This is the third in a series of research reports from Renew North West which looks at good practice and the key learning points from 14 regeneration projects in the North West. The findings from the research are aimed at practitioners and policy makers and therefore have a practical edge.

From the 14 projects, 5 exemplar projects were shortlisted and include:

This research report, which is the third in a series of good practice reports was a direct response to the call for more research and good practice to support the development of sustainable communities.

The research is therefore closely linked to the principles of the Egan Review of Skills (2004) but also the Academy for Sustainable Communities who have been charged with taking forward the promotion of the skills needed to build and nurture places that are physically, economically and socially sustainable.

The research report presents 14 case studies of successful regeneration projects across the North West. The case studies include good practice elements, critical success factors and key learning points including lessons learnt.

The key findings from each project were identified by primary research with project staff. Findings are also distilled down into overarching key points which cut across the 14 projects. The research has a strong practical edge and is aimed at regeneration practitioners and policy makers.

Overarching learning points are as follows:

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