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Ten ways to improve planning in the UK

Steve Newman offers provocative propositions to modernise the planning system, create affordable and sustainable homes, and offer financial benefits to the government and local communities.
29 Nov 2024 Steve Newman
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Press release

Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.
12 Nov 2024
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Fellowship news

First Fellow-led RSA manifesto launched

The RSA has published ‘Day One’, its first Fellow-led manifesto, which includes proposals covering society, the environment, education and youth.
28 Jun 2024 Beth D’Elia
Feature

A federal future for the UK?

The UK should adopt federal government, with the main legislature and ‘People’s Council’ comprised of members from across the four nations allocated using the Fibonacci sequence.
25 Jun 2024 David Kauders
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Lead Feature

Democracy in the age of AI

Taiwan’s first Digital Minister, Audrey Tang, highlights the country’s approach to developing safe, sustainable and citizen-led AI as a model to revitalise global democracy.
25 Jun 2024 Audrey Tang
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Ghada Amer: the art of protest

Provocative, empowering and unapologetically feminist — the Cairo-born artist’s body of work defies conventions and challenges perspectives.
25 Jun 2024 Nadia Khomami
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Last Word

Last Word: resistance

One young activist’s growing understanding of the shifting landscapes of opposition and power – and how best to effect meaningful change.
25 Jun 2024 Vibha Venkatesha
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Metrics reimagined

A new approach to metrics is bridging the gap between scientific measurement and human experience, strengthening civic participation, and laying out a path to thrive through adversity.
25 Jun 2024 Vlad Afanasiev
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Feature

The Welsh way

Almost a decade on from its passage, the Well-being of Future Generations Act is a testament to the power of courage in good governance.
25 Jun 2024 Jane Davidson
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In Conversation

In conversation with Eoin O’Malley

Over a decade on from their genesis, one of the architects of Ireland’s original citizens’ assemblies speaks with Andy Haldane about the lessons learnt.
25 Jun 2024 Andy Haldane
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