press release Government's full employment goal rests on greater city powers

The Government will struggle to meet its goal of an 80% national employment rate - unless it grants cities greater freedom to get the workless into jobs, states a new report by the Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion and Centre for Cities.

article Weathering the storm

There's an ill wind blowing and it's threatening the government's housing and urban regeneration plans.  But there are ways to mitigate the worst effects of the credit crunch, explains Malcolm Cooper.

press release UK Cities urgently need more good quality private-rented homes

The Government has been focusing too much attention on home ownership and not enough on driving up the number - and standards - of homes for rent to meet growing demand, according to new research from the Centre for Cities, out today.

press release Big UK lessons for US cities

A new report from the Centre for Cities and Washington's Brookings Institution has found that the USA has a lot to learn from Britain's urban renaissance.

article More gaffes please

The new mayor of London should stop focusing on extending home ownership and develop the private rented sector, says Catherine Glossop.

event Back to Boom and Bust?

The Centre for Cities will launch a new report on the impact of housing markets on city economies.  This event will be an opportunity to debate the challenges and opportunities cities and towns currently face with a range of speakers including Rt Hon Caroline Flint MP.

article Why cities hold the solutions to climate change

We've heard a lot about low-carbon homes, but not enough about low-carbon offices says Paula Lucci.