Summary
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Towns and cities in the UK are undergoing a major cycle of redevelopment resulting in the most dramatic transformation of the urban landscape since the post-war reconstruction. Drawing together this mass of information into a single coherent text whilst examining key aspects of the process from first principles, Urban Regeneration in the UK:
“Introduces and contextualises the UK urban regeneration agenda” Brings together state-of-the-art research around key themes in governance, sustainability, competition and design “Uses case studies of UK contemporary regeneration projects” Mixes academic and theoretical explorations whilst linking theory and practice “Includes pedagogical features of key learning points, useful websites, a glossary and further reading.
Introduction
Introduction
Overview
This chapter outlines the importance of urban regeneration within the UK context, and defines urban regeneration as a field of study. It then reflects on both the sheer scale of change and the wider political context in which these changes have occurred. Finally, the scope and structure of the book are outlined, with some guidance on how it should be used.
Introduction
Over the last decade it has become hard to ignore the almost continual process of development and building that has characterised the inner areas of many cities and towns. Anyone living in or visiting a UK city will be familiar with building sites that seem to sprout shiny new buildings overnight and the sight of cranes dominating the skyline. Such is the scale of ...
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