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Grassroots force for sustainable, affordable housing and amenities?

Grassroots force for sustainable, affordable housing and amenities?

by Paul Hendler | 29 Nov 2016 | Finance, Grassroots struggle, Housing, Insights, Neighbourhood Economies

Shouldn’t government be doing more to plan and implement sustainable human settlements? Which leads to the question, what is the state? Also, in whose interest does it work? Can grassroots forces achieve sustainable and affordable housing and amenities? At INSITE this...
Partisan but objective: professionals taking sides in urban conflict

Partisan but objective: professionals taking sides in urban conflict

by Paul Hendler | 24 Nov 2016 | Grassroots struggle, Housing, Insights, Land processes, Urban processes

Can professional analysts be partisan but objective in their study of urban conflicts? This is an important question. Should technicians of practical knowledge respond to the ethical and political issues in urban development? Are built environment professionals simply...
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