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Policy: Business planning

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Key Product
Product Name Description Tool Type
Bank of Good Practice
A web site of links to publications and examples of good practice that will help associations meet the minimum standards contained in the regulatory code and guidance. Reference

Other useful products for this policy:
Product Name Description Tool Type
Communities Count! A guide to developing community sustainability indicators.
Guide
Developing an Environmental Policy and Action Plan Step by step guide for housing associations to develop an environmental policy and action plan.
Guide
Foundations for the Future A guide to sustainable development for housing associations and checklists for sustainable action.
Guide
Generating Solar Homes: Pathways to PV Initiative promoting photovoltaics and solar energy in housing associations.
Guide
Good Practice Guide 52 case studies of what is currently being achieved in the social housing sector, covering new build and refurbishment.

All are available to view on the web.

The refurbishment case studies are also available as a downloadable guide.

Reference
Quality Neighbourhoods Covers a range of issues and partnerships that make up neighbourhood renewal and neighbourhood management, connecting housing and other social programmes.
Guide
Sustainability Works Web based tool combining comprehensive information resource on sustainable housing development with policy and project report writing application. Hands on training courses also available. Web tool includes social and strategic issues as well as environmental and technical aspects of sustainability. EcoHomes prediction tool, Sustainability Toolkit and HQI's fully integrated with the tool.
System
Sustainable Homes A one-stop-shop providing support, advice and training on sustainable development to housing associations and their partners, including a dedicated enquiry service, which can tailor advice to an enquirers needs and level of experience.
Guide
Sustainable Housing Guide Practical guidance on how to incorporate the principles of sustainability into the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing and developing new housing.
Guide
Toolkit of Sustainability Indicators To help staff at assess the sustainability of its community and its approaches.
Guide
Urban Design Compendium An analysis of core design issues for sustainable developments and housing-led regeneration projects.
Reference