The great conflict of our age is the clash between democrats and autocrats. The autocrats are winning, because democracies are doing a terrible job of regenerating #towns and #cities and stitching them into an optimistic, patriotic national story.

The mural trail is a real delight. Definitely worth cherishing and preserving. #NewBrighton.

RT @resfoundation: 🚨 New research published today . Our latest report by @richmond_egyei @FryEmily @Tasos_Kitsos @DalilaRiba @GregoryThwait….

Interesting #meanwhile exhibition at @RocaLONGallery. An interesting space for #place makers. . #cities #design #urbanism #architecture.

RT @DaveHill: Meanwhile, in the real world: #london #guardian @guardianopinion.

I was on the strand in Liverpool yesterday, thankfully hours before the events that have been in the news. All the family are safe too. It's important we remember and focus on the half a million people celebrating and having fun, and not the actions of one violent individual.

Your Saturday morning reading. What we can learn from Field Marshall Sir Archibald Montgomery-Massingberd and his misplaced belief in horses. #cities #urbanism #regeneration #HopeStreetEssays.

RT @DavidJarratt1: Some students are looking into public artworks in Morecambe, I said I'd help spread the word about their survey - here i….

The return of neighbourhood renewal?. Some quick thoughts on how we can use new tools and insights to deliver lasting urban regeneration. #regeneration #neighbourhoods #cities #econdev #deprivation #towns

Very useful @CentreforCities session with @AndrewCities @AntBreach and @RileyResearch on the fabled / famous / infamous Green Book. #cities #HMT #GreenBook #regeneration.

This is a good summary of the dilemmas and tensions that play out and need honest discussion when delivering large-scale #regeneration projects with existing #neighbourhoods. #York #housing #place.

Strong recommendation for #TheGangofThree @KingsHeadThtr. Incisive, witty, very well acted and tragic in a very British, turbulent beneath the tea and tweed manner.

RT @RMudie96: Today @iconeighbours has published 20 proposals for delivering neighbourhood renewal. We will be consulting on them over the….

Great chat with @mattleach.bsky.social to round off last week and a quick tour @BuildingCentre. An incredible resource for place-makers right in the middle of London.

Your Sunday reading. Some inspiration and a call to action. “It is a part of our national story that should inspire great pride.”.

‘Bicester Village at 30’. I wrote a quick piece on this intriguing place a few years ago. #Bicester #retail #Oxford #highstreets .

We need to a new wave of neighbourhood renewal to show that democracy can deliver. We know how to do it; do we have the will?. #housing #regeneration #place #HopeStreetEssays #highstreets #urbanism #cities

Mixed messages over the target 1.5m new homes, and the inspiration we can take from a "trail blazer" new village. My latest substack: . . #Oxford #housing #planning #Berinsfield #HopeStreetEssays.

Strong recommendation for 'Nothing Lasts Forever' at the Photographers' Gallery. A look at the social history work of Peter Mitchell and his fascination with Leeds in particular. #Leeds #photography #socialhistory #London.

Building the Future - A lesson in ambition from a "trail blazer" community. With a walk-on appearance from Krusty the Clown. #housing #planning #HopeStreetEssays #Oxford.

Have any of you conducted any research / done any thinking into what New Public Management meant for regeneration and economic development?.