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A listing of real community planning projects and events with links to further information.

Links are provided to further information on this website or on other websites. Over time it is hoped that this section will build up into a comprehensive database of projects worldwide.



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  • Architecture, planning, urban design, regeneration or community development projects.
  • Strong element of community engagement.
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Project title
Aylesham Masterplan Project type
Enquiry by Design
Place
Aylesham, Kent, UK start / end dates
2002 - ongoing
Summary Successful comprehensive example of producing a Masterplan for a substantial urban extension with the full and creative involvement of key stakeholders including local residents.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy001.php




Project title
Birmingham Big City Plan Project type
City masterplan
Place
Birmingham start / end dates
2007 - ongoing
Summary Masterplanning process involving stakeholders for the centre of England's second largest city.
Further informationhttp://bigcityplan.birmingham.gov.uk/big-city-plan.php




Project title
The Castleford Project Project type
Town regeneration
Place
Castleford, Yorkshire, UK start / end dates
2003 - 2008
Summary The world's first televised regeneration project. An initiative
by Channel 4 Television to support the regeneration of a former West Yorkshire mining town. Based on an agenda of physical improvement projects set by local people.
Further informationhttp://www.channel4.com/life/microsites/0-9/4homes/castleford/index.html




Project title
Caterham Barracks Village Project type
New sustainable community
Place
Caterham-on-the-Hill, Surrey, UK start / end dates
1998 - 2005
Summary An impressive example of a private developer using consensus-led masterplanning to create a new sustainable community. Over 1,000 local people were involved in an initial vision-building planning weekend held on the site, a former army barracks with many historic buildings.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy009.php




Project title
Eastbourne Schools Art & Architecture Project type
Environmental education
Place
Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK start / end dates
2005 - 2006
Summary Interesting use of a major building project for a new landmark art gallery in a coastal town to promote understanding and awareness for young people of the language of art, architecture and spatial planning.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy007.php




Project title
The Gateway Centre Project type
Community centre
Place
Ravenscliffe Estate, Bradford, Yorkshire, UK start / end dates
2001 - 2005
Summary Community-led planning, design and construction of a multi-purpose community centre, tackling social exclusion and isolation and ensuring the full and meaningful involvement of residents at all stages of the planning and design process.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy003.php




Project title
Hastings New Dawn Project type
Consultation Month
Place
Hastings, East Sussex, UK start / end dates
2002 - 2003
Summary Comprehensive consultation programme on the future of Hastings & St Leonards and Bexhill. Included a Masterplan, Community Strategy, Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy, Local Action Plans and proposals for a Millennium Community and new Housing Renewal Area. Included exhibitions, brochures, workshops, and special events.
Further informationhttp://www.nickwates.co.uk See Projects, Photo galleries and Reports & Brochures




Project title
Heart of East Greenwich Project type
Site development brief and developer selection
Place
East Greenwich, London, UK start / end dates
2004 - 2006
Summary Comprehensive and creative consultation approach to preparing a development brief and selecting a developer for an urban site of strategic local importance.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy006.php




Project title
In the centre of Lübeck Project type
Town centre upgrade
Place
Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany start / end dates
2006 - 2007
Summary Productive use of a Community Planning Weekend to find the best, and most widely accepted solution for redesigning and enlarging the central pedestrian area of a historic European town and World Heritage Site.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy008.php




Project title
Leeds City Centre Area Action Plan Project type
Young people planning
Place
Leeds, Yorkshire, UK start / end dates
2005 - 2006
Summary A good example of how young people can be involved in shaping an Area Action Plan for their city centre from the early stages with few resources.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy005.php




Project title
New Heart for Oxmoor Project type
Revival of public sector housing estate
Place
Oxmoor, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK start / end dates
1999 - 2006
Summary Revival of a public sector housing estate through a holistic approach to neighbourhood regeneration with leadership by elected members, partnership working and ongoing public involvement. Won the 2006 Royal Town Planning Institute Award for community planning.
Further informationhttp://www.rtpi.org.uk Search ‘Oxmoor’. Download ‘Effective Community Involvement and Consultation Case Study 2’
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/community/regeneration/oxmoor/



Project title
Petersfield Town Design Statement Project type
Town Design Statement
Place
Petersfield, Hampshire, UK start / end dates
2006 - ongoing
Summary Community driven initiative to improve a market town by producing design guidance in the form of a Town Design Statement. Community involvement process included use of a wiki.
Further informationhttp://petersfield.pbwiki.com/




Project title
Point for Lodz Project type
Award scheme
Place
Lodz, Poland start / end dates
2008 - ongoing
Summary An initiative to improve the Polish city of Lodz by giving awards to exemplary local urban design initiatives.
Further informationhttp://www.gpo.blox.pl/2009/01/Punkt-dla-Lodzi.html in Polish
www.gpo.blox.pl/strony/pointforlodz.html in English



Project title
Sherford Urban Extension Project type
Enquiry by Design
Place
Sherford, Plymouth, Devon, UK start / end dates
2003 - ongoing
Summary Urban extension containing up to 5,500 new homes, up to 7,000 new jobs and a 207 hectare Community Park. One of the largest habitat creation schemes in the South West of England. Planned using an Enquiry by Design process.
Further informationhttp://www.redtreellp.com Project website set up by the developers, Red Tree.
www.princes-foundation.org Projects & Practice/Featured Projects



Project title
Sherwood Energy Village Project type
Eco town
Place
New Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, UK start / end dates
1994 - ongoing
Summary Sustainable development of a former colliery with new eco homes, employment and leisure facilities, driven by local community aspirations and local people. Winner of the Royal Town Planning Institute Silver Jubilee Cup 2007.
Further informationhttp://www.sev.org.uk/




Project title
South Kirkby & Moorethorpe youth action plan Project type
Youth action planning
Place
South Kirkby & Moorethorpe, Wakefield, Yorkshire, UK start / end dates
2004 - 2005
Summary Good example of engaging young people in the preparation of a Community Action Plan for an urban neigbourhood.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy002.php




Project title
Upton Urban Extension Project type
Enquiry by Design
Place
Upton, Northampton, UK start / end dates
1997 - ongoing
Summary Award winning urban extension containing over 1,000 homes (30% affordable), primary school and shopping. Developed using an Enquiry by Design process.
Further informationhttp://www.princes-foundation.org/ Projects & Practice/Featured Projects




Project title
Wiveliscombe Area Partnership (WAP) Project type
Rural regeneration
Place
Somerset, UK start / end dates
2000 - ongoing
Summary One of UK’s longest-standing and most successful rural Community Regeneration Partnerships covering 10 villages.
Further informationhttp://www.wiveliscombe.com project website
www.communityplanning.net/projects/projectinfo/WAPCaseStudy.pdf download case study (pdf 344 KB)



Project title
Youth space pilot Project type
Youth facilities
Place
West Midlands, UK. Six locations. start / end dates
2003 - 2006
Summary A collaborative design project between young people, architects and artists, for the design and construction of six custom-made youth shelters.
Further informationhttp://www.communityplanning.net/casestudies/casestudy004.php