The £1.5m punt
Language: English Series: Building ; 273(8524) 11 April 2008, 30-31(2) Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the challenges facing the 15 shortlisted eco-town bidders. The average bid cost will be around £500 000, going up to £1.5m for the bidders who make the final 10. The winners will be rewarded for this financial risk, but five bidders will lose out significantly. Other obstacles to overcome include working to a tight schedule, selecting the final sites, consulting with locals, and dealing with protesters. Includes brief details of the 15 bids.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143189 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143189-1001 |
Discusses the challenges facing the 15 shortlisted eco-town bidders. The average bid cost will be around £500 000, going up to £1.5m for the bidders who make the final 10. The winners will be rewarded for this financial risk, but five bidders will lose out significantly. Other obstacles to overcome include working to a tight schedule, selecting the final sites, consulting with locals, and dealing with protesters. Includes brief details of the 15 bids.