Adaptable Neighbourhoods
A fresh way of thinking about our cities is needed that harnesses the
potential of our existing buildings, communities and businesses. We can
build upon these assets to create resilient, vibrant towns and cities.
Big change does not always require large investment. Thinking
creatively and working with what you have can be transformative.
Finding,
facilitating and harnessing the grass-roots energy of these 'adaptable
neighbourhoods' provides an efficient means to rapidly initiate
regeneration without large, singular capital injections.
We
are testing these concepts at three scales, that of the street, the
market and the city. These projects are live, ongoing and all
completely dependant on working directly with communities.
The Idea:Our cities can adapt to change as an
alternative to comprehensive redevlopment.
The pilot: Working with the grain, the people and the
commerce of a dwindling waterside business quarter in lecture to bring
real change.