The long term strategy brings together improvements for both economic infrastructure, including transport, energy and digital, and housing and social infrastructure, as part of the government鈥檚 Plan for Change.
RIBA President, Muyiwa Oki said:
鈥淚f we want to build places that are not only fit for now, but also for the future, taking a strategic approach to infrastructure delivery is vital.
Neglecting to ensure that developments are well connected, with access to social and digital infrastructure, amenities, and green spaces can have adverse effects on people鈥檚 lives.
Conversely, we know that investing in well planned places can bring multiple benefits that make lasting contributions to communities, including improved health outcomes and economic growth. So today鈥檚 funding commitments, and the focus on place-based approaches, are very welcome.
Architects are vital to ensuring that these projects 鈥� from schools and healthcare facilities to train stations 鈥� are high quality, energy efficient, and well designed. We are ready to help the government deliver on its growth ambitions.鈥�
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Notes to editors:
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