Restraining our use of the car
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It is becoming increasingly widely recognized in the UK that steps must be taken to reduce car use. However, there is still little agreement about how this should be achieved, and the government has so far been reluctant to introduce innovative measures. Most companies in the centre of London, England, would not like to see the government impose a tax on parking space, preferring instead an improvement in tax breaks for employers who help with public transport tickets. Another possible solution is car clubs, which show that there is potential to distinguish between ownership of a vehicle and its use.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1998
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Opponents line up to attack Thameslink at public inquiry
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A number of different groups from the historic Borough Market area of London, England, are expressing strong opposition to Railtrack's Thameslink 2000 project, which would involve demolishing many of the buildings that give the area its unique character. It is widely accepted that Railtrack is justified in attempting to create a high-capacity regional metro from the existing limited north-south rail link through King's Cross and Blackfriars. However, there are objections from many sources to the company's planned methods.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1998
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Three-way battle for crossrail work
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A shortlist of designers for the Crossrail scheme in London, England, has been announced. Crossrail is a joint scheme for Network SouthEast and London Underground to link Paddington and Liverpool Street stations. Work is expected to start on the project in 1994 and be completed by 1999. Sir Norman Foster and Partners, Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners, and BDP have been shortlisted for design work. Alsop & Stormer have been awarded the contract to design a Crossrail station for Paddington.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1992
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