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Social interactions in urban public places
This report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation focuses on the use of public / pseudo public urban spaces and how social interactions differs between age, gender and place. It draws on examples from a case study of a market town in southeast England: Aylesbury through mixed methods research.
Published 21 January 2022Category Resource -
Shared decision-making
This resource can be of help for any professional (e.g. place managers, BIDs, creative industries, etc.) looking at engaging local people in the design and implementation of art and culture initiatives, that are locally resonant, and that can make places more vibrant, attractive, and liveable. This resource gives examples of shared decision-making, as well as tips of how to best implement it.
Published 20 January 2022Category Resource -
Community leadership approach to tackling street crime
In response to a serious rise in street crime and anti-social behaviour, this development project looked to explore credible solutions to address this issue that have been generated by neighbourhood leaders strongly rooted in the lifestyle, culture and class of their communities.
Published 17 January 2022Category Resource -
Beyond traditional measures: Examining the holistic impacts of public space investments in three cities
This 2021 three-part series of resources from Hanna Love and Cailean Kok aims to move towards more holistic ways of valuing public spaces, considering social and civic as well as economic impacts. Findings from in-depth research conducted in three US case study cities are provided: Albuquerque, N.M., Buffalo, N.Y., and Flint, Mich.
Published 17 January 2022Category Resource -
Shopping parades: Introduction to heritage assets
This resource from Historic England is part of a series introducing heritage assets. It focuses on shopping parades – “purpose-built rows of shops, often with generous residential accommodation above", and covers the history of shopping parades in the UK, how they have changed, and how they might transform in the future, alongside suggested resources to learn more.
Published 17 January 2022Category Resource -
Creating better streets: Inclusive and accessible places
This 2018 report from the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) provides practical guidance into how streets and public spaces can become more accessible and inclusive, in keeping with the Equality Act 2010. The report outlines findings from a review of 11 shared-space schemes across England and categorises these into three broad types: pedestrian prioritised streets, informal streets, and enhanced streets. Practical advice and case study examples of improving streets are also provided.
Published 11 January 2022Category Resource -
What makes effective place-based working?
This report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation presents key learnings about effective place-based working from research conducted in Bradford. These include being clear about the purpose of place-based programmes; involving local stakeholders in project design; translating research into practical action; working with diverse partners and maintaining these relationships; and communicating frequently.
Published 11 January 2022Category Resource -
A time of unprecedented change in the transport system
This resource explains how the transport sector is changing rapidly, not only because of the changes in interaction between the physical and digital realms, but also because of concepts such as the sharing economy, vehicle electrification, etc. Therefore, governments are presented with an opportunity to change the way people get around, introducing a more sustainable transport system with benefits for society, the environment, and the economy.
Published 11 January 2022Category Resource -
How to be Truly Open: Rethinking Public Spaces in the Post-Covid City
This resource looks at the publicness of public spaces and how open and inviting these are for people who do not want (or have the capacity to) spend money to participate in them. It argues that Covid-19 and the way we conceptualize public spaces during and after the pandemic, can be an opportunity for local authorities to create new planning instruments to improve accessibility to inclusive open spaces.
Published 11 January 2022Category Resource