Around 70 buildings above 20 storeys are under construction, and almost 200 more have been proposed. But even while some Londoners may feel uneasy at what seems like untrammelled development, there is a well-defined set of rules governing the placement and form of towers, intended to preserve views of the city’s landmarks from surrounding public spaces. As these new towers take shape, London’s planning rules are being writ large on the skyline.
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May 2016 | 4 minutes
Why London’s Towers All Have Nicknames
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Theme | Places , Society |
| Type | Feature |
October 2016 | 7 minutes
Digital Innovation Looks to the Skies
Galileo, Europe's new global navigation satellite system, could revolutionise 'train location management' and transform the passenger's journey.
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Theme | Technology |
| Type | Technical Paper |
March 2018 | 4 minutes
Reducing Airport Carbon Emissions: What's Next?
The aviation sector’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions that is driving climate change is set to increase significantly unless action is taken to slash carbon emissions. The aviation sector has recognized this problem and has set out plans to mitigate it.
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Theme | Mobility , Resilience |
| Type | Blog |
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May 2018 | 3 minutes
Overcoming perceptions – how cyber risks are a bigger issue for cities than terror
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blog |
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