The capital has enough well-located brownfield sites to build nearly half a million new homes within walking distance of existing town centres, according a new report..

Aecom’s London 2070: Our vision for the future city region report says local high streets and town centres will be “key” to rebuilding the capital’s economy in a “more balanced and resilient way” after the coronavirus pandemic.

However the consulting giant says a greater emphasis needs to be placed on the re-use of brownfield land and underused town-centre buildings to deliver new homes in sustainable locations that have multiple transport options for residents. It says no new homes should be built in areas that lack local facilities or access to sustainable modes of transport.

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