House builders and developers in London will get access to public funds to kick-start stalled developments and make new housing projects financially viable under plans unveiled by mayor Boris Johnson. The plan is part of the capital's £5 billion draft housing strategy, which includes a pledge to build 50,000 affordable homes in the capital by 2011. It is also likely to mean closer scrutiny of developers' plans for the size, sustainability and aesthetic merit of new homes.
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