Factories need homes as well

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The future seems very uncertain for industrial land in the UK as the government places strong emphasis on the use of brownfield sites to meet anticipated demand for housing. The recycling of land previously in industrial use should be welcomed, but it must also be realized that new housing does not contribute to economic activity. A lot of attention has been given to the land requirements of the residential sector, but it is also important to consider the needs of industry, which also requires brownfield and greenfield land.

Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Industrial Buildings, Industrial buildings and warehouses, Column, Design and construction, Industrial construction

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Prescott's urban plan ponders land pooling

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UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's plans for renewing urban areas and cutting down development in the countryside could include a compulsory land pooling scheme. This would involve the pooling of land ownership of a fragmented site designated for regeneration. The owners would remain involved to benefit from any development, and no taxpayers' money would be used to purchase the land. It is intended that this approach would be less expensive and quicker than compulsory purchase powers in putting together urban sites.

Political activity, Prescott, John

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Utopia revisited: inner-city areas and country towns alike are providing suitable sites for 'urban villages'

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The Gorbals inner-city areas of Glasgow and Dorchester in Wessex are sites for Urban Villages, a strategy aimed at providing the 4.4 million new homes required in England and Wales over the next 20 years. The concept was first promoted by the Prince of Wales and it focuses on well-designed, mixed accommodation close to work and communal facilities, supported by good public transport links. There is widespread support for the concept from local authorities, housing associations and developers.

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