Overview An updated spatial data set for existing green roofs has been produced for London's Central Activities Zone (CAZ) using 2015 aerial imagery. The CAZ makes up around two per cent of London's total area. Method ArcMap GIS software was used to map green roofs installations. The aerial imagery was loaded into the software in true colour (RGB) and infrared (IR) composites, along...

•GLA Economics has produced long-run projections of London’s employment since 2002. These projections are trend based and set out the long run path of employment considered most likely based on the historic data available at the time of construction. These are used within the GLA for planning to provide capacity to accommodate the longer-terms needs of the London economy. Given...

In order to receive a rating, providers will be required to enter their data in the Employability Performance Rating Calculator (EPRC); this can be downloaded from the link below. Guidance on completing the calculator can also be found below; we advise that you follow the guidance to make sure that you complete the process with ease.   For any questions regarding the...

This page contains migration indicators briefings that are produced quarterly. Underlying data is available at http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/migration-indicators

The pan-London demand for school places project is an attempt to provide a consistent view of the demand for school places across London. The project was commissioned following an identifed need for a strategic overview of future demand for places in London. The figures in this model in no way replace or supersede those provided by individual boroughs to the DfE. These...

A two-part report commissioned by the GLA in 2017 as part of the review of the London Plan. It provides a photographic record of the views from each of the 61 Assessment Points identified by the London Views Management Framework (LVMF)   The report is divided into two volumes to assist ease of handling. The two volumes deal with different categories...

This dataset contains the results of electric vehicle trials that were funded by the Mayor of London and delivered by Gnewt Cargo in partnership with the University of Westminster. The Agile Urban Logistics project was delivered under the Mayor’s Smart London Demonstrator programme. The aim was to trial innovative solutions for the light freight sector that allows it to adapt to changing...

This report contains an introduction to PM2.5­, summarises our current understanding of PM2.5 concentrations and exposure, discusses the findings of research undertaken by the GLA and TfL into the extent of PM2.5 pollution in London, and assesses the potential for meeting World Health Organisation guidelines by 2030. Our analysis found that at present all Londoners are exposed to concentrations higher...

A heatwave refers to a prolonged period of unusually hot weather. While there is no standard definition of a heatwave in England, the Met Office generally uses the World Meteorological Organization definition of a heatwave, which is "when the daily maximum temperature of more than five consecutive days exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5°C, the normal period being 1961-1990"....