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Complete list of publications and presentations, with the most recent at the top.

Read more at: Achieving local economic change: what works?

Achieving local economic change: what works?

The Local Trust have published their report 'Achieving local economic change: what works? '


Read more at: Virtuous or vicious circles?

Virtuous or vicious circles?

A paper co-authored by Gemma Burgess was published by Geoforum in November 2019: Virtuous or vicious circles? Exploring the behavioural connections between developer contributions and path dependence: Evidence from England.


Read more at: Is co-living a good choice to support healthy, happy ageing at home?

Is co-living a good choice to support healthy, happy ageing at home?

Our booklet, 'Is co-living a good choice to support healthy, happy ageing at home?', provides information about co-living and the different forms it can take. It sets out the benefits that co-living brings, and sets out the risks associated with co-living. The booklet includes useful signposting...


Read more at: Is co-living a housing solution for vulnerable older people?

Is co-living a housing solution for vulnerable older people?

Our final report for the Nationwide Foundation and the Nationwide Building Society was published in 2019. A summary report is also available.


Read more at: The Increase in Multigenerational Households in the UK

The Increase in Multigenerational Households in the UK

The Increase in Multigenerational Households in the UK: The Motivations for and Experiences of Multigenerational Living by Gemma Burgess and Kathryn Muir has been published online in Housing, Theory and Society . Multigenerational living is a household arrangement that has been little studied in...


Read more at: Tackling digital, financial and employment exclusion

Tackling digital, financial and employment exclusion

This report for the Evaluation of the New Horizons programme provides evidence about the impact of personalised coaching for people facing financial, digital and workplace exclusion.


Read more at: How does the provision of advanced, predictive telecare and smart home technology for older people affect its outcomes?

How does the provision of advanced, predictive telecare and smart home technology for older people affect its outcomes?

Our report looks at the provision of advanced, predictive telecare and smart home technology for older people. Report: Provision of advanced, predictive telecare and smart home technology.pdf Report: Provision of advanced, predictive telecare and smart home technology.pdf


Read more at: Exploring CSaP's impact

Exploring CSaP's impact

Our report for the University of Cambridge's Centre for Science and Policy explores the impact and acheivements of the Policy Fellowship programme. Exploring CSAP's Impact.pdf Exploring CSAP's Impact.pdf


Read more at: BIM4Housing Presentation: BIM in the UK house building industry

BIM4Housing Presentation: BIM in the UK house building industry

Dr Gemma Burgess gave a presentation to the BIM4Housing group on 8 May 2019 on the uptake of BIM in the UK housing industry.


Read more at: ITV News Anglia report on New Horizons

ITV News Anglia report on New Horizons

ITV News Anglia reporter Elodie Harper reported on the impact of the New Horizons project at the end of May 2019.


Read more at: BIM in the UK house building industry

BIM in the UK house building industry

Dr Gemma Burgess gave a presentation to the BIM4Housing group on the opportunities for and barriers to adoption of BIM in the UK house building industry.


Read more at: Digital technologies: presentation at 2019 Homes UK

Digital technologies: presentation at 2019 Homes UK

Gemma Burgess gave a well-received presentation to those attending the 'Digital innovation in construction and asset management' session at the HOMES UK event in London.


Read more at: Co-living for vulnerable older people: Stakeholder views

Co-living for vulnerable older people: Stakeholder views

The second phase of CCHPR's project for The Nationwide Foundation and the Nationwide Building Society comprised a series of interviews with stakeholders in order to better understand co-living models of housing for older people.


Read more at: Co-living for vulnerable older people: Literature review

Co-living for vulnerable older people: Literature review

The initial phase for this project for The Nationwide Foundation and the Nationwide Building Society was a desk-based review of existing evidence about the benefits and risks of older peoples’ co-living. The review considers the relevant institutional, legal and financial frameworks that impact...


Read more at: Creating positive economic communities (draft report)

Creating positive economic communities (draft report)

A draft version of our report for Local Trust is available .


Read more at: Digital Built Britain Housing Network: Final Report

Digital Built Britain Housing Network: Final Report

This final report summarises the findings of the Digital Built Britain Housing Network.


Read more at: The Edge Debate: OxMKCam growth corridor symposium

The Edge Debate: OxMKCam growth corridor symposium

Gemma Burgess gave a presentation at Edge Debate 87: The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge Growth Corridor. The debate looked at the potential to plan for sustainable growth, making places that work for people. As one of a number of expert speakers from academia, policy and practice who set the...


Read more at: Position Paper 4: How could better use of data and digital technologies improve housing delivery through the UK planning system?

Position Paper 4: How could better use of data and digital technologies improve housing delivery through the UK planning system?

The fourth and final position paper produced by the Digital Built Britain Housing Network looks at the current use of data and digital technologies employed across the housing sector, and seeks to understand how better use of innovation in planning could improve housing delivery in the UK.


Read more at: Reinventing Renting

Reinventing Renting

Our report, Reinventing Renting: The application of digital technology in housing for 'generation rent', was presented as part of the CDBB's September 2019 showcase event. Reinventing Renting.pdf Reinventing Renting.pdf


Read more at: Structure and agency: variations in planning outcomes and the delivery of affordable housing in England

Structure and agency: variations in planning outcomes and the delivery of affordable housing in England

Dr Gemma Burgess delivered a presentation on behalf of herself and Sónia Alves at the 4th Annual International Conference on Urban Planning and Property Development in Singapore


Read more at: Cross-comparative analysis of Portugal, England and Denmark

Cross-comparative analysis of Portugal, England and Denmark

Sónia Alves presented at the International Conference on the Global Dynamics of Social Policy at the University of Bremen, on behalf of herself and Gemma Burgess, in October 2018.


Read more at: Position Paper 3: How will the UK govern, manage and maintain housing stock in a Digital Built Britain?

Position Paper 3: How will the UK govern, manage and maintain housing stock in a Digital Built Britain?

The third position paper produced by the Digital Built Britain Housing Network looks at how UK plc could govern, manage and maintain housing stock in a digital built Britain.


Read more at: Households of the Future: will sharing our home become the new norm?

Households of the Future: will sharing our home become the new norm?

CCHPR researchers and special guests were joined by members of the public for a lively debate on cohousing, multigenerational living and life as a digital nomad at Queens' College, Cambridge on Tuesday 15 October.


Read more at: Seminar 1: What are the key things we need to know in order to deliver affordable, sustainable housing in a Digital Built Britain?

Seminar 1: What are the key things we need to know in order to deliver affordable, sustainable housing in a Digital Built Britain?


Read more at: Position Paper 2: What is the role of off-site housing manufacture in a Digital Built Britain?

Position Paper 2: What is the role of off-site housing manufacture in a Digital Built Britain?


Read more at: Position paper 1: How can digital tools and technologies support independent living for older people, now and into the future?

Position paper 1: How can digital tools and technologies support independent living for older people, now and into the future?


Read more at: The Incidence, Value and Delivery of Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy in England in 2016-17 (Inquiry)

The Incidence, Value and Delivery of Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy in England in 2016-17 (Inquiry)


Read more at: Community Currencies

Community Currencies

A paper by Gemma Burgess has been published by the International Journal of Community Currency Research.


Read more at: Reciprocity in the co-production of public services

Reciprocity in the co-production of public services

Gemma Burgess and Daniel Durrant's paper has been published in Social Policy and Society.


Read more at: Reciprocity in the Co-Production of Public Services: The Role of Volunteering through Community Time Exchange?

Reciprocity in the Co-Production of Public Services: The Role of Volunteering through Community Time Exchange?

This article, co-authored by Gemma Burgess, has been published in Social Policy and Society.