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Key steps to sustainable area regeneration

Introduction

This document sets out key steps for sustainable regeneration, based on the key conclusions of JRF's Area Regeneration Programme.

Description

There have been over 60 research projects in JRF's Area Regeneration Programme, based on field studies in Britain's cities and towns. This is a major learning resource, covering aspects of regeneration policy and practice from the national to local. Key conclusions are summarised in this document in the form of steps which could lead towards the elusive goal of sustainable regeneration.

Methodology

A review of the key conclusions of over 60 research projects in JRF's Area Regeneration Programme.

Conclusions

The Area Regeneration Programme considered both what to do and how to do it better. The research does not suggest easy answers. Rather there are signposts and frameworks that work towards solutions.

Learning-by-doing is the key - ways of moving forward do not have to be perfect on day one. Obstacles have to be honestly identified and overcome. Five important steps towards the achievement of sustainable regeneration are suggested:

Understanding urban disadvantage
Developing innovative local partnerships
Empowering neighbourhoods and communities
Enabling regeneration at city and regional level
A National Plan for Cities and Regions

Contact info

Joseph Rowntree Foundation
publications@jrf.org.uk

Publication date

Project finished

//2000

Researcher

Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Links

Visit the Joseph Rowntree Foundation website Read the 'Key steps to sustainable area regeneration' Report (ASP)

Document type

research

Themes

Urban Policy > Urban environment

Keywords

Urban renewal