{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/601c017e27090c4964164c7c/67ed892802e789100f2a7581?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The UK government announces a £2bn boost for affordable and social homes","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/601c017e27090c4964164c7c/1743619282813-b632ae24-167e-45a3-a52d-65929ba221eb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On The Brief this week, host Fran Williams is joined by Peter George, Strategic Director of Economy and Sustainability&nbsp;at Ealing Council. </p><p><br></p><p><em>Government announces a £2 billion pound boost for affordable and social homes // Design Council warns ‘typical’ approach to new homes may derail zero carbon goals // Studio Egret West reveals plans for the UK’s largest office-to-residential conversion in Croydon // And the London homes pushing raw sewage directly into the Thames </em></p><p><br></p><p>To help support excellent and accessible, independent journalism about the buildings and the urban environment, please become an Open City friend by clicking&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open-city.org.uk/friends\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this&nbsp;link.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is produced in association with the Architects’ Journal, and the C20 Society.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is also supported by <a href=\"https://www.bloombergconnects.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg Connects</a>, the free arts and culture app.</p>","author_name":"Open City"}