Tag: London developments
Old East tower plan doesn’t merit concessions from city hall, tribunal told
Exactly what constitutes a public benefit, which builders promise to provide the community in exchange for taller, or more dense, developments was at the heart of a five-day hearing that opened Monday.
ANALYSIS: What, exactly, is an ‘affordable’ apartment unit?
On paper, it’s a showdown between a London homeless shelter and a major developer.
Updated plan for development around Victoria Park revs up debate
A revised guidebook of proposed rules for development around Victoria Park is reigniting debate in London, with a community association saying the guide may be “at risk” even before it’s approved.
Revised development plan near Victoria Park area reduces tower heights
An updated blueprint to guide development around Victoria Park lowers the heights allowed for towers on the east edge of the green space, bordering the historic Woodfield neighbourhood, and calls for one-quarter of new units to be affordable.
City hall sees fallout of ‘horse trading’ over northwest land: Councillor
The fallout of “horse trading” with a developer in northwest London last year is starting to surface at city hall, one city politician said Monday.