New London Architecture
Public Housing Regeneration
Agar Grove (Tim Crocker)
Submissions
NLA invites submissions of London-based projects, ongoing or completed since 2015, that respond to the demand for public housing. To accompany our latest insight study which focuses on the future of public housing in London, we call for projects showcasing exemplary schemes that have been delivered by, with, or for local authorities over the last 10 years.
Eligible projects will exemplify best practice to public housing. There will have been a considered approach to delivering good quality housing that serves its residents, as well as innovative approaches to delivery models beyond the current mechanisms.
Through this feature, your project could contribute to the wellbeing of Londoners and its future generations. It could support London’s goals to meet housing demand, as well as the evolving needs of its people and its places. Selected projects will be featured in our Project Directory, an exhibition showcasing best practice, and in events and communications throughout Autumn 2025.
Submissions Deadline: Friday 25 July, 12pm
NEED HELP? To submit projects, you must use the online form. If you need assistance with your submission or have any queries, please contact our team at info@nla.london.
Eligibility
- Timeframe: any housing schemes that were designed, received planning permission, commenced construction, or were completed between January 2015 and December 2025. These schemes may be in various stages of development, from planning and approval to under construction or already completed.
- Location: any of the 33 London boroughs
- Type: a housing scheme delivered by, with, or for a local authority (and/or housing associations)
In this research, we use the term public housing to refer to homes built generally by local authorities directly, via special purpose vehicles or in partnership, on public land and/or with an element of public subsidy. - Scale: all scales – from infill and small sites, to masterplans and estate regeneration
- Permission: submitters must secure proper permissions from the client prior to submission. There is no limit to the number of submissions from any one company. Submitters are encouraged to consult with other team members before submitting to avoid duplicate entries.
Entrants agree that NLA is granted non-exclusive reproduction rights to all successful submissions for NLA’s advertising, promotion, publication and online purposes directly related to the Public Housing Regeneration research. Entrants must have permission from the photographer for the reproduction of all imagery for use relating to these purposes.
Submission Costs
Payment will only be required for successful submissions. Within six weeks of the closing date, the NLA will confirm whether your submission has been selected. On confirmation that your submission has been selected, the NLA will invite you to make the payments by invoice, issued to NLA Ltd. Payment terms are strictly 14 days from invoice date.
NLA members, charities and not-for-profit organisations are entitled to submit projects for free.
Project Submissions
Brief overview of the project with a key image and listed in connection to the research in our permanent online directory.
NLA members – Free
Non-members (full price) - £295+VAT
Case Study Submissions
Case studies have an enhanced feature on the website with additional text, quotes and images.
They are also featured in the digital version of the report, shared with our 30,000+ network in The Weekly Edit, individually posted on social media, and showcased in our permanent online directory.
- Champions – 2 free case studies
- Partner members – £1,350+VAT
- Standard members – £1,575+VAT
- Non-members (full price) – £1,750+VAT
Additional Case Study projects thereafter
- Partner members – £500+VAT
- Standard business members – £750+VAT
- Non-members (full price) – £900+VAT
Please note submissions are ONLY charged if selected for inclusion as part of the publication.
How to enter
- If your company is a member, be sure you are attached to the company team to make use of the Business Member discount.
- List your project - as part of our online project directory, the first step is to list the basic information of your project. This can then be automatically applied for all future submissions.
- Submit research relevant information - using your listed project, supply additional information as required for this study. Fields include additional description and a selection of images.
Submissions Deadline: Friday 25 July, 12pm
NEED HELP? To submit projects, you must use the online form. If you need assistance with your submission or have any queries, please contact our team at info@nla.london
NEED HELP? To submit projects, you must use the online form. If you need assistance with your submission or have any queries, please contact our team at info@nla.london
Research
NLA is exploring innovative solutions to accelerate public housing development across London. Amid a chronic housing shortage and low market confidence, how can we ensure a sustainable approach to public housing development that caters to London's growth and its future generations?
The housing need in London is 880,000 new homes over the next ten years, which includes affordable housing and the regeneration of existing estates. There is an increased demand for housing that is sustainable and ultimately viable so therefore, how housing is delivered is just as important as the number that is delivered.
Building on NLA’s 2019 report Public Housing: A London Renaissance, this insight study examines a diversity of approaches that support Local Authorities to ultimately deliver sufficient and resilient public housing. By analysing the successes and challenges of housing delivery over the last 10 years, we aim to understand the evolving role of the public sector in shaping the next cycle of housing delivery.
To achieve this, we will investigate best practice that focuses on public-private partnerships, delivering at scale and at pace, and engaging with social values. These insights will help propose future models of housing design, delivery and maintenance that are sustainable in the long-term.
Central to this effort is the dual challenge of creating affordable new homes while retrofitting existing public housing towards net-zero goals. How can we balance sustainability with affordability, ensuring housing delivery supports London's equity and prosperity?
Research aims
· To provide an overview of public housing projects that have been delivered by, with, or for local authorities over the last 10 years and address the UK government’s housing targets
· To build upon NLA’s past research on public housing, exploring how sustainable approaches and best practice can transform both new developments and existing public housing estates
· To identify policy gaps, delivery mechanisms and funding opportunities that could accelerate innovation in affordable and sustainable housing solutions
New London Agenda
The New London Agenda is our framework for best practice in city-making — taken from 18 years of experience in London, and with direct contributions from over 400 people across public, private and charitable sectors.
The New London Agenda has been guided by the New London Sounding Board, with oversight from the NLA’s Senior Advisors Sadie Morgan, Greg Clark and Robert Gordon Clark, and with contributions from the following NLA Committees and Panels, encompassing some 400+ individuals.
To read the full Agenda click here.
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