What changes could Hyperloop deliver?
The last in our series of blogs on WEBs. Having worked on the Hyperloop projects, Volterra Partner Paul Buchanan looks at the impact futuristic modes of transport have on WEBs. WEBs and Hyperloop I have been lucky to work on four or five Hyperloop projects; this means thinking about the impact of Hyperloop on where […]
WEBs – can they be negative?
The second in our series of blogs looking at how Paul Buchanan has continued to develop the techniques and spread the application of WEBs. Can WEBs be negative? I spent many years after Crossrail espousing the power of WEBs: the economic growth that resulted, the additional tax revenues accruing to government and all of the […]
The history of Wider Economic Benefits (WEBs)
Paul Buchanan started WEBs, secured the original approval of WEBs by government and has continued to develop the techniques and spread the application of WEBs ever since. This series of blogs looks at some of the key changes and innovations that were introduced over time. They range from the original work on Crossrail, through early […]
Paul Buchanan’s published report: Transport, land use and economics
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. You can read the article HERE. The publication is the essential peer-reviewed journal for all professionals […]
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 […]
strong case for Light Rail integration with HS2
Volterra partner Paul Buchanan was invited to give a presentation during this year’s 10th Annual UK Light Rail Conference in Nottingham, discussing the opportunities for light rail integration with high-speed rail. Norman Baker, former light rail minister; David Ralph, chief executive of D2N2; and Martha Grekos, partner and head of the planning and infrastructure team […]
Volterra gives speech at Annual Transport Practitioners Conference
Partner Paul Buchanan and Senior Consultant Lucy Dean recently spoke at the Annual Transport Practitioners Meeting (TPM) Conference. Their presentation ‘Can you change government’s mind on major infrastructure projects’ was based on work produced by Volterra on HS2, Crossrail and, topically, the London Airport expansion. They discussed the factors that affect government decision making on […]
