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We Can, You Can. Lessons from the Renew North West Exemplar Learning Programme 2007

Introduction
This research report from Renew North West looks at good practice and lessons learned from 14 exemplar regeneration projects – there is a strong focus on critical success factors and what works and why.
Description
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:
  • one focussed around housing regeneration,
  • an ICT project,
  • one focussed around school children,
  • an IT based resource,
  • and a BME focused project.
Background information
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.
Methodology
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.
Conclusions
Overarching learning points are as follows:
  • The most successful projects learn from what has gone before but are sensitive to local context.
  • Consultation is key - with similar projects and the community.
  • Projects should seek to learn from what does / doesn't work.
  • The best projects don't stick to the obvious they set challenges.
  • Building relationships of trust and respect enables partnerships to work effectively.
  • Strong ownership for a project generates energy and a will to succeed.
  • Sharing lessons learnt is important.
  • Energy and values are as important as professional skills.
Contact info
Renew North West
info@RENEW.co.uk
Publication date
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Project finished
//2007
Researcher
Julian Dobson, Editorial Director, New Start
Links
Visit the Renew North West website

Download the 'We Can, You Can. ELP 2007' Report (PDF, Eng, 1.8 MB)

Document type
research
Themes
Urban Policy > Urban environment
Keywords
Urban renewal
 


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