The “disrupters” must address bigger picture
Andrew Howard argues that just “disrupting” the housing market will not deliver the homes that we need
A national solution to a local challenge
Andrew Howard, md of BECG, argues for a hybrid planning regime that introduces a new route to housing
Social change demands housing innovation
Changing attitudes and new family forms require innovative thinking on new homes, says Andrew Howard
Taking the “p” out of planning
Andrew Howard of BECG argues for the introduction of regional inspectorates to take the local politics out of planning
No going back
BECG md Andrew Howard says that planning will not be the same again following the crisis-inspired switch to online
Time to prioritise retirement living
BECG md Andrew Howard says that retirement communities have fared well in the pandemic – now is the time to prioritise their provision in the future
Tory councillors’ planning white paper concerns
Andrew Howard looks at the results of BECG's poll of councillors’ attitudes to the new planning white paper
The fight to “keep in control"
BECG managing director Andrew Howard assesses whether the government’s radical planning reform can survive opposition from its own party
Communications takeaways for 2021
BECG managing director Andrew Howard reflects on communication strategies for 2021
Social value – the carrot or the stick?
BECG md Andrew Howard argues that embracing social value could minimise community opposition to development