Can ATLAS prop up the market?
Deborah Powell examines a recent set of government guidelines issued to councils and gauges how effective they would prove at kick-starting stalled developmentsBefore the recession, city centres up and down the country saw a boom of urban regeneration schemes. New up and coming areas burst on the scene complete with residential flat blocks, flagship developm...
PARKINGVacant profits
The UK's love affair with the car has given rise to the lucrative industry of car parking. Helen Lartey explores what it takes to own, operate and manage a car park, both for busin...
TOWN CENTRESDaylight saving
In increasingly crowded towns and cities, Paul Smith outlines the regulation requirements for a building's access to light - a vital yet often underrated requirement for properties...
RETAILMore than just a paint job
Sarah Speight explores the mysterious world of interior design and discovers that good design is surprisingly crucial when aiming to achieve business success...
URBAN REGENERATIONSporting excellence
In the run up to the London 2012 Olympics, there's been a concerted focus on providing high-quality sporting facilities that both nurture future sport talent and aid in combattin...
COMMERCIAL REGENERATIONSchedule of works: Planning for the best outcome
Building works and refurbishments rarely go exactly to plan or budget. However, as Adam Story explains, by getting the right people to perform the correct works plans, the chances ...
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Bank of Essex to challenge high street brands
Councillors in Essex have released plans to create their own bank, in a bid to ease local companies'...
Blackpool regeneration given go ahead
Blackpool Council has given the go ahead for a £220m regeneration scheme to transform the town centr...
Union Square, Swindon
Swindon's regeneration plans are picking up pace with a Jury's Hotel due to open in May and planning...