Regeneration signposts

Title: The benefits of providing new public transport in deprived areas
Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Date: July 2008
Resource: Briefing paper
Description: Assesses the social and monetary value of public transport initiatives in four deprived areas of England in order to identify who benefits and how they benefit in relation to wider social inclusion objectives.

Title: Ebbw Valley railway project RTPI Planning Awards 2008 Commendation
Publisher: Blaenau Gwent Borough Council
Date: Ongoing
Resource: Case study
Description: Innovative project that reinstated the rail service between Ebbw Valley and Cardiff, fulfilling the aims of providing an environmentally sustainable, public transport service and promote social inclusion by providing access to work, education, training, health and leisure.

Title: Adamstown strategic development zone RTPI Planning Awards 2008 Winner
Publisher: South Dublin County Council
Date: Ongoing
Resource: Case study
Description: Successful 10,000 home, plus community and employment use new urban district on the fringe of Dublin. It was designated a strategic development zone in 2001 and delivers an attractive modern vernacular, sustainable mixed-use, medium density settlement, of a size often advocated for new settlements.

Title: Sherwood energy village RTPI Planning Awards 2007 Winner
Publisher: Newark and Sherwood District Council
Date: 2008
Resource: Case study
Description: Innovative approach to the redevelopment of a former colliery site by the local community into a commercial development, housing and recreational areas incorporating sustainable building techniques and energy efficient measures.

Title: Urban extensions, planning and participation: lessons from Derwenthorpe and other new communities
Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Date: March 2009
Resource: Report
Description: Combines the first hand learning of practitioners with an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the current policy framework, and draws conclusions that are relevant not just to high-profile eco-towns but to all new communities in Britain.

Title: Media City UK RTPI Planning Awards 2008 Winner
Publisher: S Wright Ltd
Date: 2009
Resource: Case study
Description: A purpose built, high quality waterfront creative hub in Salford Quays, which is being built by public-private partnership. A masterplan for the area and planning guidance prepared by Salford and Trafford Councils is giving a context for the development.

Title: Liverpool One RTPI Planning Awards 2008 Winner
Publisher: Liverpool City Council
Date: 2009
Resource: Case study
Description: Major mixed use development, which covers an extensive area adjoining the main retail area. It is an example of a successful partnership approach, with a long term commitment by the developer, carried out quickly with a high standard of architecture and public realm.

Title: Tackling multiple deprivation in communities: considering the evidence
Publisher: The Scottish Government
Date: 2009
Resource: Research report
Description: A review of area based community regeneration in Scotland, which looks at the impact of previous interventions, and future challenges.

Title: Inland waterways: unlocking the potential and securing the future of inland waterways through the planning system
Publisher: Town and Country Planning Association
Date: July 2009
Resource: Guidance
Description: Urges a more joined up approach to realising the contribution inland waterways can make to regeneration, mitigating the impact of climate change and providing sustainable transport corridors. Includes case studies.

Title: Pembroke Dock Regeneration RTPI Planning Awards 2008 Commendation
Publisher: Pembrokeshire County Council
Date: 2009
Resource: Case study
Description: A strong partnership team has succeeded in revitalising this small town. The principles of sustainable development have been considered in the delivery of the regeneration strategy. Public sector funding has been used to pump-prime private sector investment.