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The free to access book on the sustainable housing transition I co-authored with Dr Andreanne Doyon, RRP, MCIP was recently reviewed in Australian Planner by Andrew Allan. If you want to know what Andrew thinks of our book you can access the review below. Some key quotes: "The book is a strong call to action...however, whilst the sense of advocacy drives the argument throughout, the discussion does not come across as 'preachy', largely because the argument is backed by meticulous research." "...the book aims to provide a non-technical overview of the challenges faced in achieving genuinely sustainable housing and what societal and policy changes would be needed to accomplish sustainable housing" "This book is an important contribution to this debate, offering a potential solution as to how sustainable housing can eventually be taken as a given across the whole housing market." https://lnkd.in/gM4R_ceP

Current Low Impact Development (LID) regulations apply strict environmental standards to projects with five or more units, making smaller housing developments costly and difficult to complete. LABA proposes raising the threshold to seven units, allowing smaller projects to move forward without unnecessary burdens. This adjustment would encourage more housing development while maintaining sustainable practices—helping Los Angeles grow responsibly and affordably. Let’s work toward policies that support both our environment and our communities. Learn More About LABA: https://lnkd.in/gWD2X-RA #LABuildersAssociation #LABA #BuildingLA #SustainableDevelopment #SmartGrowthLA #AffordableHousing #LADevelopment #LowImpactDevelopment #ResponsibleGrowth #HousingSolutions #EnvironmentalBalance #StreamlinedRegulations #InnovativeHousingLA #BuildingForTheFuture

Planning Consultation with Deadline of midday Wednesday 29 May 2024 for comments Draft Local Plan 2024: A new sustainable Local Plan for Hertsmere This is regulation 18. "We are committed to protecting more of the borough’s Green Belt, by allocating far fewer sites than were included in the previous Draft Local Plan, following your feedback in 2021. We are also setting a lower housing target and will require that developers provide genuinely affordable housing. We also need to ensure there are sufficient sites for jobs and investment, recognising the importance of film, TV and other key sectors, making sure we have policies to secure employment for our local people. We are also absolutely committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 so, crucially, our final Local Plan will also outline how we will respond to the challenges of climate change and explain our approach to protecting and providing parks and green spaces." See: https://lnkd.in/eQ_ijBzB

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The 2024 changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has significant implications for planning professionals, developers, and local authorities. Our latest blog from NAPC_UK breaks down the key changes to the NPPF, helping to navigate the evolving planning landscape, as well as how this may impact the annexe and garden room sector. Whether you're preparing for adjustments in housing delivery or new environmental priorities, this blog explains the key aspects of what we can expect to see in 2025! 🌟 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eX29bmzK #NPPF #PlanningPolicy #HousingTargets #GreenBelt

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