Planning and housing experts have welcomed the news that, as part of its commitment to deliver 10 eco-towns, the Government will consult Local Authorities in the New Year.»
ASC today launched the Creating the Future Awards 2008, which recognise outstanding achievement in the delivery of sustainable communities.»
A first ever nationwide review of the skills needed to successfully re-use brownfield land in support of Government housing growth targets was announced today, by national regeneration agency English Partnerships and the Academy for Sustainable Communities.»
The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) is launching the UK's first Foundation Degree in Sustainable Communities to increase access to careers in the sector.»
The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) has proposed a National Skills and Recruitment Framework for the planning profession to ensure the successful implementation of the Planning White Paper.»
ASC has developed a series of Joint Commitments with a range of leading organisations to draw up a set of action plans and share skills, knowledge and resources for creating and maintaining sustainable communities.»
Major new learning programmes to improve skills of sustainable communities professionals
21 December 2006
ASC today announced it is working in collaboration with the Open University (OU) to develop a generic module for professionals in the public, private and voluntary sectors. This new venture will invest £100,000 to set the benchmark for the skills and knowledge needed to create and maintain sustainable communities.»21 December 2006
The ASC today announced the launch of the Future Vision Awards 2007 - a new national scheme that will reward young people who have bright ideas about making better places for people to live and work in.»
European Member States need to create sustainable communities if they want to achieve competitive and dynamic economies.»
The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) today launched the Government’s national awards for sustainable communities.»
