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“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
Machem rebirth: Sunderland's riverside revival is underway

Machem rebirth: Sunderland's riverside revival is underway

The City is changing fast with an ambition to double in population. Will Riverside Sunderland bring the city together or wedge the divide? asks Loujane Alasi
Pineapples awards party to take place at Trinity Buoy Wharf

Pineapples awards party to take place at Trinity Buoy Wharf

Gathering of the finalists and judges will take place on 2 July where the winners of the golden pineapple trophies will be announced
Giroscope has spent 40 years turning empty properties into affordable homes

Giroscope has spent 40 years turning empty properties into affordable homes

“With the right policies, funding and support, it can be done,” says co-founder Martin Newman. Angus Young reports
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
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
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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Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Anthropologist Caroline Bennett speaks to locals with photography by John Sturrock
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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 ...
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Placetest: Liverpool One

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

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Placetest: MediaCityUK

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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
“The healthiest places have spontaneous play engrained in their public spaces”

“The healthiest places have spontaneous play engrained in their public spaces”

Inspired by one too many episodes of Race Across the World, Josh Dickerson takes a whirlwind tour of play spaces across Europe and finds open-ended, non-structured play spaces in lieu of fenced-off playgrounds
"There's a real outdoor community. Everyone joins up and plays"

"There's a real outdoor community. Everyone joins up and plays"

"White Flats" is a powerful short film on how the design of a housing estate can create community and encourage independence and child’s play
Sidcup Storyteller: Retelling the tale of UK public libraries

Sidcup Storyteller: Retelling the tale of UK public libraries

At the end of a decade that has seen 800 library closures, the opening of a new one shows they can not only survive but also revive the high street, writes Teshome Douglas-Campbell. Photos by David Grandorge
'Third spaces' like markets provide an important social and entrepreneurial value to the neighbourhood 

'Third spaces' like markets provide an important social and entrepreneurial value to the neighbourhood 

The strategic renovation of Nag’s Head Market uses incremental change to bring existing and future traders together, writes Nyima Murry with photos by Jim Stephenson
Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Placetest: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Anthropologist Caroline Bennett speaks to locals with photography by John Sturrock

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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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