What impact, if any, did the pandemic have on London’s population? Did people move further out of London? Were people shifting away from urban living? And did any changes persist once restrictions had eased? Explores our findings in more detail
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What impact, if any, did the pandemic have on London’s population? Explore our key findings in 6 figures
Analyst Maurice Lange explores how the pandemic affected London's population. Was there a pandemic-induced escape to the country, and, if so, has there been a permanent shift away from the city? This briefing reviews the evidence.
Housing is unaffordable because we don’t build enough homes – and the only solution is planning reform.
With Sir Keir Starmer declaring himself a ‘YIMBY’ who was prepared to ‘bulldoze’ through the planning system to get homes built, and the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill becoming law,...
Hidden in the detail are some important steps forward for levelling up.
Labour should adopt a twin-track strategy for planning reform: quick wins inside the existing system, to buy time for the big planning reforms that the British economy and housing crisis require.
The NDMPs should be a ceiling, not a floor.
Moves to a more rules-based system in the USA have increased the supply of new homes.
Planning reforms under Jacinda Ardern have boosted housebuilding and affordability in New Zealand, with big lessons for British housing policy.