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We often work within regeneration contexts in our consultancy work. Frequently people are focusing on buildings and infrastructure in regeneration plans, but we think it's important to talk about cultural regeneration too. People and activity need to be a part of regeneration if it's going to have the impact it should. So it's great to see this article from Arts Council England on cultural regeneration in the West Country. #LetsCreate #CulturalRegeneration #CulturalDevelopment #CulturalConsultancy https://lnkd.in/euvTuDu9

📣 Our 2022/23 impact report is now live! Over this past year, High Trees has worked with more than 1700 individuals. We’re thrilled to share their journeys and successes in this year's impact report. From empowering individuals to fostering community connections, here are some of the highlights: 📈 Improving life conditions and prospects 635 adults were able to develop their skills by accessing at least one of our 80 adult education courses, with 154 of them gaining a new qualification. Through our employment and careers service, we also supported 115 individuals into employment. 🌱 Increasing wellbeing Both adults and young people reported improvements to their wellbeing. 77% of adults taking part in our adult education courses reported making new friends. For young people accessing our coaching support in schools, 88% said they felt more confident and independent following our coaching sessions. 🤝 More connected individuals and communities Our listening campaign on the Tulse Hill Estate led to 284 residents taking part and having their voices listened to. From this, 52 community leaders emerged and went on to receive mentoring support. Community leaders on the Tulse Hill Estate formed a dedicated resident’s group ‘Tulse Hill Estate Unites’. Supported by the High Trees Community Action team, the group has been campaigning to tackle structural damp and mould issues on the estate. 🌟 A stronger, more connected and collaborative VCS This year we worked in partnership with fifteen other Lambeth-based organisations, across five distinct partnerships. Through the Lambeth Community Hubs Network we published 19 free resources, leading to over 400 downloads. As part of the Building Young Brixton partnership, we supported a total of 3,493 young people across Lambeth. 🔉 Communities with a stronger voice and ability to influence change Through the Lambeth Peer Action Collective, 258 young people became engaged in social action projects. These activities followed on from the LPAC research on Understanding Young People’s Experiences of Violence in Lambeth. Residents from the Fields Estate were also supported in their engagement with local housing associations and in working towards setting up a TRA on the estate. These are just a short snapshot of our impact, to find out more, please download our impact report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDJb_d6c Finally, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to all our supporters, partners and funders! 💛 Your support enables us to continue delivering targeted and local services, remaining responsive to the needs of our communities. #impact #community #Lambeth Juvenis IRMO - Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation The Baytree Centre STEP NOW Spiral Skills CIC Ebony Horse Club Longfield Hall Trust Black Thrive

As designers we must consult the users and community when shaping an environment. Those early decisions can have a big impact on a project's turnout - not only in a communal sense but also the environmental sense. Often, we are the only link between decision makers and other key stakeholders. With great power comes great responsibility - use it wisely.

Check out this article by Magali Thomson, making a case to look beyond the red boundary site line, and to make a collaborative effort to tackle neglected streets, shared space and public realm in London. A massive thank you for referencing the work of the Public Realm Inclusivity Panel we are facilitating with The Earls Court Development Company, and how this model can be applied in other public realm advisory panels to provide guidance on establishing effective partnerships, potential funding mechanisms, and efficient processes which enable change. Read the full article via the link below👇 https://lnkd.in/enUusAM2

One of the greatest strengths of inclusionary housing is that is meets different local needs. There are successful examples of this happening in Queenstown where whānau and communities have homes that are affordable, accessible, have access to services, facilities, and infrastructure, that cater to cultural needs and diversity and offer security of tenure. Read more about the how and why of Inclusionary Housing https://lnkd.in/gpquh8BY

As you know we are so much more than mere property consultants, we are actually community builders and we take our jobs very seriously. Unfortunately some people bring their bad behavior with them when they arrive and left unchecked they completey destroy great communities. Well, we are not going to let that happen. #Italy #Italian #movetoitaly #propertypurchase #virtualpropertytours #ItalianProperty https://lnkd.in/gk6hFDCp

We’re incredibly proud to have been a partner on this project with London Borough of Camden who have created the toolkit "Interpreting Statues and Memorials in the Public Realm." As part of a phased programme, Camden Council is reinterpreting around 70 statues and memorials across the borough. This initiative aims to provide balanced and historically accurate narratives that acknowledge both the positive contributions and the more controversial aspects of the figures commemorated. One of the key successes of this project has been the reinterpretation of statues of Virginia Woolf, Noor Inayat Khan, and Bertrand Russell. These reimagined narratives, enriched with diverse perspectives, are now accessible to the public via QR codes, offering a more inclusive view of history. The toolkit emphasises the critical role of community involvement in this process. By engaging local residents in meaningful discussions, we ensure that our public spaces reflect a wide range of voices and stories. Beyond interpretation, the toolkit also offers essential guidance on legal considerations, ownership issues, and project governance, serving as a practical resource for local authorities looking to undertake similar initiatives. Learn more about the project, and also access the toolkit via our website - https://lnkd.in/db4Qf5UU This collaboration highlights the importance of creating public spaces that truly reflect our diverse society. By re-evaluating and reinterpreting public monuments, we not only preserve history but also ensure that it is inclusive and representative of all communities. Art School Plus is proud to have played a role in this vital work. #PublicArt #Inclusivity #CommunityEngagement

Join us as we spotlight placemaking at the next RLC in Action. Learn about regional examples of placemaking, and how building community serves as an economic driver at RLC in Action, Jan. 10: https://bit.ly/3NiSgaK

Culture and heritage are central to social functioning. National Academy for Social Prescribing and Nottingham Community & Voluntary Service present the Heritage Buddies Toolkit, a heritage preservation/ social prescribing scheme. https://buff.ly/4cwYmhZ

Join us as we spotlight placemaking at the next RLC in Action. Learn about regional examples of placemaking, and how building community serves as an economic driver at RLC in Action, Jan. 10: https://bit.ly/3NiSgaK