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Priority
1
An
attractive and coherent system of cities, towns and regions
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More
attractive metropolitan areas in the global and European context
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To
accommodate London’s growth within its boundaries without
encroaching on open spaces
To
make London a better city for people to live in
To
make London a more prosperous city with strong and diverse
economic growth
To
promote social inclusion and tackle deprivation and
discrimination
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Sustainable
and efficient use of space; intensification and growth in areas
of need; urban renaissance through higher density development in
line with transport capacity; East London priority for
regeneration and investment; polycentric development and a wider
role for town centres; foster relationships with neighbouring
regions; better co-ordination of spatial, economic and social
services; enhance sustainability, access and services to
suburbs; protect and improve Green Belt.
Better
design for buildings and public spaces; achieve housing and
affordable housing targets; public safety; cleaner, healthier
and more attractive environments; enhance cultural assets and
diversity
Spatial
framework for economic growth; create and maintain
infrastructure for finance and business services; enhance role
through attracting industry and tourism and improved strategic
transport links; release of redundant employment land; support
dynamic sectors, green and creative industries, IT and research,
leisure and cultural industries; training and accessibility to
jobs.
Tackling
unemployment particularly for women, young people and minority
groups most in need; tackling concentrations of deprivation;
tackling homelessness; tackle discrimination; spatial framework
for policies on learning, health, safety, social and community
services, engage and benefit local communities.
Linking
to ESDP: Dynamic, Attractive and Competitive Cities and
Urbanised Regions: control of the physical expansion of towns
and cities; mixture of functions and social groups; wise and
resource-saving management of the urban ecosystem; better
accessibility by different types of transport which are not only
effective but also environmentally friendly; and the
conservation and development of the natural and cultural
heritage (3.2.2).
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Identifying
London's world city status and the need to tackle disparity
within London.
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Coherent
and polycentric pattern of complementary cities, towns, rural
areas, coastal and peripheral regions
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To
accommodate London’s growth within its boundaries without
encroaching on open spaces
To
improve London’s accessibility
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Sustainable
and efficient use of space; intensification and growth in areas
of need; urban renaissance through higher density development in
line with transport capacity; East London priority for
regeneration and investment; polycentric development and a wider
role for town centres; foster relationships with neighbouring
regions; better co-ordination of spatial, economic and social
services; enhance sustainability, access and services to
suburbs; protect and improve Green Belt.
Spatial
framework for development of transport system; expanded public
transport through investment in services and infrastructure;
minimise need to travel and growth of journey lengths; improve
international, national and regional access to London including
ports and airports; integrate development with public transport;
tackle congestion – restraint of car use and provision of
alternatives including walking and cycling; improved sustainable
movement of freight making more use of water and rail
Linking
to ESDP: Polycentric and balanced development of the EU: the
creation and enlargement of several dynamic global economy
integration zones provides an important instrument for
accelerating economic growth and job creation (3.2.1).
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Identification
of London as a monocentric city in the draft NWE Vision document
is unacceptable.
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Priority
2
External
and internal accessibility
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Sustainable
mobility management
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To
improve London’s accessibility
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Spatial
framework for development of transport system; expanded public
transport through investment in services and infrastructure;
minimise need to travel and growth of journey lengths; improve
international, national and regional access to London including
ports and airports; integrate development with public transport;
tackle congestion – restraint of car use and provision of
alternatives including walking and cycling; improved sustainable
movement of freight making more use of water and rail.
Linking
to ESDP: Developing polycentric (3.3.2) and Compact City
models for better accessibility, integration of urban functions
& access to services and facilities (3.2.2). Promoting
access to infrastructure for social, economic and spatial
cohesion (3.3.1).
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Identification
of polycentric structure of London and how development ties into
this. Recognising London's super-connectivity and disparities
existing within this.
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Improved
access to the Information Society
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To
make London a more prosperous city with strong and diverse
economic growth
To
promote social inclusion and tackle deprivation and
discrimination
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Improve
London’s ICT infrastructure; promote e-London
(e-government, e-resources for groups without access,
e-education, e-support for businesses, especially SMEs.
Linking
to ESDP: Diffusion of Innovation and Knowledge: improved
training and professional skills of labour force (3.3.4)
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Identification
of London's information-communication technology (ICT)
connectivity in some locations but lacking in others. Using ICT
to overcome perceived bottlenecks within and through London.
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Priority
3
Water
resources and the prevention of flood damage
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Land
use and water systems
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To
make London a more attractive, well-designed and green city
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Better
use of resources and improvements to the environment;
improvements in the use of energy, air quality, treatment of
waste, reduction in noise pollution, and promotion of
biodiversity; address issues of climate change; address flood
risk and water resource issues at an early stage; encourage
development of green industries; sustainable use of resources –
land, water, energy, construction materials; protect and enhance
townscape quality through historic conservation, enhancing the
public realm, open spaces, waterways and creating new resources;
enhance world class heritage assets; high quality design and
management of strategic views; re-use of buildings and
brownfield sites; enhance Thames and Blue Ribbon Network
environments; protect, enhance and create green open spaces.
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Impact
of development on climate change – rising sea levels and
flooding
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The
prevention of flood damage
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To
make London a more attractive, well-designed and green city
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Address
issues of climate change; address flood risk and water resource
issues at an early stage; sustainable
use of resources – land, water, energy, construction
materials; enhancing the public realm, open spaces, waterways
and creating new resources; enhance Thames and Blue Ribbon
Network environments; protect, enhance and create green open
spaces.
Linking
to ESDP: Water resource management and necessity for
co-operation across administrative boundaries; link between
surface waste and ground water policies with spatial development
policy (3.4.3)
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Not
identified in Vision/response.
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Priority
4
Other
natural resources and cultural heritage
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Stronger
ecological infrastructure, reduced ecological footprint
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To
make London a more attractive, well-designed and green city
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Better
use of resources and improvements to the environment;
improvements in the use of energy, air quality, treatment of
waste, reduction in noise pollution, and promotion of
biodiversity; address issues of climate change; address flood
risk and water resource issues at an early stage; encourage
development of green industries; sustainable use of resources –
land, water, energy, construction materials; protect and enhance
townscape quality through historic conservation, enhancing the
public realm, open spaces, waterways and creating new resources;
enhance world class heritage assets; high quality design and
management of strategic views; re-use of buildings and
brownfield sites; enhance Thames and Blue Ribbon Network
environments; protect, enhance and create green open spaces.
Linking
to ESDP: Preservation and Development of the Natural
Heritage: harmonisation of nature protection and spatial
development (3.4.2).
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Sharing
of environmental resources especially air and water;
fragmentation of ecosystems; pressure for new building and
recreation
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Protection
and creative enhancement of the cultural heritage
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To
make London a better city for people to live in
To
make London a more attractive, well-designed and green city
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Better
design for buildings and public spaces; public safety; cleaner,
healthier and more attractive environments; enhance cultural
assets and diversity
Protect
and enhance townscape quality through historic conservation,
enhancing the public realm, open spaces, waterways and creating
new resources; enhance world class heritage assets; high quality
design and management of strategic views; re-use of buildings
and brownfield sites;
Linking
to ESDP: Recognising importance of cultural assets for
regional development and identifying creative approach to
management and protection (3.4.1)
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Threat
to heritage from new development and visitor use
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Priority
5
Promoting
territorial integration across seas of NWE
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Promoting
co-operation between sea and inland ports
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To
improve London’s accessibility
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Improve
international, national and regional access to London including
ports and airports; improved sustainable movement of freight
making more use of water and rail.
Linking
to ESDP: Networks linking into other less-well-connected
areas (3.3.2) and developing as sustainable infrastructure.
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Transnational
cooperation to assist sustainable transport networks.
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Facilitating
co-operation across and between maritime and inland regions
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To
improve London’s accessibility
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Spatial
framework for development of transport system; expanded public
transport through investment in services and infrastructure;
minimise need to travel and growth of journey lengths; improve
international, national and regional access to London including
ports and airports; integrate development with public transport;
tackle congestion – restraint of car use and provision of
alternatives including walking and cycling; improved sustainable
movement of freight making more use of water and rail.
Linking
to ESDP: Developing inter and intra regional links,
integration of regions into intercontinental networks; achieving
balance in air transport and setting up a network of large sea
ports including regional sub-systems of ports; promoting links
between intercontinental nodal points and their hinterland by
rail and inland waterways (3.3.2).
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Transnational
cooperation to assist sustainable transport networks.
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