Martin Pawley: Is there no hope of escaping the gigantic cash registers?

Article Abstract:

There have already been complaints that the London traffic congestion charge has become a tax that can further raise the very high cost of building projects in central London. Facilities are being built that include retail areas tempting visitors to make purchases. The cost situation is creating challenges for architects and designers.

Facilities & equipment, Taxes, Design and construction, Architects, Buildings and facilities, Tax policy, Architectural design

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Martin Pawley: Tracing the roots of sustainability to a less-than-glorious past

Article Abstract:

Nazi Germany was heavily involved in environmental sustainability. Environmental sustainability is something that England is working on at the prese nt time. Nazi Germany gave high priority to the conservation of resources.

Germany, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Administration of Conservation Programs, Environmental Programs, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Resource Conservation & Development, Conservation & Development, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Resources, Environ & Energy-Total Govt, History, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation, Third Reich, 1933-1945

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Martin Pawley: Congestion charging: Latest round in the fight between cars and cities

Article Abstract:

London, England, is involved in an anti-congestion effort. Cars were welcome in London in the 1920s, but there were not anywhere near the 24 mil registered autos that presently exist in the UK.

Sales & consumption, Statistics, Automobile industry, Transportation policy, User statistics

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