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Wellbeing is increasingly an important goal for policy makers, and for people. As the economist Richard Layard pointed out in his book on happiness, "Most people want more income and strive for it. Yet as Western societies have got richer, their people have become no happier".
A small mountain of …
Posted on Saturday, 30th May 2009 | This entry has 1 comment(s)
Business Link Yorkshire is launching its annual search to find the region’s most dynamic and innovative social enterprises.
Posted on Thursday, 28th May 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
As Hazel Blears, the communities secretary and empowerment champion, battled for her political life this week, her community empowerment bill was quietly dropped by Parliament.
Posted on Friday, 22nd May 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
When I was a little kid, way before the days of computer games, my favourite toy in the whole world was a tree in the park near to where I lived.
All of my friends tried - and failed - to climb this tree, but I instinctively knew every foothold …
Posted on Monday, 11th May 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
It is always good to see where housing charities are delivering on the ground.
To witness the impact of a recent award from the Dolphin Square Foundation, Rachel Whittaker, board member of the Foundation, and I recently dropped into the new home of Salma Murkab in Wandsworth who moved into …
Posted on Friday, 8th May 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
For those of you who may not be familiar with Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) we are the Scottish Government’s ‘watchdog’ for quality design in the built environment.
Yesterday we were in the Scottish Parliament to launch our latest publication, entitled ‘People, Places and Planet’ (as …
Posted on Thursday, 7th May 2009 | This entry has 0 comment(s)
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Here’s some more information about the passing of Bura from chair Jackie Sadek:
Rosie Niven on 2nd September 2010:
Life after Bura
I worked in “regeneration” 1996 to 2009. My last job in this sector was for University College London and was in the built environment. I remember, very suddenly after starting that job in 2007, suddenly seeing BURA at almost every turn; the organisation was exceptionally well represented in this field. …
daniel gilbert on 31st August 2010:
Life after Bura
Grateful for all the supportive comments about BURA and about the need for some continuing action, particularly on the awards. All ideas and offers of help and involvement are very welcome. We are determined not to lose the accumulated knowledge and connections. Watch this space
Paul Evans
(former?) Vice …
Paul Evans on 26th August 2010:
Life after Bura
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