At Last, New Mass Transit Line Emerges in Maryland

After decades of planning, setbacks and challenges, the 16-mile, 21-station Purple Line is set to finish over, under and through Washington, D.C., suburbs.

Will Trump kill federal funding for public transportation?

“These reckless proposals would devastate Americans in cities, suburbs, and rural communities across the country,” said the American Public Transportation Association president.

Lucy Whalen: Carbon at the core

Lucy Whalen, sustainability construction lead with Webuild in the Spark North East Link Design & Construct Joint Venture. ( Webuild)From Melbourne’s suburbs to London’s rail corridors, Lucy Whalen has made it her mission to embed carbon accountability in major … The post Lucy Whalen: Carbon at the core appeared first on Inside Construction.

Sheffield’s Affordable Suburbs for Buyers Looking to Get on the Ladder

The post Sheffield’s Affordable Suburbs for Buyers Looking to Get on the Ladder appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Getting a foot on the property ladder is no easy feat in today’s market. With higher mortgage rates, tighter lending criteria and increased competition for starter homes, many first-time buyers are looking for alternative ways to make their homeownership dreams a reality. Fortunately, Sheffield still offers some of the most affordable entry points in the […]

Beal submits plans for £120m Hull development

House-builder Beal Homes has submitted plans for a housing development in the suburbs of Hull.

nla - The London Plan, 03082015

Introducing the main policies and targets of the statutory spatial development strategy for the Greater London area, this film outlines London’s pragmatic planning system: including the role played by the 33 local borough councils and Mayor of London to strategic bodies like Historic England. Detailing some of the major Opportunity areas, such as Vauxhall Nine Elms and Old Oak Common, the film also introduces some of the key approaches to accommodating the city’s unprecedented growth.

nla - History of London, 03082015

A brief introduction to the complicated evolution of the historic city of London. Here, Peter Murray explains the development of the capital, from its inception 2,000 years ago with the Roman settlement on the Thames to its role as a major trading city and establishment of seat of British government, and discusses particular challenges it has faced, including the Great Fire of 1666, the onslaught of the Blitz in World War II, and the expansion of the city

CNBC - CNBC Marathon - Are Cities Or The Suburbs Better For The Economy 06092022

CNBC Marathon reviews why a cost-of-living crisis is unfolding across America’s housing infrastructure. CNBC explores what that means for apartments in the cities and houses in the suburbs.

RICS, Modus - Safe as houses, why investors are backing homes 14042021

The residential property market, despite dire predictions, appears to have emerged largely unscathed from the pandemic