Journal
Our thoughts, musings, findings and general writings in the context of our practice.
We look at what the Environment Agency's Waste Flow Interrogator can tell us about how London's waste moves throughout the country—and what it means for circular economy.
Useful & free data tools for learning about London’s economy, development & communities
Learn about some of our favourite and most-used data and dashboards for learning about London.
Do we still need masterplans?
Masterplans often don't achieve the intended results. What can we do better so they deliver for people and planet?
Giving agency to London’s young people: Dispatches from Southwark
We reflect on engagement with young people as part of our work on the Southwark Land Commission.
Making the case for Local Carbon Offset Funds
Learn about how council-run Voluntary Carbon Offset Funds can support local environmental improvements and pursue a more bottom-up approach to achieving net zero.
Unlocking the Circular Economy
We present ideas for how businesses and communities can embed circular economy principles and extend the highest value of materials for as long as possible.
Developing a Cost of Living Calculator for London
Using a collection of trusted data, we have built an open-source cost of living calculator to estimate how households are faring with ever-increasing prices. Download it here.
Retail markets and the high street: inclusive, sustainable community hubs
Markets are more than just shopping parades—they are drivers of social, economic, and environmental sustainability and carry historic and cultural significance.
Is it time to rethink social value?
As 'social value' processes have become more standardised, they have become detached from local context and the people they are intended to benefit. We discuss what needs to happen to achieve truly impactful local benefit.
To get Levelling Up right we have to look beyond the ribbon-cutting
Levelling Up has potential to boost disinvested communities, but will splashy capital projects really make the most of the funding?