RIBA responds to the Government’s plan to deliver new homes and national infrastructure

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the Government’s plans to deliver new homes and national infrastructure. The Chancellor of the Exchequer made the announcement in a speech today in Oxfordshire. 

Muyiwa Oki, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, said: 

“The Government’s focus on delivering new homes and national infrastructure is great news – these are essential drivers for economic growth and moves to unlock land near transport hubs can be transformative.

We need vibrant, well-connected neighbourhoods with everything from accessible transport to green space and bustling local centres.

The Government’s focus on delivering new homes and national infrastructure is great news – these are essential drivers for economic growth and moves to unlock land near transport hubs can be transformative.

But quality matters when creating new developments. Architecture plays a crucial role in ensuring that new places are sustainable, liveable and fit for the future. We remain ready to work with government to meet this challenge head on.

We look forward to seeing more detail in the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill.”