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When London floods: “If you have vulnerable people living in basement flats, there's a huge risk”

When London floods: “If you have vulnerable people living in basement flats, there's a huge risk”

No one knows exactly how many basement flats there are in London, or where they are located. And surface water flooding, like rain, can happen anywhere. It’s unpredictable, fast and a threat to life. Peter Apps reports
Biodiversity Net Gain: Government exempts sites under 0.2ha

Biodiversity Net Gain: Government exempts sites under 0.2ha

Government pushes changes through despite calls from developers, investors, engineers and consultants defending policy
Kicking off for another year: Built World Cup 2026 launched

Kicking off for another year: Built World Cup 2026 launched

24 teams will go head-to-head in this charity football tournament with the goal of raising over £10,000 in support of Ukraine
Preview: Festival of Place 2026 10 June, Boxpark Wembley, London

Preview: Festival of Place 2026 10 June, Boxpark Wembley, London

Feminist cities, walking and cycling and behaviour change on the agenda at the only conference that examines the social impact of architecture, property and place
Nature is not a blocker: Industry rallies to save Biodiversity Net Gain on small sites

Nature is not a blocker: Industry rallies to save Biodiversity Net Gain on small sites

Developers, investors, engineers and consultants from Wates Group to Triodos Bank sign letter urging government to lower the threshold to exempt only the smallest, micro sites from Biodiversity Net Gain regulations
Fiscal devolution: Chancellor puts “place at the heart of decision-making”

Fiscal devolution: Chancellor puts “place at the heart of decision-making”

Budget promises funding and structural changes to support place-based investment into complex and flagship projects across the country
Deadline extended: Final entries due 28 November for The Pineapples awards 2026

Deadline extended: Final entries due 28 November for The Pineapples awards 2026

Submit your contribution to making better places by 21 November for consideration by newly announced judges, chairs and sponsor partners

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Working in collaboration with charity Global Generation, Jan Kattein Architects has been building community spaces with volunteers aged 6 to 76 on site – and redefining the role of the architect in shaping places
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