This ESPON UK Network workshop, held in partnership with the RTPI Rural Planning Network, explored critical spatial issues for the future of rural policy and potential areas for future research. It was open to all practitioners and researchers interested in rural development. Previous workshops held by the ESPON UK Network this year have addressed migration issues and the evidence base for integrated regional development.

Speakers included David Meredith, Teagasc (the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority), who reported on the ESPON project on European Development Opportunities in Rural Areas (EDORA) which aims to develop a better understanding of the development opportunities and challenges facing different types of rural areas in Europe, Ian Smith, Director of the Cities Research Centre at UWE and Trevor Cherrett, Expert Advisor, Commission for Rural Communities. The workshop was hosted by the Cities Research Centre and the Countryside and Community Research Institute.

Visit the rural potentials discussion forum for workshop programme, presentations and more resources.

Image of Low Carronhill, Scotland, by Martin Pullinger

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Author:

ESPON UK Contact Point

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

09-Dec-09

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Espon 

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