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*[http://www.emptyhomes.com/ Empty Homes], works to help people create homes from empty properties and campaigns for more empty homes to be brought into use for the benefit of those in housing need. {{W|Empty Homes Agency}} | *[http://www.emptyhomes.com/ Empty Homes], works to help people create homes from empty properties and campaigns for more empty homes to be brought into use for the benefit of those in housing need. {{W|Empty Homes Agency}} | ||
== Neighbourhood Planning == | |||
Since 2012, (and as of Sep 2017) over 2,200 groups have started the neighbourhood planning process, covering areas of nearly 12 million people across England. Over 400 successful neighbourhood planning referendums have now taken place, with an average ‘yes’ vote of 88%. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/228-million-boost-to-give-power-back-to-communities gov.uk]</ref> | |||
*[http://www.ourneighbourhoodplanning.org.uk Neighbourhood Planning], Planning Aid England | |||
*[http://mycommunity.org.uk/programme/neighbourhood-planning/ Neighbourhood Planning], information from My Community | |||
*[https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/in-your-community/neighbourhood-planning/ Neighbourhood planning], Woodland Trust | |||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wPqHimKcyddD97O-rEnuTn3OVMgAmpSeE9w6Gq0_bBs/edit?pli=1#heading=h.n7zsk7kv8it3 Crowd-sourced #NeighbourhoodPlanning Bibliography] | |||
*[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2014-10/transition-guide-neighbourhood-plans A Transition Guide to Neighbourhood Plans] | |||
== Rainwater harvesting == | |||
UK homes using some form of rainwater harvesting system can reduce their mains water usage by 50% or more. {{W|Rainwater harvesting in the United Kingdom}} | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
=== Book reviews === | |||
'How to Save Town Centres' by Julian Dobson. [https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2015-03/book-review-how-save-town-centres-julian-dobson Transition Network], March 31, 2015 | |||
=== How to's === | |||
*How to Create Streets: a communities' guide [http://www.createstreets.com/community/4592561815 createstreets.com] | |||
*How to CREATE STRETS - a councillors' guide, [http://www.createstreets.com/councillors/4590308853 createstreets.com] | |||
*[http://wiki.emptyshopsnetwork.co.uk/index.php/HowToPopUp HowToPopUp], Empty Shops wiki | |||
*How To Get Planning Permission on Non-Development Land, [http://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/how-get-planning-permission-non-development-land Permaculture Magazine], 2012 | |||
*[http://www.greenbooks.co.uk/Book/200/Local-Sustainable-Homes.html Local Sustainable Homes], How to Make Them Happen in Your Community, Chris Bird, October 2010 | |||
=== Maps === | |||
[http://neweconomics.org/save-public-land/ SAVE PUBLIC LAND] | |||
=== Other resources === | |||
*[http://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/economy/-/journal_content/56/10180/3511217/ARTICLE 100 ways to help the high street], information from the Local Government Association | *[http://www.local.gov.uk/web/guest/economy/-/journal_content/56/10180/3511217/ARTICLE 100 ways to help the high street], information from the Local Government Association | ||
*Cheap (potentially free) to build & free to run houses, [http://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/cheap-potentially-free-build-free-run-houses Permaculture Magazine], 2013 | *Cheap (potentially free) to build & free to run houses, [http://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/cheap-potentially-free-build-free-run-houses Permaculture Magazine], 2013 | ||
*[http://www.jtp.co.uk/news.php?year=2014&pos=0&id=322 Collaborative Planning for All] guide published by Civic Voice with support from JTP | *[http://www.jtp.co.uk/news.php?year=2014&pos=0&id=322 Collaborative Planning for All] guide published by Civic Voice with support from JTP | ||
*[http://www.greeninfrastructurenw.co.uk/html/index.php?page=projects&GreenInfrastructureValuationToolkit=true Green Infrastructure Valuation Toolkit], Green Infrastructure North West | *[http://www.greeninfrastructurenw.co.uk/html/index.php?page=projects&GreenInfrastructureValuationToolkit=true Green Infrastructure Valuation Toolkit], Green Infrastructure North West | ||
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permeable-surfacing-of-front-gardens-guidance Permeable surfacing of front gardens: guidance], information from Gov.uk | *[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/permeable-surfacing-of-front-gardens-guidance Permeable surfacing of front gardens: guidance], information from Gov.uk | ||
*[http://www.rtpi.org.uk/planning-aid/ Planning Aid] provides free urban and environmental planning advice to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay a professional consultant, via a number of charitable organisations throughout the UK. {{W|Planning Aid}} | *[http://www.rtpi.org.uk/planning-aid/ Planning Aid] provides free urban and environmental planning advice to individuals and community groups who cannot afford to pay a professional consultant, via a number of charitable organisations throughout the UK. {{W|Planning Aid}} | ||
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*[http://www.susdrain.org/ Susdrain], Free interactive community supporting the delivery of sustainable drainage (managed by CIRIA) {{W|Sustainable drainage system}} | *[http://www.susdrain.org/ Susdrain], Free interactive community supporting the delivery of sustainable drainage (managed by CIRIA) {{W|Sustainable drainage system}} | ||
*Ten simple ways to make your street a safe and green place to live, [http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-you-can-do/change-your-street/ten-simple-ways-make-your-street-safe-and-green-place-live sustrans.org.uk] | |||
=== Video === | |||
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Invest in Green Infrastructure on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v53Dxmc5Q0 youtube] | |||
3Space - Turning Empty Space into an Opportunity on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am1BK9Sb4I0 youtube] | |||
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== News and comment == | |||
'''2020''' | |||
[[File:Brindleyplace Birmingham.jpg|240px|left]] | |||
'''Jan 20''' [[Birmingham]]: How a Belgian port city ([[Ghent]]) inspired Birmingham's car-free ambitions <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/20/how-a-belgian-port-city-inspired-birminghams-car-free-ambitions theguardian.com]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
'''2019''' | |||
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'''Dec 31''' [[Yorkshire and the Humber]]: York to ban private car journeys from city centre within three years <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/dec/31/york-to-ban-private-cars-from-city-centre-within-three-years The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
[[File:Mumbles promenade at Verdi's - geograph.org.uk.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
'''Dec 23''' [[Wales news]]: Net zero carbon neighbourhood to be built in south Wales <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/dec/23/net-zero-carbon-neighbourhood-to-be-built-in-south-wales The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
[[File:College Green, Bristol - geograph.org.uk - 1586540.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
'''Nov 5''' [[Bristol news]]: Bristol council votes to ban diesel cars in first for a UK city <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/nov/05/bristol-becomes-first-uk-city-ban-diesel-cars The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
[[File:Community gardens - geograph.org.uk.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
'''Aug 7''' [[Hackney]]: Community parklets: Locals invited to apply as council reopens trial programme <ref>[https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2019/08/07/community-parklets-locals-invited-apply-council-reopens-trial/ @hackneycitizen]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
[[File:Tinside pool.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
'''Jul 1''' [[Plymouth]] becomes the UK’s first Fab City <ref>[https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-becomes-the-uks-first-fab-city University of Plymouth]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
[[File:Cambridge1.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
'''May 8''' [[Cambridgeshire]]: Marmalade Lane: the car-free, triple-glazed, 42-house oasis <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/may/08/marmalade-lane-co-housing- The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
Urban co-design for better wellbeing and health: Healthy New Town, Jan 9 <ref>[https://whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/urban-co-design-for-better-wellbeing-and-health-regenerating-a-new-town/ What Works Centre for Wellbeing]</ref> | |||
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'''Jan 4''' [[London news]]: Cars, lorries and taxis to be banned from Tottenham Court Road, Jan 4 <ref>[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/cars-lorries-and-taxis-to-be-banned-from-tottenham-court-road-in-35m-revamp-a4030331.html London Evening Standard]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
'''2018''' | |||
Timpson says a locally-driven approach needed to rejuvenate high streets. Retail industry experts have called for a community-focused approach to tackling the challenges facing high streets and town centres. Dec 20 <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/timpson-says-a-locally-driven-approach-needed-to-rejuvenate-high-streets GOV.UK]</ref> | |||
:The government-appointed panel made up representatives from the retail, property and design sectors has published practical recommendations to reinvigorate town centres by creating a community hub which, alongside retail, includes leisure and social services and more residential property. | |||
:The report puts community involvement and local leadership at the centre of a plan to create the town centres of the future. | |||
Create Streets say: We don't want NIMBYs, but YIMBYs and BIMBYs (Y for "Yes", B for "Beautiful"), Oct 15 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/10/16/create-streets-nimbys-bimbys-yimbys The Alternative UK]</ref> | |||
Government faces court action over 'illegal' planning policy, Sep 4 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/04/government-faces-court-action-over-illegal-planning-policy The Guardian]</ref> | |||
[[File:Cornmarket St, Oxford.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
[[Oxfordshire]]: This disastrous new project will change the face of Britain, yet no debate is allowed, George Monbiot, Aug 22 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/22/project-britain-debate-oxford-cambridge-expressway The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
Government commits to further support for neighbourhood planning, Mar 19 <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-commits-to-further-support-for-neighbourhood-planning gov.uk]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
[[File:Kent1.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
[[Kent]]: We could build more than a million homes on brownfield land… so why aren’t we? Feb 28 <ref>[https://cprekent.org.uk/campaigns/build-million-homes-brownfield-land-arent/ cprekent.org.uk]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
People-powered housing: is it the answer to our housing crisis? Feb 23 <ref>[http://neweconomics.org/2018/02/people-powered-housing-answer-housing-crisis/ neweconomics.org]</ref> | |||
'''2017''' | |||
[[File:Haringey from Alexandra Palace.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
[[Haringey]]: Community group builds plans for genuinely affordable housing, Nov 2 <ref>[http://neweconomics.org/2017/11/community-group-builds-plans-affordable-housing/ neweconomics.org]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
Funding of around £5.5 million per year until 2022, to provide communities with specialist support to help develop a Neighbourhood Plan, Sep 20 <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/228-million-boost-to-give-power-back-to-communities gov.uk]</ref> | |||
[[File:Southwark1.jpg|140px|left]] | |||
[[Southwark]]: Borough Market to phase out plastic bottle sales with free fountains, Aug 23 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/aug/23/borough-market-london-phase-out-plastic-bottle-sales-with-free-fountains The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
[[File:Milleniumbridge2.JPG|140px|left]] | |||
[[London news]]: The @MayorofLondon is aiming to make London one of the greenest cities on Earth, Aug 21 <ref>[http://developmentfinancetoday.co.uk/article-desc-5668 developmentfinancetoday.co.uk]</ref><br clear=left> | |||
Are you currently preparing a neighbourhood plan? Could community-led housing meet the needs of your area? Jul 24 <ref>[http://www.ourneighbourhoodplanning.org.uk/news/2017/07/24/Are_you_currently_preparing_a_neighbourhood_plan_Could_community-led_housing_meet_the_needs_of_your_area ourneighbourhoodplanning.org.uk]</ref> | |||
'''2016''' | |||
Putting people in control of public land, Nov 2 <ref>[http://neweconomics.org/putting-people-in-control-of-public-land/ neweconomics.org]</ref> | |||
Peers vote for new neighbourhood right of appeal, Apr 22 <ref>[http://www.cpre.org.uk/media-centre/latest-news-releases/item/4279-peers-vote-for-new-neighbourhood-right-of-appeal cpre.org.uk]</ref> | |||
Neighbourhood Planning and Transition initiatives: an update. February 5 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2016-02/neighbourhood-planning-and-transition-initiatives-update transition Network]</ref> | |||
Community-led housing: top of the agenda! Jan 20 <ref>[http://locality.org.uk/blog/communityled-housing-top-agenda/ locality.org.uk]</ref> | |||
'''2015''' | |||
It’s in all our interests to know who owns our land, and who benefits from it, September 28 <ref>[http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/who-owns-our-land NEF]</ref> | |||
Charity Sustrans unveil new modular street furniture system, September 21 <ref>[http://thearchbiz.biz/charity-sustrans-unveil-new-modular-street-furniture-system/ The Arch Biz]</ref> | |||
Five Radical Ideas for a Better Planning System, April <ref>[http://www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/planning/five-radical-ideas UCL Bartlett School of Planning]</ref> | |||
Atmos Totnes and the Power to Convene, January 22 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2015-01/atmos-totnes-and-power-convene Transition Network]</ref> | |||
'''2014''' | |||
Our month on rethinking real estate: Why I’m proud to be a SWIMBY, October 2 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2014-10/our-month-rethinking-real-estate-why-i-m-proud-be-swimby Transition Network]</ref> | |||
Why I'm not a planner, nor proud of planning, May 23 <ref>[http://drpetermatthews.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/why-im-not-planner-nor-proud-of-planning.html Urban policy and practice]</ref> | |||
'''2013''' | |||
A Right to Build: Local homes for local people, March 14 <ref>[http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/publications/category/item/a-right-to-build-local-homes-for-local-people policyexchange.org.uk]</ref> | |||
New alliance calls for “Smart Growth” investment in cities, not more 1980s-style sprawl, February 21 <ref>[http://www.housingnet.co.uk/news/details/23969 Housingnet]</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*{{localtopicUK}} | *{{localtopicUK}} | ||
*[[Community resources UK]] | |||
*[[Cycling UK]] | *[[Cycling UK]] | ||
*[[Food UK]] | *[[Food UK]] | ||
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*[[Road safety UK]] | *[[Road safety UK]] | ||
*[[Rural sustainability UK]] | *[[Rural sustainability UK]] | ||
*[[United_Kingdom#Sharing|Sharing UK]] | |||
*[[Sustainable transport UK]] | *[[Sustainable transport UK]] | ||
*[[Understanding the need for new housing across England]] | *[[Understanding the need for new housing across England]] | ||
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*[http://www.cittaslow.org.uk/ Cittaslow UK] | *[http://www.cittaslow.org.uk/ Cittaslow UK] | ||
*[http://www.civicvoice.org.uk/ Civic Voice] | *[http://www.civicvoice.org.uk/ Civic Voice] | ||
*[http://communitree.wix.com/home CommuniTree] | *[http://communitree.wix.com/home CommuniTree] | ||
*[http://dev.createstreets.com/ Create Streets] | |||
*[https://emptyshops.wordpress.com/ Empty Shops Network] | *[https://emptyshops.wordpress.com/ Empty Shops Network] | ||
*[http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/ Landscape Institute] {{W|Landscape Institute}} | *[http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/ Landscape Institute] {{W|Landscape Institute}} | ||
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*[http://www.thebuildhub.co.uk/ BuildHUB], social network aimed at the self-build community | *[http://www.thebuildhub.co.uk/ BuildHUB], social network aimed at the self-build community | ||
'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
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Neighbourhood PlanningSince 2012, (and as of Sep 2017) over 2,200 groups have started the neighbourhood planning process, covering areas of nearly 12 million people across England. Over 400 successful neighbourhood planning referendums have now taken place, with an average ‘yes’ vote of 88%. [1]
Rainwater harvestingUK homes using some form of rainwater harvesting system can reduce their mains water usage by 50% or more. W ResourcesBook reviews'How to Save Town Centres' by Julian Dobson. Transition Network, March 31, 2015 How to's
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News and comment2020 Jan 20 Birmingham: How a Belgian port city (Ghent) inspired Birmingham's car-free ambitions [2] 2019 Dec 31 Yorkshire and the Humber: York to ban private car journeys from city centre within three years [3] Dec 23 Wales news: Net zero carbon neighbourhood to be built in south Wales [4] Nov 5 Bristol news: Bristol council votes to ban diesel cars in first for a UK city [5] Aug 7 Hackney: Community parklets: Locals invited to apply as council reopens trial programme [6] Jul 1 Plymouth becomes the UK’s first Fab City [7] May 8 Cambridgeshire: Marmalade Lane: the car-free, triple-glazed, 42-house oasis [8] Urban co-design for better wellbeing and health: Healthy New Town, Jan 9 [9] Jan 4 London news: Cars, lorries and taxis to be banned from Tottenham Court Road, Jan 4 [10] 2018 Timpson says a locally-driven approach needed to rejuvenate high streets. Retail industry experts have called for a community-focused approach to tackling the challenges facing high streets and town centres. Dec 20 [11]
Create Streets say: We don't want NIMBYs, but YIMBYs and BIMBYs (Y for "Yes", B for "Beautiful"), Oct 15 [12] Government faces court action over 'illegal' planning policy, Sep 4 [13] Oxfordshire: This disastrous new project will change the face of Britain, yet no debate is allowed, George Monbiot, Aug 22 [14] Government commits to further support for neighbourhood planning, Mar 19 [15] Kent: We could build more than a million homes on brownfield land… so why aren’t we? Feb 28 [16] People-powered housing: is it the answer to our housing crisis? Feb 23 [17] 2017 Haringey: Community group builds plans for genuinely affordable housing, Nov 2 [18] Funding of around £5.5 million per year until 2022, to provide communities with specialist support to help develop a Neighbourhood Plan, Sep 20 [19] Southwark: Borough Market to phase out plastic bottle sales with free fountains, Aug 23 [20] London news: The @MayorofLondon is aiming to make London one of the greenest cities on Earth, Aug 21 [21] Are you currently preparing a neighbourhood plan? Could community-led housing meet the needs of your area? Jul 24 [22] 2016 Putting people in control of public land, Nov 2 [23] Peers vote for new neighbourhood right of appeal, Apr 22 [24] Neighbourhood Planning and Transition initiatives: an update. February 5 [25] Community-led housing: top of the agenda! Jan 20 [26] 2015 It’s in all our interests to know who owns our land, and who benefits from it, September 28 [27] Charity Sustrans unveil new modular street furniture system, September 21 [28] Five Radical Ideas for a Better Planning System, April [29] Atmos Totnes and the Power to Convene, January 22 [30] 2014 Our month on rethinking real estate: Why I’m proud to be a SWIMBY, October 2 [31] Why I'm not a planner, nor proud of planning, May 23 [32] 2013 A Right to Build: Local homes for local people, March 14 [33] New alliance calls for “Smart Growth” investment in cities, not more 1980s-style sprawl, February 21 [34] See also
Interwiki linksWikipedia: Rainwater harvesting in the United Kingdom, Town and country planning in the United Kingdom (category) External links
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