This article first appeared in Here & Now, the journal of the Academy of Urbanism, in Spring 2019.
Shaping better and healthier cities
Authors:
Dr Nicholas Falk
Published in:
'Here & Now', Academy of Urbanism
Date:
March 2019
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Summary:
The National Audit Office’s report assessing the government’s performance on building new homes concludes that local authorities should not take the blame when so much is outside their control. That report rightly recommends looking at the way infrastructure is financed, as this is not only critical to overcoming local objections but exceeds the cost of constructing each new house. At a time when local authorities seem to have so little power, Dr Nicholas Falk looks at how cities can shape their future.
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