Future urban policy developments in the UK the next 10-15 years

Dixon, Tim

Future urban policy developments in the UK the next 10-15 years - 2005 - Property Forecast October 2005, 6-7(2) .

Seeks to forecast the direction of urban policy in the UK where a restricted land mass and dense population has real implications for the environment. Current policy has sought to create opportunities for re-growth and rejuvenations of cities based on knowledge capital whilst helping to solve the problems of suburbanisation, declining inner city areas, city congestion and increasing privatisation of resources. Highlights the strengthening public concern about the environment. Lists specific areas to be addressed such as sustainable construction and gives details of future policy trends. Figure shows issues that should be tackled by UK government.