The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has set
out its key recommendations for dealing with the UK’s dire housing crisis. With
a new government and the leave result of the EU referendum, it’s more vital
than ever to ensure design quality isn’t comprised as we ramp up the
construction industry to keep Britain’s economy growing and build much needed
new homes. The new policy document, ‘Housing Matters: #20ways to tackle the
housing crisis’, advocates better use of public resources and public sector
land, more locally-made decisions, greater focus on good design, increased
support for new types of housing development, sustainable and resilient homes
and a more transparent housing market. Download a copy of the recommendations
from the RIBA website.
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