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
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📢#CitiesOutlook2025, our annual health check of UK cities economic performance, is out now.
🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country?
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🏙️🔎2025 needs to be a year of growth delivery by the Government. What must policy do to boost wages across the country?
Read the report 👇
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Housing density in British cities in much lower than in France and Japan 📉
Average housing densities across the urban cores of French and Japanese cities are 48 and 73 per cent higher respectively than in British cities.
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Average housing densities across the urban cores of French and Japanese cities are 48 and 73 per cent higher respectively than in British cities.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Housing density in British cities in much lower than in France and Japan 📉
Average housing densities across the urban cores of French and Japanese cities are 48 and 73 per cent higher respectively than in British cities.
Read more 👇🔎
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Average housing densities across the urban cores of French and Japanese cities are 48 and 73 per cent higher respectively than in British cities.
Read more 👇🔎
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🛍️ How are London's high streets performing?
🚀Join us for the launch of new research into the factors that influence high street performance in London’s and why some places have more vacant shops than others.
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🚀Join us for the launch of new research into the factors that influence high street performance in London’s and why some places have more vacant shops than others.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🛍️ How are London's high streets performing?
🚀Join us for the launch of new research into the factors that influence high street performance in London’s and why some places have more vacant shops than others.
Find out more 👇
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🚀Join us for the launch of new research into the factors that influence high street performance in London’s and why some places have more vacant shops than others.
Find out more 👇
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🤔Want to more about our new report 'Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it'?
Catch up on the launch event over on our Youtube channel 👇
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Catch up on the launch event over on our Youtube channel 👇
www.youtube.com/live/vJuxePs...
Report launch – Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it
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November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🤔Want to more about our new report 'Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it'?
Catch up on the launch event over on our Youtube channel 👇
www.youtube.com/live/vJuxePs...
Catch up on the launch event over on our Youtube channel 👇
www.youtube.com/live/vJuxePs...
British cities are too flat — and it’s holding back housing supply.
Our new blog shows a big density gap with France and Japan, driven by missing mid-rise homes.
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Our new blog shows a big density gap with France and Japan, driven by missing mid-rise homes.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/mm3GBRX
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
British cities are too flat — and it’s holding back housing supply.
Our new blog shows a big density gap with France and Japan, driven by missing mid-rise homes.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/mm3GBRX
Our new blog shows a big density gap with France and Japan, driven by missing mid-rise homes.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/mm3GBRX
Britain is missing 2.3m urban homes.
Our new report shows cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are far less dense than peers in France and Japan — holding back growth 👇
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Our new report shows cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are far less dense than peers in France and Japan — holding back growth 👇
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Britain is missing 2.3m urban homes.
Our new report shows cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are far less dense than peers in France and Japan — holding back growth 👇
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Our new report shows cities like Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are far less dense than peers in France and Japan — holding back growth 👇
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There is a long journey ahead to sort out the details of GBR’s functions and responsibilities 🚄
Framing the debate in the right way now is key to ensure the body is a boon, and not a barrier, to economic growth.
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Framing the debate in the right way now is key to ensure the body is a boon, and not a barrier, to economic growth.
Read more👇
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November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There is a long journey ahead to sort out the details of GBR’s functions and responsibilities 🚄
Framing the debate in the right way now is key to ensure the body is a boon, and not a barrier, to economic growth.
Read more👇
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Framing the debate in the right way now is key to ensure the body is a boon, and not a barrier, to economic growth.
Read more👇
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🚀LAUNCH EVENT | Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it
We'll explore where higher densities could be expected in UK cities, and what policies and other mechanisms can help deliver higher density development.
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We'll explore where higher densities could be expected in UK cities, and what policies and other mechanisms can help deliver higher density development.
Book your place 👉https://buff.ly/46BR2Ks
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚀LAUNCH EVENT | Flat Britain: The urban density gap and how to solve it
We'll explore where higher densities could be expected in UK cities, and what policies and other mechanisms can help deliver higher density development.
Book your place 👉https://buff.ly/46BR2Ks
We'll explore where higher densities could be expected in UK cities, and what policies and other mechanisms can help deliver higher density development.
Book your place 👉https://buff.ly/46BR2Ks
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Leeds could see 212,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Leeds could see 212,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
Integrated transport can transform access to jobs.
Our latest blog shows that better-connected networks in six big cities could put 1.2m more residents within easy reach of their city centre — a major win for productivity and growth.
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Our latest blog shows that better-connected networks in six big cities could put 1.2m more residents within easy reach of their city centre — a major win for productivity and growth.
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Step by step: How mayors can make the case for devolution through integrated transport - Centre for Cities
To get the most bang for their buck from integrated transport, mayors must prioritise steps based on their existing network and urban form.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Integrated transport can transform access to jobs.
Our latest blog shows that better-connected networks in six big cities could put 1.2m more residents within easy reach of their city centre — a major win for productivity and growth.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/26kRyYs
Our latest blog shows that better-connected networks in six big cities could put 1.2m more residents within easy reach of their city centre — a major win for productivity and growth.
Read more 👉 buff.ly/26kRyYs
New powers, new transport legislation and historic lows in London’s housing starts are reshaping UK cities.
Our latest blog sets out what this means for local leaders.
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#Devolution #UrbanPolicy
Our latest blog sets out what this means for local leaders.
Read 👉 buff.ly/Ym05WJ8
#Devolution #UrbanPolicy
English Devolution Bill, Bus Services Act and London’s housing delivery - Centre for Cities
This is the first in a new blog series where we will be picking out the most important policy announcements affecting the UK’s largest towns and cities.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
New powers, new transport legislation and historic lows in London’s housing starts are reshaping UK cities.
Our latest blog sets out what this means for local leaders.
Read 👉 buff.ly/Ym05WJ8
#Devolution #UrbanPolicy
Our latest blog sets out what this means for local leaders.
Read 👉 buff.ly/Ym05WJ8
#Devolution #UrbanPolicy
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Birmingham could see 265,100 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Birmingham could see 265,100 more people connected to the city centre 📢
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This map shows how it is more frequent buses that will extend the reach of Newcastle's public transport system.
A lot of this can be achieved through the mayor's plans for bus franchising.
Have a play around with our data tool and 'be the mayor' to see the impact of integration in more detail 👇
A lot of this can be achieved through the mayor's plans for bus franchising.
Have a play around with our data tool and 'be the mayor' to see the impact of integration in more detail 👇
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
This map shows how it is more frequent buses that will extend the reach of Newcastle's public transport system.
A lot of this can be achieved through the mayor's plans for bus franchising.
Have a play around with our data tool and 'be the mayor' to see the impact of integration in more detail 👇
A lot of this can be achieved through the mayor's plans for bus franchising.
Have a play around with our data tool and 'be the mayor' to see the impact of integration in more detail 👇
The Railways Bill does not make a clear distinction between inter- and intra-city rail services.
Why is this important for devolution?
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Why is this important for devolution?
Read our latest blog 👇
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The Railways Bill must recognise the economic role of commuter rail in big cities - Centre for Cities
The Railways Bill does not make a clear distinction between inter- and intra-city rail services, which makes its economic goals less clear.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The Railways Bill does not make a clear distinction between inter- and intra-city rail services.
Why is this important for devolution?
Read our latest blog 👇
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Why is this important for devolution?
Read our latest blog 👇
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Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
buff.ly/5YB16fY
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read our latest blog 👇
buff.ly/5YB16fY
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Newcastle could see 170,700 more people connected to the city centre 📢
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on last week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
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Listen now 👇
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November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on last week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
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Listen now 👇
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🛍️ Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London Howard Dawber for the launch of new research into high streets across the capital.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🛍️ Join Centre for Cities and Deputy Mayor of London Howard Dawber for the launch of new research into high streets across the capital.
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With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
With Merseyrail already under local control, and bus franchising soon to be completed, the future looks bright for integrated transport in Liverpool.
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
Our modelling suggests the city could see an increase in city centre connectivity by a third, just through improvements on its existing network
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Liverpool could see 160,400 more people connected to the city centre 📢
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/5YB16fY
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/5YB16fY
What can the metro mayors learn from transport in Dijon? - Centre for Cities
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy. What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Dijon is the inspiration behind the upcoming Integrated National Transport Strategy.
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
buff.ly/5YB16fY
What should the metro mayors learn from its success?
Read the blog 👇
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2025 marks 2️⃣0️⃣ years of Centre for Cities 🥳
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
20 years of Centre for Cities: How has urban policy evolved over the last two decades? - Centre for Cities
Join Mayor Tracy Brabin and the Rt Hon Greg Clarke for their reflections on two decades of urban policy.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
2025 marks 2️⃣0️⃣ years of Centre for Cities 🥳
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
Join @tracybrabinmayorwy.bsky.social @mayorofwy.bsky.social and The Rt Hon Greg Clark for their reflections on two decades of urban policy👇
We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
🎉Congratulations to all our finalists for the inaugural Innovation Award!
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@moneyandmentalhealth.org
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#SmartThinkingAwards
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#SmartThinkingAwards
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are delighted to have been nominated for this award for our work putting together the most detailed local-level housebuilding dataset in England,spanning 1946 - 2023🥳
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
If you'd like to take a look at the data it's here on our GitHub 👉🔗 github.com/CentreforCit...
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on this week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
buff.ly/igJ6ARV
Listen now 👇
buff.ly/igJ6ARV
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We discuss our latest research into integrated transport systems in big cities on this week's episode of City Minutes🎙️
Listen now 👇
buff.ly/igJ6ARV
Listen now 👇
buff.ly/igJ6ARV
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Manchester could see 255,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
With integrated modes, increased bus frequency and reduced journey times #Manchester could see 255,000 more people connected to the city centre 📢
#ICYMI Report launch – Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
#ICYMI Report launch – Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇
We launched our newest report exploring just how much transport integration could improve existing public transport networks in big cities.
Catch up on our Youtube channel 👇