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What role does engineering have to play in the UK’s cities of the future – especially given that urban strategists neglect the discipline? Is transport IT on the right road? The focus of transport technology policy should be on improving efficiency, not monitoring journeys A controlled demolition of a new report that says... cities make us sick IT is our best bet for urban renewal New Labour's enthusiasm for supercasinos betrays a lack of faith in the transformative power of IT Making a tidy sum from all fears Environmental concerns and contamination fears are likely to generate big business for technology firms Transport innovation: slowing to a standstill New Labour’s deep-seated hostility to popular mobility is holding back advances on roads, railways and in the air. The dangers of Brownfield Brutalism New Labour’s narrow vision for infrastructure causes overcrowding and inflames the Malthusian idea that there are ‘too many immigrants’ UK energy rules leave managers cold Systems to help firms obey the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive have a few shortcomings The summer 2006 Los Angeles love-ins on climate change – Blair and Schwarzenegger, Livingstone and Clinton – might look like a triumph for ecologically-minded internationalism. In fact, they celebrated the small, the local and the decentralised Why people feel aggrieved about public Wifi More urban hotspots are not a human right – but they would aid mobility IT holds key to East London regeneration The Olympics gives the government a golden opportunity to promote technology for urban renewal. From urban regeneration to social engineering The world’s cities are engaged in renewed competitive struggles with each other. But the strategies surrounding urban regeneration face a crisis of creativity Real estate investment trusts (REITs), like Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), won’t make leadership in property any easier. How to see critics off on costs UK construction leaders will have to go on the offensive over their country’s planning system. IT in cars may not create mobile offices, but there will be productivity benefits |
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