All articles by Nick Raynsford – Page 3
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CommentNot just hot air
The party conferences weren’t just about Tony and Gordon, Dave and Ming – they actually discussed something that matters …
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CommentOn to a winner
Forget all the media carping. London is on track to host a fantastic Olympics and to leave a legacy of construction best practice that will reach way beyond Stratford
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CommentShuffling out
Another minister is brought in to tackle the demanding construction portfolio. But how long will Margaret Hodge have before she's moved on, too?
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CommentA position of power
The challenge of energy generation in the future has to be met by policy decided today. Well, by 14 April. And the government needs your help to do it
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CommentBye-bye, buyer beware
Next year we are going to witness a revolution in the way we buy houses - so how come the people who stand to benefit don't know anything about it?
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CommentGathering the windfall
The public sector’s attempts to get access to development gains have a long and tortuous history. But why is it so hard to find a mechanism that works?
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CommentEnd of the pier show
Back from the coast, a veteran conference-goer reflects on a season dogged by identity crises and wonders if the sun has set on the age of politics-by-the-sea
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Courage under fire
Politicians must be stronger in their support for design – and not run for cover at the first hint of criticism. Only then will we get the urban spaces we deserve
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Growing pains
Housing associations ain’t what they used to be. The niche firms of the 1970s have now become big businesses, and in the process many have become disorientated
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CommentShow and tell
Any debate over building houses in the South-east seems to descend into a conflict between interest groups. But there is a way to win the argument …
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It’s good to talk
Nick Raynsford begins his new column by explaining how to influence ministers
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