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City Talks: CarmageddonDaniel Knowles shares insights from his new book looking at how dependence on cars affects urban geography, economics, and wellbeing.
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Is the commute the reason why London workers are reluctant to return to the office?
From an economic perspective, returning to the office is important. But long and expensive commutes are making workers reluctant to do so.
Why Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone is a step in the right direction
Glasgow’s progressive approach to cutting transport emissions is a step in the right direction for the city – one that other cities could learn from and build on.
Improving transport connectivity in UK cities: three key takeaways
The UK’s urban transport problem costs the economy more than £23 billion a year in lost economic activity. How best can we address this and is the solution simply to follow in London’s footsteps?
Turning 30: Has Poundbury aged well?
It may have many admirers, but Poundbury’s location means that it was always going to struggle to achieve its central aims.
Making the case for the Midlands Rail Hub
Hosted in partnership with Midlands Connect, this event will explore why delivering the Midlands Rail Hub is key to the region's future.
The North East devolution deal aligns political will with economic reality
The new deal finally solves the mismatched geography of the North of Tyne mayoralty.
London’s ULEZ expansion is bold action more cities need
Extending London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone across the Capital will have been a politically tough decision, but it is the right one to make.
Cambridge’s bold plan to deliver better and cheaper bus services is a big step in the right direction
Improving the city’s public transport network and boosting ridership will be key to driving economic growth – and it is right to consider congestion charging as an option to fund this.
The EU’s Covid recovery spending highlights the lack of progress the UK has made in levelling up
Guilherme Rodrigues calls for clarity over the UK's domestic policy if UK cities are to keep pace with their European counterparts.