The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) has responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer鈥檚 .听
澳门王中王 President Muyiwa Oki 蝉补颈诲:听听
鈥淲ith a General Election on the horizon, it鈥檚 no surprise that announcements aim to boost household budgets.听
But the Government has lost sight of the bigger picture and missed a key moment to improve our buildings 鈥� especially our homes.听听听
A weak economy, housing crisis and climate emergency demand urgent attention.听聽
Millions of substandard, ageing homes are leaking energy and money. The government must bring forward a National Retrofit Strategy 鈥� a well-funded programme to boost the green economy, cut emissions and lower people鈥檚 energy bills.听听听
Today鈥檚 investment in new housing is welcome, but it鈥檚 a drop in the ocean compared to what is needed. Without more support, we will fail to deliver the number of high-quality, sustainable homes and places the country needs. A simplified, well-resourced planning system will not only address housing challenges, but boost sustainable development, grow the economy, and make people healthier and happier. It's essential and long overdue.听聽
We will continue to work with the Government to create a better built environment for everyone.鈥澛�
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- Media contact: Ruby.OShea@riba.org听听
- The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow for regular updates.听
