Urban regeneration through partnership: A study in nine urban regions in England, Scotland and Wales

by Michael Carley, Mike Chapman, Annette Hastings, Karryn Kirk, Raymond Young

Overview

During the past 10 years 'partnership' has become a defining characteristic of British urban regeneration. It is widely recognised that the multiple problems of economic decline, social exclusion and dereliction require holistic and area-specific responses that can only be provided by effective multi-agency working, through local partnerships. Yet, to date, there has been little systematic research into why partnerships succeed or fail; into what works and what does not.

This report provides an in-depth study of the factors that influence the effectiveness of urban regeneration partnerships, and how they work within the emerging national policy context. Case studies were carried out in 27 partnerships in eight city-regions in England and Scotland and in the Welsh Valleys.

Urban regeneration through partnership highlights the key lessons of partnership, exploring good practice in:

· leadership;

· visioning and consensus building;

· translation of vision into workable objectives;

· including the community and business in partnership;

· human resources.

The report explores what it calls the 'foundations of partnership', including the modernisation of local government, a coherent regional development framework and a sound national urban policy. In addition, it provides detailed information on the case studies themselves, and gives good practice recommendations.

Urban regeneration through partnership is essential reading for workers and policy makers in urban regeneration partnerships, communities involved in urban regeneration and national and local government, as well as anyone with an interest in neighbourhood regeneration strategies and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861342508
Publisher:	Bristol University Press
Publication date:	05/17/2000
Series:	Area Regeneration series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	88
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Michael Carley, School of Planning and Housing, Heriot-Watt University, Mike Chapman, School of Planning and Housing, Heriot-Watt University, Annette Hastings, Department of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow, Karryn Kirk, School of Planning and Housing, Heriot-Watt University and Raymond Young, Department of Urban Studies, University of Glasgow

Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction; Lessons of partnership; Joined-up partnerships - a chain as strong as its weakest link; The modernisation of local government; Regional development; Supporting partnership with a coherent national policy framework; Conclusion and recommendations.