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We must tackle the climate and inequality crises together by grounding action in human rights

We must tackle the climate and inequality crises together by grounding action in human rights

A just transition combines social purpose with environmental purpose, an approach being pursued by investors and governments, writes Giulio Ferrini
Urban sacrifice zones: Where deprivation and high pollution intersect, citizen health is vulnerable

Urban sacrifice zones: Where deprivation and high pollution intersect, citizen health is vulnerable

This report by the Urban Health Council proposes how communities might hold industrial polluters to account for their damage.
Sharing resources: People who live in co-housing emit less carbon

Sharing resources: People who live in co-housing emit less carbon

My PhD fieldwork showed that residents had operational emissions that were between one third and two thirds of the average UK household, writes Dr Penny Clark
Community review panels have the potential to transform the way we make decisions - but we need to do more and do them better

Community review panels have the potential to transform the way we make decisions - but we need to do more and do them better

Imagine the benefits of listening to a room full of diverse, demographically representative, local experts who have lived, walked and breathed your site, writes Harriet Saddington
Loophole in Future Homes Standard slammed by industry body

Loophole in Future Homes Standard slammed by industry body

Industry shock at opt-out clause that would allow future buildings to fall below Part L performance requirements
“No safe exposure”: Air pollution damages health with women and deprived neighbourhoods at higher risk

“No safe exposure”: Air pollution damages health with women and deprived neighbourhoods at higher risk

Even “safe” or temporary exposure to PM2.5 near homes increases the risk of hospitalisation for cardiovascular and respiratory disease, two major studies reveal
The Phoenix, Lewes: Sustainable neighbourhood gains planning permission

The Phoenix, Lewes: Sustainable neighbourhood gains planning permission

Campaigning developer Human Nature gains planning win for its walkable timber-structure neighbourhood, which won The Pineapples Future Place award in 2023

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Little green lies: We need to talk about low-carbon construction

Little green lies: We need to talk about low-carbon construction

The fact is that sometimes building more sustainably will lead to financial gain and sometimes it won’t, writes Kieran Hawkins
Childhood inquiry: Call for 20mph neighbourhoods, Child Impact Assessments, and a play sufficiency duty on all councils

Childhood inquiry: Call for 20mph neighbourhoods, Child Impact Assessments, and a play sufficiency duty on all councils

The government needs to take a coordinated, cross-departmental approach to deliver a built environment suitable for children, reads a joint statement supported by two dozen leaders in health, housing, child’s play and planning. Christine Murray reports
It's only natural: The mission to build with plant-based materials

It's only natural: The mission to build with plant-based materials

Plant-­based materials store carbon and stop it re-entering the atmosphere for the lifespan of the building. Laura Mark reports on innovation in design
Speakers announced for Social Impact 2024

Speakers announced for Social Impact 2024

The online event is back with two days of talks on 26-27 February featuring case studies, best and emerging practice to make a place-based impact
Aylesbury Estate: "This judgement should serve as a warning to developers"

Aylesbury Estate: "This judgement should serve as a warning to developers"

Council tenant and campaigner Aysen Dennis has won her Judicial Review claim in the High Court against Southwark Council and the developer Notting Hill Genesis on an amendment to the Aylesbury Estate masterplan, Christine Murray reports
The Pineapples 2024 judges announced

The Pineapples 2024 judges announced

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Judges have been announced for the Pineapples Awards 2024, with the final deadline for entries on 1 February

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Shortlist for The Pineapples 2024 awards announced

Shortlist for The Pineapples 2024 awards announced

The 2024 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
Childhood inquiry: Call for 20mph neighbourhoods, Child Impact Assessments, and a play sufficiency duty on all councils

Childhood inquiry: Call for 20mph neighbourhoods, Child Impact Assessments, and a play sufficiency duty on all councils

The government needs to take a coordinated, cross-departmental approach to deliver a built environment suitable for children, reads a joint statement supported by two dozen leaders in health, housing, child’s play and planning. Christine Murray reports
“It’s about feeling really good.” How social impact is being measured at Brent Cross Town

“It’s about feeling really good.” How social impact is being measured at Brent Cross Town

Brent Cross Town is using the Flourishing Index to demonstrate the cause and effect of placemaking on public health. Dr Jamie Anderson, Buro Happold’s urban wellbeing lead, explains the metrics and methodology
Loophole in Future Homes Standard slammed by industry body

Loophole in Future Homes Standard slammed by industry body

Industry shock at opt-out clause that would allow future buildings to fall below Part L performance requirements
How can grassroots organisations thrive and grow in a fast-changing neighbourhood?

How can grassroots organisations thrive and grow in a fast-changing neighbourhood?

The crowdfunded Livesey Exchange 2 on London’s Old Kent Road provides a valuable case study of how we might assert existing communities in a landscape of large scale development, writes Teshome Douglas-Campbell
Net Zero: “Progress is being hindered by central government”

Net Zero: “Progress is being hindered by central government”

Local councils are leading on net zero in spite of a lack of power and clarity from central government, but with budgets in crisis, funding and regulation is needed

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