Centre for Cities
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The Centre for Cities is an independent think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK's largest cities and towns
To fix housing and unlock growth, Britain must embrace urban density, especially mid-rise across big-city cores.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
To fix housing and unlock growth, Britain must embrace urban density, especially mid-rise across big-city cores.
Full report 👉 buff.ly/fkqDTjU
Full report 👉 buff.ly/fkqDTjU
Urban Britain is missing mid-rise (4–9 storey) housing.
France and Japan achieve high density through mixed neighbourhoods with more mid-rise flats— we don’t.
France and Japan achieve high density through mixed neighbourhoods with more mid-rise flats— we don’t.
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Urban Britain is missing mid-rise (4–9 storey) housing.
France and Japan achieve high density through mixed neighbourhoods with more mid-rise flats— we don’t.
France and Japan achieve high density through mixed neighbourhoods with more mid-rise flats— we don’t.
City centres can’t close the gap alone.
Most missing homes are in low-density neighbourhoods across wider urban cores.
Most missing homes are in low-density neighbourhoods across wider urban cores.
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
City centres can’t close the gap alone.
Most missing homes are in low-density neighbourhoods across wider urban cores.
Most missing homes are in low-density neighbourhoods across wider urban cores.