Living Places: urban renaissance in the south east September 2000September 2025 This report sets out a framework for the comparatively new concept of urban renaissance as it applies to the South East of England (excluding London) and gives examples, drawn from a range of towns in different parts of the region, which show what is already being done to help bring it about. It is primarily intended for councillors and officers in local authorities in the South East who are concerned about the future development of their towns. It should also be of interest to others involved in investment in urban areas and their professional advisers.
Tapping the Potential: best practice in assessing urban housing capacity July 1999September 2025 The report examines various urban capacity studies across the UK, highlighting methods to identify and quantify potential housing sites.
New Life for Smaller Towns October 1998September 2025 “New Life for Smaller Towns” by URBED serves as a practical guide for revitalising towns with populations under 20,000. It presents over 30 strategies across five key themes: enhancing shopping, diversifying attractions, managing transport, fostering community pride, and securing funding. The handbook emphasises the importance of local partnerships and well-researched strategies to attract resources and drive initiatives. Illustrated with more than 50 case studies, it offers insights into successful practices and encourages ongoing community engagement. Ultimately, it aims to empower towns to adapt to modern challenges and enhance their appeal to residents and visitors alike.
Tomorrow: a peaceful path to urban reform July 1998September 2025 To accommodate household growth within urban areas we will have to use every option available to us. This report suggests that it is feasible to aim for a 75% target for new homes in urban areas by developing a new agenda for the renaissance of urban Britain. This is partly about the physical capacity of urban areas but it is much more about our attitudes to cities and our willingness to challenge historic trends. At the end of the millennium the time is right to bring about these changes.
Making the most of the Great Central Railway November 1997May 2026 The document provides a comprehensive development plan, financial analysis, and strategic proposals for the Great Central Railway and associated sites.
Town Centre Partnerships January 1997September 2025 This report takes a close look at how town centre partnerships are helping local neighbourhoods stay lively and competitive by joining forces between local authorities and businesses.
Vital and viable town centres September 1994September 2025 This report draws together information on trends, as well as experience in the United Kingdom and abroad, to enable local authorities and others to make the most of their town and city centres.
Managing Urban Change June 1987September 2025 This report sets out the findings and recommendations of a programme of research into the management training needs of Urban Programme project managers, carried out by URBED in 1988 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.
Planning in Social Services – Chapter 4 January 1978September 2025 This chapter walks through how to set priorities when planning social services, breaking the process into clear steps so you know what problems to focus on, how to tackle them, and what actions to take. It emphasises planning as an ongoing cycle that stays connected with resources and budgets while translating goals into real tasks for people.
Fabian Research Series 320: Inner City May 1975July 2026 This pamphlet explores the urgent challenges facing Britain’s inner cities, which expose the deep-rooted economic, social, and physical decline affecting urban communities.
