Defence strategy

Article Abstract:

The decommissioning of sites owned by the UK Ministry of Defence is making available valuable land for residential and commercial development in Hampshire, England. However, some agents believe that the disposal of this land may only provide a partial solution to land shortages in the county. Indeed, a number of sites are already allocated in the county's unitary structure plan to 2001 for housing use. Others may only permit a small number of homes. It will still be necessary to use greenfield sites if Hampshire is to meet the government's projected housing requirements of 56,000 by 2011.

Residential Buildings, Residential Building Construction, Planning, Residential construction, Housing, Real estate industry, Hampshire, England

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Pipeline blockages

Article Abstract:

There is a shortage of high quality office accommodation in Stevenage, England, and this has made it difficult for the town to attract new occupiers. However, this situation now looks set to change. TBI is developing the 2,044 sq mt Solar House at Hillsway, while 4,181 sq mt has become available at Scottish Provident's Meadway Corporate Centre. There is also a shortage of industrial space, and rental levels have now reached around 62 pounds sterling per sq mt.

Office Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Design and construction, Office construction, Commercial buildings, Stevenage, England

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At the heart of the action

Article Abstract:

Competition between distribution locations in the East Midlands is hotting up, with Ikea, Scandinavian furniture retailer, set to decide on a 600,000 square foot site in May 1997. Ikea has shortlisted five sites around the region. Other businesses seeking facilities in the area include Hotpoint, TK Maxx, and Brake Brothers; while BT is about to sign on a national distribution site.

Industrial Bldgs & Warehouses, Nonresidential building operators, Lessors of Nonresidential Bldgs, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses), United Kingdom, Contracts, Real estate development, Commercial building landlords, Business parks

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