How can councils secure the delivery of more affordable homes? New models, partnerships and innovations

Town and Country Planning Association, 2017
How can councils secure the delivery of more affordable homes? New models, partnerships and innovations Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Reports on the findings of a project researching the approaches local councils are taking to deliver more affordable homes. Looks at the need for new models of affordable housing and provides a series of recommendations for government to maximise the role of councils. Includes a set of case studies of innovation covering Local housing companies/joint ventures, Empty Homes, Great Estates model, Councils supporting community led housing and Combined authorities.

History

Published November 2017. Published in association with Nationwide Foundation. Related to the following: How can councils secure the delivery of more affordable homes? New models, partnerships and innovations - resources available to councils (TCPA, 2017).

Subjects

  • Planning and development
  • Residential development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Affordable housing

Publisher History

The Town and Country Planning Association campaigns for the reform of the UK’s planning system to make it more responsive to people’s needs and to promote sustainable development.

Information

NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

Accuris

We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.