Ellie Evans speaks at RTPI London Mayoral Series
Volterra Partner, Ellie Evans, spoke at the final event in the RTPI London Mayoral Series. The event looked at the future of London’s economy, focusing on what further fiscal and planning powers would be beneficial for a Mayor to have, in order for the Capital to deliver on its challenging growth targets. Ellie outlined the […]
Bridget Rosewell to attend ITC report launch
Leading economist and member of the National Infrastructure Commission Bridget Rosewell is to attend the Independent Transport Commission (ITC) launch of High Speed Rail and Connected Cities: Accessible Places for Growing Economies on Monday 16th May at Leeds Town Hall. The Independent Transport Commission (ITC) has been running a major research project investigating how High […]
Paul Ormerod on Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed
Leading economist Paul Ormerod was on BBC Radio 4’s Social Science series Thinking Allowed on Wednesday 20th April 2016. You can listen to it HERE. Danny Dorling discussed the themes of his new book, ‘A Better Politics: How Governments Can Make Us Happier’, Paul was a speaker, along with Professor Esther Dermott at the University of Bristol. You […]
Paul Buchanan article for Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal
Volterra Partner and leading economist Paul Buchanan has written a paper for the Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal. Paul’s article Transport, land use and economics is featured as one of many papers discussing urban regeneration and renewal in a complex contemporary climate. The publication is the essential peer-reviewed journal for all professionals concerned with physical, economic and […]
Planning permission granted for Build to Rent development in Edinburgh
Grosvenor has been granted planning permission for its Build to Rent (B2R) scheme in Springside, Edinburgh. Volterra’s Ellie Evans authored an Economic Impact Report which outlined the social and economic benefits of the scheme and the benefits of B2R schemes in Edinburgh more generally. The scheme will provide up to 400 residential units; building these […]
Major upgrade of Bank Tube station gets the green light for work to begin
The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have announced that work to dramatically transform and improve Bank Tube station will begin in the new year after the plans were given the go-ahead by Government. The £563m upgrade, commencing in April, will increase the busy station’s capacity by 40 per cent, improving accessibility and reducing interchange […]
Bridget Rosewell writes paper for Montrose Journal
Volterra’s Senior Adviser and leading Economist Bridget Rosewell has written a paper for the Montrose Journal: Winter 2015. Strategic Intelligence and advice. You can read the journal titled New Routes: To prosperity or conflict? Bridget’s article ‘Financing Infrastructure: who foots the bill? ‘ is a fascinating look at the context and necessity for infrastructure for […]
Planning permission granted for new luxury West End Hotel: Peninsula London
Joint venture partners, Grosvenor and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH) Ltd, have been granted planning permission for their application to build a luxury hotel (the Peninsula London) and prime residential units at 1-5 Grosvenor Place. Volterra were brought on board to outline the economic case for the development which is expected to support over […]
Planning permission granted for Nova Place and Nova East, Victoria
Nova Place and Nova East make up part of Land Securities’ wider masterplan for the Victoria Transport Interchange 2 (VTI2). Volterra outlined the economic benefits of the developments, which together are expected to support approximately 1,500 jobs in the wider community and provide over 40 residential units. The economic benefits were received positively by Westminster […]
Driverless Cars…closer than you think
In October this year Volterra Partner Paul Buchanan spoke at the Urban Land Institute’s conference Driverless Cars and the City. The conference explored the implications for cities, mobility and the possible changes to urban realm. It was aimed at complementing initiatives delivered by Greater London Authority and London Transport Museum across the following themes: Challenging the current […]
