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This working paper on place-profiles is a response to contested framings of some places as ‘left-behind,’ in light of the tendency towards ‘othering’ in inequality metrics. The study presented here adds to a wider debate about how places are understood, and the value of co-produced approaches. It demonstrates the politics of knowledge of inequalities in economic development, and the complexity of establishing more place-sensitive policy responses.
Food Security & Civil Society
Findings from an in-depth qualitative investigation of Food Security with people from civil society organisations. A ‘boots on the ground’ perspective, which reveals the concerns about food security, and stakeholder evaluations of what they think needs to be done.
To the Public Accounts Committee inquiry: Supporting local economic growth – John Tomaney.
Geographical inequalities are not new, and neither are local growth strategies aimed at tackling them. This paper reflects on the characteristics of ‘left-behind’ places, traditional policy approaches to stimulating economic growth, and suggests alternative approaches, led in part by communities.
Reflecting on the complex and inter-connected issues facing 'left-behind' places, this paper argues that a new conception is required to address issues of belonging and attachment in such places. The paper outlines the basis of an expanded neo-endogenous development approach, identifying the foundational economy, income and livelihoods, social infrastructures and social innovation as key policy concerns.
Report summarising the results of a research project undertaken by researchers at UCL in conjunction with the Durham Miners’ Association, to explore social and economic change in the former mining village of Sacriston, supported by UCL Grand Challenges.
Published in topos Magazine Issue 114: Fringes, Dr Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros and Dr Lucy Natarajan (Bartlett School of Planning, UCL) draw upon the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered as part of the Suburban Taskforce initiative and unpack conceptual and empirical observations linked to the character of suburbs and their relationship to urban areas.
Dr Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros and Dr Lucy Natarajan (Bartlett School of Planning, UCL) report on the aims of the Suburban Task Force and the main drivers behind this initiative. The Suburban Taskforce, announced in March 2020 sets out to shed light upon the challenges and opportunities facing suburbs through a deeper understanding of their contextual characteristics, their local communities, and their socio-economic links with the urban core.
Follow on report to the UK2070 Commission’s report published in February 2020 setting out post-COVID priorities and an action plan for the next decade.
Evidence submitted by Dr Lucy Natarajan towards achieving inclusive devolution.
Release and BSP commentary of the UK2070 Commission’s first report “Fairer and Stronger – Rebalancing the UK Economy” tackling regional inequality.
A 'provocation’ for the UK2070 Commission – An Inquiry into Regional Inequalities Towards a Framework for Action
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