Realising the Opportunities of Well-Designed SuDS

Realising the Opportunities of Well-Designed SuDS

The recent rainy weather is a reminder of the vital importance of managing urban water runoff effectively. In the face of climate change and urbanisation, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) offer robust solutions for managing stormwater runoff and maintaining...
Iceni Place

Iceni Place

Working in engagement, we truly believe that taking the time to talk, walk, think, share, explore, research and collaborate, is the best way to start a project and can lead to bigger economic and social value returns. In the short term it can also build confidence in...
A better approach to social value

A better approach to social value

We use the term a lot, but what is social value? According to Social Value UK: “Social Value is a broader understanding of value. It moves beyond using money as the main indicator of value, instead putting the emphasis on engaging people to understand the impact of...
The Green Belt and the collapse of housebuilding

The Green Belt and the collapse of housebuilding

In PMQ’s on 28th June, Keir Starmer claimed that “housebuilding has collapsed”; a sentiment felt by many in our industry. The target of 300,000 new homes a year has not come close to being reached over the last decade. The Housing Secretary meanwhile continues his...
People as Infrastructure

People as Infrastructure

Much of masterplanning is about getting the infrastructure right. In our role at Iceni, we ensure technical matters are addressed in an integrated way, so the finished places service people well. This approach includes solving issues such as “is there enough power in...