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This is an interview with economist Paul Collier about his new book : 'Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places' (https://lnkd.in/gYKPbpHa). He is a good thinker and researcher and I like the topic. This is the backdrop in my view - beyond the obvious law and order issues -to what we have been seeing in the UK. People in Australia, where blue collar wealth prevails and spatial inequality is less pronounced, have little idea as to the collapsed and exhausted nature of many of the formerly prosperous towns of now de-industrialised Britain. Even some of the newer towns and certainly the seaside resorts, have been struggling, even in the South. Places where few Guardian readers now live in fact. People will focus on the politics of immigration and I understand that but I urge people - and governments - to remember that when we had inner city riots in similar places in the early 80s, there was more than a police response. Even under the vile Maggie, the government ramped up policy and investment around urban regeneration. Not sufficient ever but it did lead to some effective interventions and a greater sense of momentum and future in 'rust belt' Britain. Blair built on that momentum, certainly until the Crash. These places and these communities need new hope - and investment. Not just more effective policing (they need that too).'Levelling -up' in fact: in reality and not just in rhetoric. These 'left behind' places have been going backwards and need a new future. This is the discussion we must have after this specific crisis is over. #equality #crisis

Today our panel discusses the upcoming New Hampshire primary and the mindset of the country as it relates to government expectations.

What is the #economic inheritance of the new #Labour government when it comes to UK Living Standards? 🏘️ This video unpacks some of the answers 💡📽️ Take a look at our recent living standards briefing to find out more ⬇️ Nuffield Foundation https://hubs.la/Q02HcypV0

Join the NYU Furman Center on October 9th for a panel discussion on the growing calls for state and local governments to play a more direct role in investing, financing, building, and owning new housing. As the housing crisis deepens and consensus builds around the need to increase supply, policymakers are evaluating the opportunities and risks of government-led housing development. Across the nation, mixed-income models are emerging that range from direct government involvement in development and ownership to public financing at varying risk levels. Each approach requires careful consideration of financial, regulatory, and operational risks, as well as the need to balance the existing affordable housing portfolio with long-term public benefit and sustainability. Experts in urban policy, housing finance, and public administration will explore the potential benefits and challenges of New York City and New York State taking a more active role in multifamily housing development, with a focus on mixed-income financing models that blend public and private investments. Learn more and register here https://lnkd.in/e44Kxeup #newyorkcity #newyork #housing #housingdevelopment #affordablehousing #research

Very pleased to have spoken for Westminster Forum Projects last week on next steps for High Streets and Towns with lessons from Historic England's Heritage Action Zones and High Street Heritage Actions Zones programmes and the combined DCMS Arms' Length Bodies Levelling Up Places Service. Grateful to all speakers for putting heritage in the spotlight as a vital asset that towns should be looking to invest in and for support of our lessons learned about: ·      moving work with communities from 'engagement' to participation to leadership,  ·      the need for lead in time for major capital spending and the opportunities for other meaningful activity in that time to build participation and partnership and to get the long-term plan in place,  ·      the importance of a mixed portfolio of investments (large and small) to achieve area wide benefits and allow flexibility, and  ·      the opportunities for heritage to provide homes, spaces for business and opportunities for communities to come together and create. Fitting a lot in to 15 minutes and appreciated thoughtful Q&A for which answers:  ·      historic buildings aren’t inherently fuel inefficient and they can be made more efficient using means that protect their value, whilst avoiding damp – we enable pragmatic conservation (not dogmatic preservation); ·     evaluating long term investment projects requires thoughtful data collection at the outset including qualitative perception studies, but also requires reconsidering your KPIs as time and policies pass (what benefits did you deliver that didn't expect?); ·     there is great opportunity for adult skills training in heritage investment programmes. Great Yarmouth Preservation Trust's brilliant model of participation and learning is one for many to learn from. and these are skills in maintaining and bringing buildings back into use that are needed across the country in great numbers. More detail on Heritage Action Zones here: https://lnkd.in/eDyU8V_B and the Levelling Up Places Service here: https://lnkd.in/eWPzB6rm

The Federal Government response to the Senate inquiry into school refusal is a missed opportunity to provide national leadership for a nationwide problem. While education is the purview of state and territory governments, a national plan that includes the lived experience voice as well as collaboration with professionals working in the field would enable us to ensure that any local responses are informed by research and have undergone a robust review. #schoolrefusal #education #attendance #research

In the twenty years since its launch, the European Neighborhood Policy has seen a lot of conceptual changes affecting its framework. Our experts Tamar Gamkrelidze, Ph.D. and Arto Väisänen analyze how the EU has discursively framed the ENP since 2003 👇 engage-eu.eu/wp15

Hey #affordablehousing pros and allies: Check out this video summary of last week’s Fairfax County Housing Symposium!!

Public education and community engagement, international collaboration, prioritized research and development, enactment of relevant legislation, efficient resource allocation, robust monitoring systems, and cross-sector collaboration are integral components of preparedness initiative. Thanks for the course & insightful discussions...

📉 Violence is deeply complex. There is no single cause, which is why we aim to minimise risk factors at all levels. 💡 The Evidence Hub brings together our research and programme evaluations, which aim to establish what works best to prevent violence and provide guidance on how to successfully implement these approaches. 🤝 The resources are for local authorities, schools, statutory bodies, community groups and all Londoners interested in building a safer city for all. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e33n8HCT