- Publications
Publications
Most of our publications are available free of charge except where indicated: please select those you require by using the order form.
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English Partnerships Corporate Brochure This short brochure highlights a range of projects which we and our partners are proud to be delivering. Published March 2005. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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English Partnerships Annual Report / |
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2006/2007 Published July 2007. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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2005/2006 Published July 2006. |
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2004/2005 Published July 2005. |
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2003/2004 Published July 2004. |
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2002/2003 Published July 2003. |
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2001/2002 Published July 2002. |
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2000/2001 Published July 2001. |
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1999/2000 Published July 2000. |
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The Corporate Plan 2004-2008 outlines what is expected from English Partnerships by the Government and how we will respond to the objectives set for us. It concludes with an overall aim for English Partnerships, identifying our role as the national regeneration agency supporting high-quality, sustainable growth in England. Published 4 April 2005. |
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North West and West Midlands Business Plan 2007/08 This brochure summarises the work we are currently undertaking in the North West and West Midlands. Published October 2007. |
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This short brochure summarises the work we are currently undertaking in the East of England, focusing on projects in Milton Keynes, South Lynn, Northstowe, Northamptonshire and Harlow. Published June 2007. |
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This short brochure outlines the current status of major projects in the Thames Gateway, including Basildon, Southend, Blackwall Reach, Greenwich, Dartford and Barking Riverside. Published November 2007 |
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This short brochure sets out the work we are currently undertaking in the Southern England, focusing on projects in Ashford, Gloucester, Gosport, Plymouth, Slough Cornwall, Dover, Bristol and Maidstone. Published April 2008. |
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English Partnerships and the Northern Way The brochure provides an overview of English Partnerships’ key projects and initiatives across the Northern Way city regions and elsewhere in the north of England, showing how we work in partnership with RDAs, the Housing Corporation, Local Authorities, CABE, private sector partners and local people to create high-quality sustainable communities. Published February 2005. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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Newsletters |
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A magazine with updates of the wide range of projects in which English Partnerships and our partners are involved. Latest issue published Summer 2005. |
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Network Space Newsletter 2007/08 An update showcasing the latest developments from the networkcentres across the former English Coalfields areas. Published Summer 2007. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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Northampton Brownfield Initiative newsletter This newsletter sets out the latest news on the regeneration of three key strategic sites by the Northampton Brownfield Initiative. Published Summer 2005. |
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Upton newsletter A short newsletter aimed at keeping the local community informed of the progress at Upton. Published Spring 2006. |
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This quarterly newsletter aimed at keeping the local community informed of the latest developments in the Millbay area of Plymouth. |
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This newsletter sets out briefly the new Long Term Growth Plan, and how local residents can be involved in shaping the future of Milton Keynes. Published May 2005. |
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This newsletter sets out the progress of the development of Central Milton Keynes (CMK), including the adoption of the development framework as supplementary planning guidance. It also includes information about the plans for the creation of a sustainable residential quarter at the western end of the centre and for Campbell Park, and calls for public comment on the proposals. Latest issue published June 2003. More information on the development of CMK is available in the programmes and projects section below. |
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This newsletter aims to keep the local community informed of the progress at the Telford Millennium Community development in East Ketley, Telford. |
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Shaping the Future - an update on the development at Lawley A short newsletter aimed at keeping the local community informed of the progress at the development taking place at Lawley, Telford. |
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A short newsletter aimed at keeping the local community informed of the progress at the development taking place at Lightmoor, Telford. |
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An update on the progress of Barking Riverside, a mixed-use development that will see 10,800 new homes built over the next 20 years. Published November 2007
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Heart of East Greenwich newsletters A short newsletter aimed at keeping the local community informed on the demolition of the former Greenwich District Hospital and the progress of plans for the future development. |
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Fryerns & Craylands newsletter This newsletter sets out briefly the results from the Fryerns & Craylands "Have Your Say" Day. Published December 2005. |
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Programmes and Projects |
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This consultation draws on the work undertaken to date to explore |
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The Brownfield Guide describes how brownfield sites may best be considered for reuse, whilst acknowledging that redevelopment may not always be appropriate. This document highlights the best practice approach to brownfield redevelopment adopted by English Partnerships.
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Contamination and Dereliction Remediation Costs (Best Practice Note 27) This Best Practice Note (BPN) sets out guidance on assessing the costs of preparing, for redevelopment, previously developed land (PDL) or ‘brownfield’ sites affected by contamination or dereliction. It also provides guidance on preacquisition site investigations, as part of ‘due diligence’, and expands the remediation costs to include the problems associated with dereliction. Published February 2008 |
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National Brownfield Strategy Recommendations to Government This document outlines policy recommendations designed to bring thousands of hectares of blighted land back into beneficial use on behalf of communities. The recommendations were submitted to Government in May 2007 and a decision regarding their adoption as formal policy is expected in Autumn 2007. |
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Brownfield Strategy Policy consultation workshop This paper sets out the key policy issues that have been raised through the process of developing a National Brownfield Strategy for England. Published November 2006. |
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National Land Use Database of Previously Developed Land |
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Land Considered Suitable for Housing This report compares the estimated housing capacity of vacant and/or derelict land and buildings across the regions. It highlights the potential for housing and compares it to the estimated annual regional requirements. Published July 2007. |
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Proposed Use of Land and Buildings This report compares the proposed use of previously developed land and buildings by region. It highlights the amount of land earmarked for housing and mixed-use schemes with housing. Published July 2007. |
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Distribution of Previously Developed Land This report compares the relative distribution of previously developed land and buildings in the urban areas. It highlights the areas with higher than average concentrations of previously developed land. Published July 2007. |
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Time on Database This report highlights the length of time land and buildings have been designated as previously developed. It indicates when sites, currently recorded on the database, were first registered as previously developed, including sites recorded on the Derelict Land Survey of 1993. Published July 2007. |
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A climate of change: English Partnerships' response to the environmental agenda Climate change is the widely recognised as one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. This brochure outlines the major issues affecting the regeneration and construction industries and how English Partnerships is responding to this ever-important agenda. Published October 2006 |
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Climate Change Policy Document This recently published report looks at the range of existing climate change related planning policies that have been adopted by local authorities, and their effect on the housebuilding industry, and suggests how this might change as a result of a new Planning Policy Statement. Published April 2007 |
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Carbon Challenge generic brief The brief describes the issues and standards that all the Carbon Challenge sites will achieve in delivering housing that meets Code for Sustainable Homes level 6 whilst maintaining high design and build quality. Published August 2007 |
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The Carbon Challenge factsheet The Carbon Challenge aims to accelerate the housebuilding industry's response to climate change. This factsheet gives details of the Challenge's objectives and what is meant by zero carbon development. Published September 2007. |
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The First Time Buyers’ Initiative Buyers’ Guide The First Time Buyers’ Initiative (FTBI) aims to make more affordable homes available to first-time buyers priced out of the housing market. It is part of the government’s new HomeBuy low-cost home ownership initiative, and is available in England through 23 regional HomeBuy Agents. This brochure is intended to provide first time buyers a guide to the First Time Buyers’ Initiative, their eligibility, buying process and contact details. Published January 2008. |
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Design for Manufacture: Lessons Learnt The Design for Manufacture Competition was devised to bring out the best in the housing sector. This publication is proof that the UK housebuilding industry is capable of delivering a world-class response responding to the challenges of 21st Century and highlights the 10 main lessons learnt and provides a wealth of detail on the winning and commended schemes. Published June 2006. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form.
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The Land Stabilisation Programme aims to remove blight from built-up areas or enable regeneration or inward investment. This brochure sets out our approach to funding, project ownership, methodology for assessing applications and sets out the current and completed projects. Published April 2006. |
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The National Coalfields Programme is bringing about the creative transformation of former colliery sites and adopting new and exciting regeneration techniques that have grown from close working with the coalfield communities. Published September 2005. |
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The National Coalfields Programme The £386.5m National Coalfields Programme is a vital strand of English Partnerships’ support of the ODPM's Sustainable Communities Plan. The Programme assists former coalfield communities across England by creating new employment, homes, leisure facilities and public space. This brochure highlights the work we carry out to ensure consistent high quality in design, partnership working, consultation and engagement through to long-term governance and stewardship. Published November 2004. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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Millennium Communities Programme This brochure sets out progress on the Millennium Communities Programme to date. Published May 2007. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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Carbon Footprint Millennium Communities This report sets out to calculate a forecast carbon footprint for the Millennium Communities, as part of our monitoring and evaluation process. Published April 2008. |
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Allerton Bywater Millennium Community factsheet This factsheet aims to keep the local community informed of the progress at Allerton Bywater Millennium Community, Leeds. Published April 2007. |
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Telford Millennium Community factsheet This factsheet is a more detailed overview of the current progress at Telford Millennium Community, East Ketley. Published July 2007. |
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New Islington Millennium Community factsheet This factsheet aims to provide interested parties with more in-depth information about New Islington Millennium Community, East Manchester. Published September 2007. |
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South Lynn Millennium Community factsheet This factsheet details the latest information about Yours South Lynn Millennium Community, Kings Lynn. Published November 2007. |
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Urban Regeneration Companies: Coming of Age Uniting private and public sector partners, URCs are independent companies established by the relevant local authority and Regional Development Agency (RDA), working alongside English Partnerships and other local stakeholders including employers, amenity groups and community representatives. This brochure sets out the success of the URCs formed to date, and includes contact information for all 16 English URCs. Published May 2004. |
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April 2005, a portfolio of 96 sites no longer required by the Department of Health was transferred to English Partnerships. The portfolio, totalling 1,600 ha of land, offers a mixture of development opportunities across England. This brochure sets out the detail of the programme, our role and commitment to making the best use of this surplus public sector land. Published July 2005. |
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This short brochure briefly sets out what the National Brownfield Strategy aims to achieve, and allows local residents to nominate sites or buildings for consideration as one of the 12 pilot projects that will form the delivery phase of the strategy. |
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Tackling Brownfield Land in England This short brochure looks at English Partnerships' approach in tackling brownfield land, including information on Brownfield Land Action Plans (BLAPs) and statistics from the National Land Use Database (NLUD). Published October 2005. |
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Brownfield Research Summary: The economic impact of recycling brownfield land This study was commissioned by English Partnerships to review the economic impact and potential benefits arising out of the reuse of brownfield land. The study examined more than 300 sites in over 30 local authority areas. Published December 2006. |
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Brownfield Research Summary: One Permit or Two? This study was commissioned by English Partnerships to compare interactions between the development process and the waste management and planning authorities in selected European countries. It is intended to inform the consideration by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) of potential improvements to the structure and operation of the regulatory environment for development of Brownfield sites. Published in October 2006. |
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Making Best Use of Surplus Public Sector Assets This brochure sets out the skills and expertise of English Partnerships with those of other public sector bodies, in order to maximise the potential of previously-developed land and property. This brochure sets out our approach to the programme and the results so far. |
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A Guide to the Housing Partnership This brochure highlights how joint working has become embedded in the culture of both organisations and describes some of the work we are doing together on a number of key projects. These projects exemplify how our organisations and staff are working together to across the country. Published January 2006 To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form.
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Greenwich Peninsula, The first ten years In 2007 we celebrate the first 10 years of regeneration on Greenwich peninsula to create a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood. This brochure tells of our experience so far, and includes stories from people who live and work on the peninsula. Published October 2007. |
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Greenwich Peninsula This brochure highlights the achievements to date in our work on the Greenwich Peninsula, as well as the history and vision for the site. It also outlines the future plans for the development of the Millennium Dome and the positive impact that this is expected to have. Published November 2004. |
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Upton Urban Framework Plan and Design Codes The Upton Urban Framework Plan and Design Codes are based on "Enquiry by Design" development principles, which promote sustainable urban growth and a distinctive, enduring environment. They have been drawn up after a collaborative exercise, and have the support of local stakeholders and delivery agencies. The full version (paperback, 89pp), price £20.00 + £2.50 P&P, is available from: National Consultancy Team tel: +44(0) 1908 692692 |
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The 1970 Plan for Milton Keynes identified Central Milton Keynes (CMK) as a special place - a city centre to be built from scratch. Today those ideas are largely realised and a new plan is required to take the city centre towards the middle of this new century. This Development Framework for Central Milton Keynes was commissioned by English Partnerships supported by Milton Keynes Council and the CMK Partnership. Following extensive public consultation, it was prepared by consultants, led by EDAW. The Development Framework Report is available in the following formats: Executive summary of Main Report Also available free of charge from the address given below.
Cheques should be made payable to English Partnerships and sent with name, address and daytime telephone number (in case we need to speak with you about your order) to: Cheryl Gibbs tel: +44(0) 1908 353677 |
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Milton Keynes Image and Reality (1992) Authors: Terence Bendixson and John Platt An inside account of the planning and implementation of Britain´s grandest garden city, this book is not so much about the people of the city as the creators of the place in which they live. Sourced from the minutes of the board of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation, local newspapers and taped interviews with prime movers in the building of the city, this book will be of interest to professionals involved in planning and development on a grand scale or to those who know Milton Keynes well. Price £14.95 +£3.50 P&P, available from: C. Montgomery tel: +44(0) 1908 353616 |
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Milton Keynes Planning Manual (1992) Milton Keynes is the largest urban development project ever undertaken in the UK: a city with an ultimate population of more than 200,000 people. The original Master Plan broke new ground in establishing a flexible framework for development rather than a predetermined set of proposals. In implementing this flexible plan, Milton Keynes Development Corporation refined its planning policies over 25 years. These policies, described in the Planning Manual, make up "best planning practice" for Milton Keynes as it had evolved by the early 1990s. Published by the Development Corporation in 1992, this publication is a useful source of information for urban planners and students in both the UK and abroad. Price £9.50 paperback (280pp size A4), £19.50 hardback + £3.50 P&P, available from C. Montgomery (see contact details above). |
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Milton Keynes Planning Manual Reprinted 1994. Also available free of charge from C. Montgomery (see contact details above). |
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This brochure sets out the vision of the Land Restoration Trust, its history, approach and aims, as well as the principles under which it operates. |
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Best Practice Guides |
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English Partnerships is committed to creating quality places. To achieve this, we have adopted a set of national standards to help developers meet our expectations. The Quality Standards document details our requirements for developer submissions. The standards were revised 2007. Published November 2007. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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This brochure highlights how the use of design codes can support quality developments and examine the benefits they have brought to some of English Partnerships' largest coded projects. To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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Approach to community engagement This publication outlines English Partnerships' approach to community engagement, and the 10 guiding principles we recommend to delivery partners and others involved in working with the community to develop better places to live. Published July 2007 To order a hard copy please complete the Publications Order Form. |
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This toolkit highlights the most appropriate car parking approach according to density of development and housing typology. It takes stock of common car parking treatments and reviews how successful they are in providing adequate levels of safe parking with a high quality environment. Published May 2006.
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This Guide explains how to assess the additional impact or additionality of a regeneration project. It draws upon the input of industry experts and real life examples gathered from across England. Published September 2004. |
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English Partnerships and the Forestry Commission have jointly published a memorandum of understanding, setting out how they will continue to work together to deliver shared regeneration objectives in support of Regional Development Agency strategies and the Government´s England Forestry Strategy. This document sets out areas of joint activity over the next three years with a focus on the regeneration, management and long-term ownership of land to help deliver the Government´s social, environmental and economic regeneration objectives. Published August 2001. |
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Sustainable Urban Extensions: Planned through Design Sustainable Urban Extensions describes the work undertaken by English Partnerships, supported by The Prince´s Foundation, to radically improve the social, economic and environmental sustainability of new housing development on greenfield land. The document sets out the "Enquiry by Design" process, conclusions drawn from a seminar held in London and workshops in Basildon and Northampton in 1999. It is supported by the CPRE and DETR. Published September 2000. A full version of this report is available for £10+ p&p, from the Prince’s Foundation: email enquiry@princes-foundation.org or telephone +44 (0) 20 7613 8500 for more details. |
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Urban Design Compendium 1 : Urban Design Principles Published in partnership with The Housing Corporation, the Compendium examines the factors that make neighbourhoods stimulating and active places in which residents feel comfortable and safe. It aims to provide accessible advice to developers, funding agencies and partners on the principles of urban design and how these can be applied in practice. It is designed to provide a source of best practice to all those involved in the regeneration and development industries. Published August 2000. 2nd edition 2007.
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Urban Design Compendium 2(UDC 2): Delivering Quality Places Published in partnership with The Housing Corporation, the Urban Design Compendium 2: Delivering Quality Places provides guidance on the processes which support delivery of successful, sustainable development. The UDC2 contains a range of case studies which provide examples of how specific barriers have been overcome in delivering good urban design. Together with the guidance text these should promote and understanding of how the best projects deliver quality. Published September 2007.
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This handbook gives clear, practical advice on how to facilitate environmental quality. It demonstrates, by example, that high quality, sustainable development is achievable. It shows how environmental issues apply at all stages of regeneration, from early collaboration with interested parties, through planning and design to construction and energy management. It shows how care over environmental impact can produce an area which offers a higher quality of life, attracts lasting investment, protects nature - and makes good business sense. Development agencies of all kinds, particularly the Regional Development Agencies, planners, architects, developers and those involved in business should find this handbook useful. Published April 1999. |
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Research |
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The report intends to recommend a collaborative approach to affordable housing negotiations and introduces a framework to guide key partners through this part of the planning process including making the decision whether to use a cascade and, if it is deemed appropriate in the particular circumstances, how it can then be developed and drafted. Published October 2007. |
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In September 2005 BMG Research was commissioned by English Partnerships to undertake consultation amongst its stakeholders. The consultation exercise took place between January and March 2006, and comprised two elements, a quantitative telephone survey of 415 interviews and 18 in-depth qualitative interviews. The survey had three objectives: to test stakeholders’ knowledge of our core business activities; how well we are performing against our business objectives; and how well we are communicating and sharing information with them. Published April 2006. |
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ATLAS - Planning Delivery Agreements Report 2006 In August 2005 ATLAS was commissioned to study the potential use of Planning Delivery Agreements in speeding up and improving the quality of planning applications and development. Published January 2006. |
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ATLAS - Implementing Planning Performance Agreements This guidance note aims to provide local planning authorities, |
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This edition of the IPD Regeneration Index is an update on previous research for English Partnerships and Morley Fund Management by IPD which was first commissioned on an annual basis five years ago. Based on the analysis of 21 regeneration areas across the country, the research shows an overall greater return on investments in regeneration areas than investment in all other UK Property areas over the past five years. Published Summer 2007. |
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Urban Regeneration Index 2006 This edition of the Urban Regeneration Index is an update on previous research for English Partnerships and Morley Fund Management by IPD issued in 2005 (see below). The analysis is based upon a sample of 750 properties in regeneration areas, with a total value of £4.4 bn at the end of 2004. The research shows that Urban regeneration areas have tended to out-perform adjacent areas in the office and industrial sectors. Published January 2006. |
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Urban Regeneration Pilot Index |
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Skills in Regeneration Research Study - Summary English Partnerships commissioned KPMG/Urban Catalyst to undertake a review of the core skills required to promote and manage successful urban regeneration and development. This work aimed to gain a view as to the desirable skill set, a real or perceived skills “gap”, the capacity within the market to deliver such skills and potential responses from English Partnerships to address this. This work was commissioned in advance of the Egan Review of Skills and the English Partnerships/KPMG/Urban Catalyst team worked closely with the Egan Task Group and the Egan Secretariat at ODPM to ensure that the two pieces of work informed and complemented each other. The published summary focuses on the key findings of the study but does not include the specific recommendations for action for English Partnerships as these are primarily a matter for English Partnerships to consider. The recommendations are being considered internally as a first stage and will be publicised externally once they have been agreed for implementation. |
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Investing in Urban Regeneration – Dispelling the Myths Two research studies have concluded that investing in disadvantaged areas makes good business sense. The first research project, "Commercial Property Returns in Deprived Areas", was commissioned by English Partnerships and Morley Fund Management and carried out by Investment Property Databank, which is based on the 20% most deprived wards defined by the Indices of Deprivation 2000. The second research project, "Benchmarking Urban Regeneration", was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the RICS Foundation. It was carried out by a team from the Universities of Ulster, Aberdeen and Glasgow as part of the property Economics and Finance Research Network, which focuses on key regeneration areas and analyses returns over both long-term and short-term time scales on urban regeneration properties.
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