Economics led
Paved with Gold: the real value of good street design
Building on previous work developing a methodology for valuing walking projects we were commissioned by CABE to research the economic impact of the public realm.
Economic impact of tall buildings research
Tower 42, 1 Canada Water, Swiss Re, Shard of Glass: commercial tall buildings are once again on the agenda with new iconic developments being built or proposed, not just in London but throughout the United Kingdom.
Street market regeneration, City of Westminster
This interdisciplinary study for the City of Westminster evaluated the performance and potential of five street markets in Westminster.
Economic impact of Article 14 Directions
A high profile ‘Go for Jobs’ campaign by regional newspapers in the North East supported by local MPs has drawn attention to the role of the Highways Agency in development control.
Economic impact of hub airports
Colin Buchanan undertook research on behalf of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to examine the economic impact of hub airports, particularly with reference to a third runway at Heathrow.
Economic impact of traffic signals
In recent years there has been a sustained debate on the role of traffic signals in London.