Economic Development

Making sense of the links

Understanding how people and groups are networked together within a place can help plan for a more stable future. Clare Goff and Nicola Headlam look at a new tool to help test the strength of these connections

The ability to build strong social networks is key to the future success of a place

The need for leadership of place has never been greater. As local areas grapple with the impact of public sector cuts and a dwindling economy, those able to steward places through the current turbulence will be in high demand.

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The new politics of regeneration

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Rights of way

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Cities turning themselves green (and blue)

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The mutual trading platform

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European co-ops: A ‘reality check’ for UK public service vision

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Cities… greener than you think

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Reasons to be cheerful?

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Ensuring cutbacks don’t leave transport in a jam

Apply the grey matter and you’ll find good transport links won’t necessarily cost the earth. It’s all about ‘intelligent mobility’, explains Dave Wright

In times of public sector cut backs there are many difficult decisions to be made by regional development and regeneration professionals as to where funding is prioritised.