Need to know
The quarter – our potted summary of all the key news events this term
Portfolio
Tall storeys – the latest NLA research on skyscrapers in the capital
Viewpoint
We ask: what is the role of tall buildings in London?
Soundbites
Who said what at the main NLA events this quarter
Murray Mint
Lucie Murray (no relation) on the work NLA is doing in the international picture
New Londoner
Newham’s first directly elected female Mayor, Rokhsana Fiaz. By David Taylor
Capital idea
Ideas this quarter from BDG on workspace and Sheppard Robson on reusing retail
Opinion
Opinions this quarter from London Business Alliance, SimpsonHaugh, The Crown Estate, Atkins and Waltham Forest
Interview
L&Q’s Fiona Fletcher-Smith on making a real difference in housing. By David Taylor
From the team
Lettie McKie showcases work on getting the next generation involved in the built environment
Top of their game
The all-female Coal Drops Yard delivery team tell Louise Rodgers how they created the King’s Cross scheme
Letter from the boroughs
Enfield Council’s Sarah Cary on the regeneration her rejuvenated authority is masterminding
Briefing notes
The low-down on all of NLA’s recent conferences and events
Coffee break
We put the questions to two respondents this time: Julie Nirigoyen from the UKGBC and Pam Alexander from CommonPlace
Building review
The Horizon Building – Farrells Architects’ office-to-resi scheme for U+I in Ilford gets the building review treatment
The directory
Our guide to the companies and properties in London, complete with agents’ views on specific areas
My London
Deputy Mayor for transport Heidi Alexander sings the praises of Canary Wharf