High Streets Podcast
Discussing the latest high street issues with a range of contributors and experts.
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Episode 1 - Prof. Cathy Parker
Professor Cathy Parker provides practical examples of how and why centres should coordinate their approach and communications, drawing on recent international case studies
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Episode 2 - Ben Stephenson
Ben Stephenson looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the high street, exploring their responses and how the High Streets Task Force Recovery Framework can help.
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Episode 3 - Markets
On June 1st, outdoor markets in England were permitted to re-open. Gareth Roberts of the Institute of Place Management hears perspectives and advice from Joe Barratt of the Teenage Market, David Preston of NABMA, and Joe Harrison of NMTF.
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Episode 4 - Wonderful Welwyn Garden City
This case study from Welwyn Garden City shows how a sense of place and heritage has been used to reassure and inspire confidence among residents after COVID-19.
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Episode 5 - Rediscovering local high streets
Professor Cathy Parker talks to Matthew Davis about what footfall patterns on England's high streets can tell us about their evolution and strategies to improve their resilience in the long-term
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Episode 6 - Historic England
How can the historic environment on our high streets help to lead the evolution of our future towns and cities? Louise Brennan of Historic England speaks about their approach and 68 new Heritage Action Zones, from Plymouth to Maryport, Cumbria.
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