Cities, placemaking, living and the net zero challenge

We are exploring the work of UK cities to develop regeneration and placemaking in conjunction with the transition to net zero, focusing on both practical delivery and social value impact

Read our Cities, placemaking, living and the net zero challenge report

Explore the learnings from our programme of work on how cities and local authorities are developing regeneration and placemaking in conjunction with the transition to net zero

Read our Cities, placemaking, living and the net zero challenge report

Explore the learnings from our programme of work on how cities and local authorities are developing regeneration and placemaking in conjunction with the transition to net zero

Leeds PIPES reaches milestone of over 3000 dwellings connected

The district heating network came into operation in 2018

Leeds PIPES recognised as a leading heat network to learn from

The network has received international recognition after a visit from the Canadian-based Boltzmann Institute

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Infrastructure Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Yorkshire and the Humber

Plans for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Network Launched

Leeds and Bradford have been chosen as the hubs from which the West Yorkshire mass transit network can grow

Bradford Climate change Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Transport Yorkshire and the Humber

West Yorkshire Mayor launches new loans to help homeowners with energy bills

Home Energy West Yorkshire introduces low-interest loans for people to renovate their homes and reduce their energy bills

Built Environment Climate change Energy/Environment Leeds Net Zero Yorkshire and the Humber

Mayor sets out plan for West Yorkshire tram system to better-connect region

Phase one of the planned system would include two lines serving Leeds and Bradford

Bradford Climate change Infrastructure Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Transport Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds £22.5m LED lighting scheme completes

The scheme which focuses on improving energy efficiency in street lighting throughout the city has now completed converting over 89,000 streetlights to new LED lamps

Built Environment Energy/Environment Infrastructure Leeds Local authority/Combined authority Net Zero Yorkshire and the Humber