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👷 Reviving Empty Spaces in Scotland’s Towns 🏘️ Next week, the Scotland’s Towns Conference in Perth will highlight the inspiring work underway to transform vacant and derelict buildings across Perth and Kinross. From creating affordable housing and community spaces, to reviving iconic sites like Perth Museum, the Vacant and Eyesore Property Taskforce is leading the way in turning eyesores into assets. These projects are improving local economies, boosting community pride, and showing what’s possible when councils, businesses, and communities work together. At the conference, Councillor Grant Laing and Tom Arthur MSP will highlight how these initiatives can serve as a model for inspiring nationwide action. We are looking forward to the discussions next week and to the sharing of ideas for a brighter future for Scotland’s towns! 💙 Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5ireGxU #ScotlandsTowns #CommunityBuilding #STC24 

We’ve uncovered over 100 solutions to help communities build sustainable funding, establish community owned enterprises, drive locally led development, manage their assets and build more equitable and resilient local economies to enhance their wellbeing. 🌱💪 To help get these solutions into the hands of individuals, communities, and organisations who need them, we’re thrilled to introduce our new Place Based Capital Learning Series. Each session will explore key topics that empower local communities, such as: - Identifying and unlocking existing and new sources of local funding and assets - Accessing funding and assets for local businesses, economic initiatives and community development - Setting up, buying and owning local assets and enterprises - Governing and managing community assets, resources and services - Pooling community capital for collective impact - Investing and reinvesting in local projects, businesses and infrastructure - Creating equitable and inclusive economic opportunities All of these sessions will explore solutions that are place based, people centred, locally led, owned, controlled, inclusive, equitable and ensure local reinvestment. Join us and help spread the word within your networks! Let’s empower more communities to take control of their future. Sign up for the first session in the series: https://lnkd.in/gMJj8Z4a Register your interest to be notified about upcoming sessions: https://lnkd.in/gX-xBhYS #CommunityDevelopment #PlaceBased #PlaceBasedCapital #LocalEconomies #CommunityWealthBuilding #wellbeingeconomies Acknowledgments The Place Based Capital Network through the Place Based Capital Program helped to uncover these solutions and get Place Based Capital to where it is today. These wonderful organisations include: Ethical Fields, Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation, Town Team Movement, Collaboration for Impact, CBH Group (Wheatbelt Partner), Newcastle City Council, Wimmera Development Association Ltd, RDA Adelaide Hills Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island, Noosa Shire Council, Cradle Coast Authority, Lake Macquarie City Council, THERW Collection, NEWROC, Regen Sydney, Regen Melbourne, Castlemaine Institute, Mount Alexander Shire Council, Logan Child Friendly Community, Huon Valley Council, Shire of Augusta Margaret River, Western Murray Land Improvement Group and Glen Innes Severn Council. Places: Noosa, Western Downs, Logan, Lightning Ridge, Glen Innes Severn, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Sydney, Western Murray, Wimmera Southern Mallee, Mount Alexander, Melbourne, Cradle Coast, Huon Valley, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, WA Wheatbelt, and Augusta Margaret River.

🌟 When businesses connect with their community, there's always bound to be a sense of purpose and excitement! Last week, the property world came together in Cambridge with socially focused businesses, community voices, the public sector, education, charities and social enterprises to discuss DOING BUSINESS RESPONSIBLY 💬✨ 📍 Hosted at Novotel Hotels Christophe Ughetto Ilaria Zaffaroni Francesca Salamone brought to Cambridge by UK Property Forums Matthew Battle, Tees Sarah Coates, and Get Synergised the event sparked powerful conversations around sustainability, the importance of shared values in partnerships, social impact, and economic equality. In the East of England—particularly in Cambridge—we’re committed to breaking down silos in the construction, planning, and development cycle. By bringing together the business world, public sector, nonprofit partners, and community voices, we can foster collaboration and innovation for mutual benefit. It’s time to work more meaningfully and sustainably across sectors to shape practices and policies that leave a lasting positive legacy 🌱🏘️ 💡 From the initial development phases to the full life cycle of projects, we must prioritise: ✅ Sustainability ✅ Community Value ✅ Economic and social equality As businesses, we have a responsibility to give back to the communities that serve us. It’s about serving a greater purpose beyond our own agendas 🤝💪 Thank you to the panel and speakers: Rebecca Britton, Regional Director, Communication, Communities, and Partnerships at Urban + Civic Nicky Shepard, CEO, Abbey People Darren Heffer, Director, Saunders Boston Architects Sarah Coates, Partner and Head of Commercial Property, Tees Law. Harry Blevins, Surveyor, Bidwells Simon Wallis, Property Director, Brookgate This event was just the beginning of an ongoing conversation around responsible business in the property sector. Excited for more discussions in 2025 and beyond! 🗓️🔗🏡🌟 #Sustainability #SocialImpact #ResponsibleBusiness #Cambridge #PropertyDevelopment #Collaboration #EastofEngland 🌿

Lauren Newby, Director at GC Insight, wrote an article with Matt Baker of Reimagine Place for the Institute of Place Management to encourage fresh thinking by the new government to realise the potential of regeneration through long term investment by community-led partnerships. A few excerpts are below and you can find the entire article here: ➡️ https://ow.ly/PIi150TcIob "When it was announced last year that more than £1billion would be invested into 55 towns through a £20 million endowment-style fund to develop decade long plans, it was heralded as a new idea that would create a different style of politics. " "As placemaking practitioners working on one of the first wave of towns to be selected in the former mill town of Nelson in Lancashire, we have seen first-hand the pros and cons of this approach." "Firstly, there is a lot of enthusiasm in local communities for Long Term Plans for Towns (LTPT) and a desire for their voices to be heard in shaping the plans." "Our first round of engagement indicated considerable scepticism about LTPTs, but in the second phase of consultation, the scepticism softened as they could see how their feedback had shaped the plan and we saw a much more positive response. Once people see their views reflected and feel heard in plans they feel more invested in them." "The main challenge we faced, though, was balancing the competing needs of formulating a long-term aspirational vision with deep seated frustration at current problems. In discussions in working men’s clubs, community halls and libraries, people argued passionately that fixing potholes, tackling litter and restoring law and order should be the plan’s main priority." "While there were plenty who wanted to push more imaginative interventions - from water features to smarter transport and events programmes, they were in the minority. The dominant community voices were those who wanted the basics tackled first." "To unleash brave, experimental and imaginative thinking, we need to create a viable future for all our towns. This will only happen when communities have assurance that the basic public services they all rely on are properly funded on a long term basis." "So while it’s still early days for the LTPT’s we would encourage the new Government to stick with them, improve it where necessary and encourage other towns to develop plans." #regeneration #community #investment

🔊 If you live in, work in or work for, the North of England, this is something to be aware of... The Northern Nature, Culture and Place Forum is a pioneering conference showcasing how the natural assets and cultural richness of the North of England can be enhanced together. Taking place in Leeds on 21st January, the Northern Nature, Culture and Place Forum will equip professionals in local government, third sector organisations, companies, public agencies, independent funders and others to learn from examples of where action on nature recovery and cultural advancement are already connected.   Hear from Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England and Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England on the opportunities for integration across natural and historic heritage. Explore examples from projects and funders across the North of England on pathways for cultural engagement and deeper economic and social impact, with Helen Featherstone, Director of England, North at National Lottery Heritage Fund. Discover how funding and finance for different forms of heritage can work together rather than in isolation.   The event is being organised by the award-winning Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN), in partnership with the Northern Place and Culture Partnership, as part of the 2025 Convention of the North event series.   Join to discover how the natural assets and cultural richness of the North of England can be enhanced together.   URL: bit.ly/4fWVc9w   #NNCP25 #CotN #ConventionOfTheNorth #NorthernNatureCultureAndPlace #NaturalEngland #HistoricEngland #NationalLotteryHeritageFund #NPCP #NorthernPlaceAndCulturePartnership #EcosystemsKnowledgeNetwork #EKN #GetInvolved

A relevant fund for Argyll and Bute communities to apply for adding to the work they are already doing and improving their capacity. #rural #regeneration

A total of €62.4 million has been allocated to Transportation in Budget 2025. The Transportation Department focuses on optimising infrastructure and managing the planning, design, and maintenance of roads in County Meath. It aims to make active travel and public transport more appealing and accessible while fostering liveable and sustainable urban communities. Meath County Council receives funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Rural and Community Development, in addition to its own funds and specific grants. For more information on key priorities for 2025, please visit https://lnkd.in/ePT4-GXX.

Governor Phil Murphy has announced $2.6 million in FY2025 Transit Village grants to support development projects in eight municipalities across five counties! The Transit Village Program creates a vibrant, walkable, and sustainable communities near transit hubs. These funds will help municipalities plan and develop mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods where residents can live, shop, work, and play—all while reducing reliance on cars. This initiative aligns with NJ TRANSIT's mission to enhance accessibility, improve quality of life, and promote smart growth across New Jersey. Stay tuned for updates on how these projects will transform our communities!

News release: Cold Lake First Nations and the City of Cold Lake Commit to the CEDI Program Cold Lake First Nations and the City of Cold Lake are proud to announce their participation in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI), a national program delivered jointly by Cando (the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Cold Lake First Nations and the City of Cold Lake are among five partnerships in the Prairies-region cohort selected to participate in CEDI from 2024 to 2027. This initiative supports First Nations and neighbouring municipalities in building respectful and equitable partnerships while enhancing capacity for joint long-term planning focused on community economic development and land use. “We are always looking for ways to strengthen our relationship with neighbouring communities,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “I am confident that our shared goals for local community and economic development will lead to positive outcomes for our region. The CEDI program provides a framework to collaborate effectively and achieve meaningful results.” Chief Kelsey Jacko of Cold Lake First Nations echoed the enthusiasm for this collaboration: “I am pleased to participate in this important initiative with Mayor Copeland and the City of Cold Lake. Working to address our shared economic challenges strengthens our relationship and the regional economy, ensuring we move forward positively in the spirit of reconciliation.” This partnership between Cold Lake First Nations and the City of Cold Lake acknowledges that long-term collaboration is built on a foundation of respect, trust, and cooperation. Through CEDI, both communities will work to create economic and social benefits for all residents in the region.  -30-

Nexus Analytics & Research is thrilled to learn that Barbican Centre has received funding for the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme. Working with our friends at MARK Placemaking we prepared the demographic and socio-economic baseline to understand the food & beverage appeal of the cultural icon. This helped underpin the business case and place-making efforts of the excellent Barbican Renewal Team. Put simply, we helped with defining who visits, why they visit, and how can we further broaden appeal…. A real feel-good project! Excellent work by Jenni Carbins Roberta Titley Anne Hynes at MARK and my colleague Fiona Bruce #analytics #placemaking #planning #BarbicanCentre #BarbicanRenewal