Category Archives: Cities

Time to Relax London’s Green Belt?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Adam Bailey

Any reform of London’s Green Belt should be informed by economic assessment of the environmental value of Green Belt land. A feature of land use policy in the vicinity of London is the designation of large areas as Green Belt, … Continue reading →

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Cities and the Environment

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Adam Bailey

Environmental economics can be an important tool in urban planning.  It can also inform discussion of the place of cities in a sustainable world. When I first studied environmental economics, cities seemed to make only the occasional guest appearance in … Continue reading →

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Green Space: An Important Use of Urban Land

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Adam Bailey

How much green space does London have?  Does it have more or less than other major cities?  These simple-looking questions are not so easy to answer. I enjoy walking in parks and woodland, and over the years have visited many … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Urban Rainwater

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Adam Bailey

Lack of natural drainage in urban environments can lead to flooding and pollution.   Economics can help find appropriate solutions. There is a furore in Maryland, USA, where many residents will soon have to pay a “stormwater management fee” based on … Continue reading →

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