Eco doctor: sustainable master planning

Cambridge eco-town discussions reopened

Plans for a former eco-town near Cambridge could go ahead after the parish council reopened discussions on its future.

London must grow

Sad state of affairs

Changing attitudes towards social housing are a sad reflection on post-war Britain, says Jon Cruddas

L&Q amends dog track plans following concerns

London and Quadrant has revised its plans for a housing development on a former iconic dog track.

Guardian angel

Housing staff who visit tenants’ homes alone are vulnerable to attack. Rhiannon Bury kicks off our technology special with a look at how mobile phone systems can help keep them safe

Utopia revisited

As David Cameron seeks to revive the principles of garden cities with a consultation due later this year, Colin Wiles examines how likely it is that his vision will come to fruition

The stamp of approval

Councils are expected to allow development wherever possible

Q&A: The Ecological Sequestration Trust

Eco-cities guru Peter Head has just left contractor Arup, where he headed an 800-strong global urban planning team, to set up a charity with the ambition to transform planning. Here he explains the thinking behind his latest project

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

Scaling new heights

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a housing sector chief executive? Simon Brandon uncovers the golden rules to help you reach your career summit