Striking a balance

Article Abstract:

Demand for leisure sites in the West End, London, England, remains buoyant, with rents achieving 200,000 pounds sterling per year. Some observers have criticized Westminster Council's plans to limit leisure development in the West End, suggesting they are failing to recognize the needs of the many millions of people which visit the area. Others point out stopping development in one area will put pressure on other areas. The Westminster Council are considering controlling the number of A3 licenses because people living in the area are opposed to the noise made by leisure outlets.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Urban Planning & Develop-Local, Analysis, Leisure industry

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Visions of the city

Article Abstract:

The UK government's Urban Task Force was launched by its chairman Lord Rogers in July 1998. The task force's main aim is to regenerate urban sites and to increase the use of brownfield sites for new home construction. Rogers has set up three working groups within the organisation to focus on the core areas of planning, finance and design.

United Kingdom

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Grime buster

Article Abstract:

Dan Biederman's personality, career and involvement in New York City regeneration is discussed. His creation of the city's business improvement districts in Grand Central Station, 34th Street and Bryant Park, and his ideas for UK cities are explored.

Public works, Finance, Behavior, Interview, New York, New York, Urban renewal, Urban beautification, Biederman, Dan

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