Affordable, accessible and sustainable transport and infrastructure are crucial to the economy and wellbeing of every community.
On Thursday 1st September 2022 LGiU Australia, and the Municipal Association of Victoria held a panel to discuss how leadership changes at local and state levels can create more connected cities and neighbourhoods that prioritise walking and cycling.
On a recent Wednesday evening, SGS and PIA brought together a panel of urban experts to discuss the role of the Commonwealth in shaping urban and regional development outcomes. Chaired by Elizabeth Crouch (Non-Executive Director at SGS Economics and Planning) with input from James Collett (Canberra Office Leader and Government Leader Federal at Aurecon), the…
The dire health and environmental implications of air pollution are well known. Poor air quality kills more people globally than smoking and costs the global economy trillions of pounds. Many practices that cause poor air quality also emit greenhouse gases that are responsible for global warming. We take a look at efforts by local government…
Join our live Q&A event to discuss how to lead change at local and state levels and create more connected cities and neighbourhoods that prioritise walking and cycling.
Introduction While you might immediately think of e-scooters when you hear ‘micromobility’, the term actually refers to a much wider range of small vehicles, the longstanding original being the bicycle. These days, micromobility more commonly describes a small, lightweight, and partially or fully powered device operating at a low speed. The category includes e-bikes, e-skateboards,…
The case for electric vehicles (EVs) is plain. Yet making them the rule rather than the exception on our roads is another matter entirely. In this issue of Global Local, we explore how local policy can facilitate improved uptake and management of electric vehicles – of all shapes and sizes.
This briefing explores these issues and argues for the development of local public toilet strategies.This briefing will be of interest to local council staff and councillors pursuing greater accessibility and inclusion, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, health and wellbeing, recreation participation, and walkability of their communities.
The purpose of this briefing is to provide a monthly update on the progress of each piece of legislation through the Houses of Parliament that is of relevance to local authorities in England and Wales.
Introduction As set out in the 2008 Climate Change Act, the CCC report to UK Parliament annually on the UK Government’s progress in reducing emissions, in line with the target of achieving net zero domestic emissions by 2050. This year’s report, published in June 2022, is the first since the publication of the UK Government’s…
As cities grow the older building stock is gradually replaced by new buildings. Ideally, these newer buildings are higher quality, more sustainable and better suited to our contemporary needs. But that is not necessarily the case, and there is a risk that current approaches to urban renewal will produce lower amenity, less flexible and less…
