Research

Urban R+D carry out site identification for both the Public and Private sector in London.

Development Opportunity GIS Database

Click above to view a demo version of the bespoke GIS Database created for Tower Hamlets Council. Shown above is the interactive interface, allowing the user to search for development opportunities by Owner, Site Area and No. of Potential Homes.

NE Tower Hamlets Small Sites Survey

In 2018, Urban R+D was commissioned by Tower Hamlets Council to identify every viable opportunity for development in the North-Eastern half of the Borough. More

Hackney Survey & London Forecast

912 sites recorded on public and private land in London Borough of Hackney. 7,619 sites foretasted for Inner London More

Site Identification

Click the above image to find out more about our Site Identification services and how we judge the merits of each small site.

GLA November 2019 Presentation

Site identification methodology presentation to GLA Housing and Land.

Esri ArcGIS

Site information is gathered using Collector for ArcGIS. Information is clear and useable, focusing on both an industry and non-industry end user, in an intuitive layout to encourage interaction and inclusion in the small sites engagement process.

Reclaiming Negative Space

Article by Victor Callister, Design Council Deputy Director of Architecture & Built Environment.

The houses that fit into London’s awkward spaces

Article by Ido Vock - OCTOBER 18 2019

GIS Database Concept

Proposed update to our Site Identification/Cataloging service with increased functionality within the Small Sites Database.