explores the user experience of L...
Placetest: King's Crescent Estate

Placetest: King's Crescent Estate

Placetest King’s Crescent Estate: A part-demolished estate in Stoke Newington is enjoying an ...
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Placetest: MediaCityUK

Placetest MediaCityUK: What is it like to live and work in Peel’s MediaCityUK and has it brought ...
Placetest: King’s Cross

Placetest: King’s Cross

Placetest King’s Cross: How does it work, who is there – and who isn’t? How does the masterplan ...

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Is an “abuse of exemptions” holding back Biodiversity Net Gain?

Is an “abuse of exemptions” holding back Biodiversity Net Gain?

More than 75% of planning applications have claimed an exemption to Biodiversity Net Gain, after new figures reveal dramatic rise in “de minimis” exemptions since the policy came into effect last year. Christine Murray reports
Spatial justice: How do we embed human rights into the fabric of cities?

Spatial justice: How do we embed human rights into the fabric of cities?

Taking a human rights-based design approach is an attempt at finding a common language to understand spatial justice, writes Thomas Aquilina
Social Impact 2025: Speakers announced for two-day event

Social Impact 2025: Speakers announced for two-day event

Full agenda announced for Social Impact 2025, a two-day event running 24-25 March on understanding place-based impact
Displaced: Can we save UK coastal communities from the sea?

Displaced: Can we save UK coastal communities from the sea?

If we know a community is under extreme risk, do we have a moral duty to defend or relocate it? Harriet Saddington on an advancing coastal frontline
It's time to reset our relationship with nature and each other

It's time to reset our relationship with nature and each other

A small, meaningful shift in perspective can lead to surprising new friendships, writes Christine Murray
Not just a wall: “The flood defences are part of our city, not just infrastructure”

Not just a wall: “The flood defences are part of our city, not just infrastructure”

The Southsea coastal defence project is flood protection as destination. Not only does the 4.5km scheme protect Portsmouth from flood damage, it also enhances the city financially, culturally and socially, writes Kimberley France

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Shortlist for The Pineapples 2025 awards announced

Shortlist for The Pineapples 2025 awards announced

The 2025 shortlist for The Pineapples awards for place has been announced with 88 projects in the running for a golden pineapple for their contribution to place
Erosion in Yorkshire: “You can't defend everywhere”

Erosion in Yorkshire: “You can't defend everywhere”

Flood and coastal risk management investment is not seen as economically viable or desirable along the East Yorkshire coast, reports Angus Young who uncovers the tough decisions being taken
No leaf unturned: Plymouth tree-felling will face scrutiny with fresh investigation

No leaf unturned: Plymouth tree-felling will face scrutiny with fresh investigation

An independent review will look into Plymouth City Council’s decision to chop down over 100 trees at night. Can it get to the heart of what went wrong? Ella Jessel reports
“A proper public park” – How a Sussex city seized its chance to level-up its ageing seafront

“A proper public park” – How a Sussex city seized its chance to level-up its ageing seafront

Following a grassroots campaign from local residents and a £9m grant from the Levelling Up Fund, a neglected strip of Brighton & Hove seafront is being turned into a 1.5km “linear” park, writes Ella Jessel
Build-to-rent blowback: How a tax change axed 25,000 homes overnight

Build-to-rent blowback: How a tax change axed 25,000 homes overnight

The surprise abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief wiped thousands of homes off the books and in the pipeline. The damage continues. Harriet Saddington reports
Ctrl+P: The pilot project pressing print on homes

Ctrl+P: The pilot project pressing print on homes

Peter Apps looks into 3D concrete printing: What are the benefits and challenges of this new technology being used on a pilot project of affordable homes in Accrington

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