Creating new images for peace
Murals were used to divide communities during the Troubles, now art is helping to build peace in Northern Ireland, says Roisi…
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Work closely with the arts, London Mayor tells developers
A new guide aims to help councils, developers and planners integrate culture into the capital’s developments.
Council to address Dundee V&A cost over-run
Dundee City Council has endorsed independent recommendations for addressing delays and escalating costs in its flagship Waterfront…
Cohesion or conflict
Frances Williams says it’s time to drop the false optimism surrounding arts projects in areas of social deprivation and…
Regeneration focus for new funding
Arts projects will be integral to a series of initiatives involving local communities and aiming to improve quality of life in Wal…
A slow but sure strategy
Sue Ball explains why she believes that ‘slow architecture’ is the most effective way to create a sustainable future f…
The art of regeneration
Regeneration is about regional partnerships striking the right balance between artistic excellence and community engagement, belie…
Busy buildings
Barry Pritchard says that new arts buildings must be inclusive, exciting and adaptable if they are to widen engagement and genuine…
A brave new town
Made in Corby, a consortium of community groups and venues, is making radical and brave efforts to engage communities in the arts,…
Ingredients for change
Stoke-on-Trent has used big outdoor arts events as a main ingredient in its recipe for change. Karl Greenwood explains how.
Happiness or art?
The Cultural Value Project examines the value of the arts and culture rather than just its outcomes – and its negative effec…
From docks to landmark destination
Cultural investment in Salford’s regeneration may have created The Lowry, but its impact comes from a distinctive, entr…
Much more than a name change
With its new name and status as an independent charity, Peckham Platform is a very different organisation, according to&…
How the other Stratford lives
Liz Pearson is certain that partnerships between educational and public cultural bodies are maintaining the momentum behind Stratf…
Tight times
Arts Development UK’s latest survey on arts spending in local authorities in England and Wales reveals a "dramatic and…
Cultural quarter to lead regeneration in Northampton
Northampton has revealed plans to establish a Cultural Quarter that will recognise the contribution the arts make to the local eco…
Turning the Tide
Alastair Fairley reveals how a community of artists and a hard-nosed drive for publicity put Hastings firmly on the cultural map
A stake in Deptford
Gavin Barlow discusses cultural regeneration, the social divide and how the Albany is helping Deptford to avoid becoming ‘so-hip…
Collective voice and collective will
Richard Nutter explains how a consortium of Liverpool’s major cultural organisations has developed a comprehensive strategic app…
Grassroots regeneration
Helga Henry explains how a sensitive approach achieved great results for the Place, Space and Identity project
Everybody needs good neighbours
Gavin Barlow explains why forming partnerships and sharing expertise is key to community regeneration
Lights dim on Broadway
The future of The Broadway performing arts venue in Barking, East London, hangs in the balance following an announcement of propos…
The rural biennale
Ian Hunter on a new role for the arts in promoting rural regeneration, environmental sustainability and the creative rural economy
In the public eye
Public art is all too often derided and overlooked by a sneering national press, but it’s time we appreciated the breadth of exp…
