Tall buildings (HC 482-I of session 2001-02)

Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee

House of Commons, 2002
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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee

Abstract

Investigates the issues involved in the use of tall buildings in urban areas, covering contribution to the urban renaissance; transport; the economic case; image, design and environment; planning; the role of CABE and English Heritage; and safety.

History

House of Commons Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee. Sixteenth report. To be read with HC 482-II and Government's response to the Transport, Local Government and Regional Affairs Select Committee's report on tall buildings. Cm 5649 (2002).

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Tall buildings
  • Non-traditional buildings

Publisher History

The House of Commons is responsible for making laws, checking the work of the government, debating current issues and granting money to the government through approving Bills that raise taxes. They produce a wide range of publications, including reports, and records of evidence sessions and debates.

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